Overview
McGrath North offers its clients a sophisticated, nationwide legal practice that reflects the integrity, personal attention and work ethic of a midwestern firm. The firm was founded in 1959 and is one of Nebraska’s largest firms. Our success is a direct result of the expertise that we have developed as a result of our broad client base, and our focus on delivery of good results for clients. We innovate, expand and adapt our services to meet our clients’ changing needs.
McGrath North offers our clients a broad range of legal experience with expertise in virtually every area of the law, including corporate and business law, general and specialized litigation, tax and estate planning, legislative/governmental regulation, marketing and advertising, antitrust, white collar criminal defense, employee benefits, environmental, health care, insurance, international, labor, intellectual property, commercial contracts and finance, mergers and acquisitions, site selection incentives and real estate. Our attorneys coordinate efforts across specialization groups so that McGrath North clients are assured of receiving the most efficient and effective legal services.
We are committed to providing our clients with the personal attention and resources necessary to deliver innovative and practical solutions regardless of the size or complexity of our clients’ projects. The firm employs a support staff of nearly 100 paralegals, information technology specialists, administrative assistants, litigation and document specialists and other personnel to assist our lawyers in delivering legal services in a timely and cost effective manner. The firm occupies four floors of the city’s premier office space located in the First National Tower in the heart of downtown Omaha.
Our broad range of experience and expertise has made us the firm of choice for clients. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, small and medium-sized businesses, individuals and entrepreneurs from virtually every industry including agriculture, food processing, information technology, insurance, business services, retail, construction, data processing, manufacturing, distribution, real estate, transportation, telecommunications, financial services, health care, aviation, renewable energy and banking. Representative firm clients include: ConAgra Foods, Valmont Industries, Physicians Mutual Insurance Company, Louis Dreyfus Corporation, Gavilon, Creighton University, First Data Corporation, Omaha Airport Authority, Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, First National Bank of Omaha, Peter Kiewit & Sons, The Nebraska Medical Center, and Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Nebraska.
In addition to providing our clients with high caliber legal services today, the firm is dedicated to developing the legal professionals and leaders of tomorrow. We have funded a scholarship program and a legal research center at Creighton University School of Law, a scholarship fund at the University of Nebraska and we have endowed the McGrath North Mullin & Kratz Endowed Chair in Business Law at Creighton University School of Law. The firm maintains a comprehensive summer associate program, providing law students from multiple law schools the opportunity to work closely with our attorneys and to experience the day-to-day challenges of the legal profession. McGrath North lawyers are also active in our community, volunteering their time on many civic, charitable and bar association activities.
Our website will provide you with information about our attorneys and the practice areas in which they work. If, after reviewing our website, you would like to receive additional information, please contact us.
McGrath North offers our clients a broad range of legal experience with expertise in virtually every area of the law, including corporate and business law, general and specialized litigation, tax and estate planning, legislative/governmental regulation, marketing and advertising, antitrust, white collar criminal defense, employee benefits, environmental, health care, insurance, international, labor, intellectual property, commercial contracts and finance, mergers and acquisitions, site selection incentives and real estate. Our attorneys coordinate efforts across specialization groups so that McGrath North clients are assured of receiving the most efficient and effective legal services.
We are committed to providing our clients with the personal attention and resources necessary to deliver innovative and practical solutions regardless of the size or complexity of our clients’ projects. The firm employs a support staff of nearly 100 paralegals, information technology specialists, administrative assistants, litigation and document specialists and other personnel to assist our lawyers in delivering legal services in a timely and cost effective manner. The firm occupies four floors of the city’s premier office space located in the First National Tower in the heart of downtown Omaha.
Our broad range of experience and expertise has made us the firm of choice for clients. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, small and medium-sized businesses, individuals and entrepreneurs from virtually every industry including agriculture, food processing, information technology, insurance, business services, retail, construction, data processing, manufacturing, distribution, real estate, transportation, telecommunications, financial services, health care, aviation, renewable energy and banking. Representative firm clients include: ConAgra Foods, Valmont Industries, Physicians Mutual Insurance Company, Louis Dreyfus Corporation, Gavilon, Creighton University, First Data Corporation, Omaha Airport Authority, Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, First National Bank of Omaha, Peter Kiewit & Sons, The Nebraska Medical Center, and Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Nebraska.
In addition to providing our clients with high caliber legal services today, the firm is dedicated to developing the legal professionals and leaders of tomorrow. We have funded a scholarship program and a legal research center at Creighton University School of Law, a scholarship fund at the University of Nebraska and we have endowed the McGrath North Mullin & Kratz Endowed Chair in Business Law at Creighton University School of Law. The firm maintains a comprehensive summer associate program, providing law students from multiple law schools the opportunity to work closely with our attorneys and to experience the day-to-day challenges of the legal profession. McGrath North lawyers are also active in our community, volunteering their time on many civic, charitable and bar association activities.
Our website will provide you with information about our attorneys and the practice areas in which they work. If, after reviewing our website, you would like to receive additional information, please contact us.
Rankings
Regional
Omaha
Tier
1
Omaha
Banking and Finance LawTier
1
Omaha
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
1
Omaha
Bet-the-Company LitigationTier
1
Omaha
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)Tier
1
Omaha
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses LawTier
1
Omaha
Commercial LitigationHighlighted Client Comments
These featured testimonials reflect a sampling of client experiences. As every legal matter is unique—comments are personal opinions, not guarantees of future results.
Insurance Law
We use Bob Mullin with McGrath North almost exclusively in Omaha. He does an exceptional job handling P&C defense work for Iowa Mutual and the Motorists Insurance Group. He is one of the best defense attorneys in the region in my opinion.
Edward Wetzel
Iowa Mutual Insurance CompanyCommercial Litigation
I was very impressed with the speed and efficiency that McGrath North Mullin & Kratz used to settle our dispute.
Scott Carlson
Westin Foods, Inc.Banking and Finance Law
I have worked very closely with McGrath North Mullin & Kratz for many years and in a number of different capacities. I have always found them to be very responsive and easy to deal with. Regardless of which individual attorney I may be working with, they have all been professional with a strong sense of the subject matter being discussed. They understand the issues and can easily craft a solution that fits the circumstance. Their response to my inquiries has always been within a reasonable time frame.
Don Erikson
Vice President – First National Bank of OmahaBanking and Finance Law
McGrath North Mullin & Kratz is a great firm with lots of depth in experience. The senior partners are great mentors for their junior staff.
Andrew Pearson
Senior VP – Northwest BankRankings
Regional
Omaha
Tier
1
Omaha
Banking and Finance LawTier
1
Omaha
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
1
Omaha
Bet-the-Company LitigationTier
1
Omaha
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)Tier
1
Omaha
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses LawTier
1
Omaha
Commercial LitigationTier
1
Omaha
Commercial Transactions / UCC LawTier
1
Omaha
Construction LawTier
1
Omaha
Copyright LawTier
1
Omaha
Corporate Governance LawTier
1
Omaha
Corporate LawTier
1
Omaha
Employee Benefits (ERISA) LawTier
1
Omaha
Employment Law - ManagementTier
1
Omaha
Environmental LawTier
1
Omaha
Insurance LawTier
1
Omaha
Land Use and Zoning LawTier
1
Omaha
Litigation - AntitrustTier
1
Omaha
Litigation - Banking and FinanceTier
1
Omaha
Litigation - BankruptcyTier
1
Omaha
Litigation - EnvironmentalTier
1
Omaha
Litigation - ERISATier
1
Omaha
Litigation - InsuranceTier
1
Omaha
Litigation - Intellectual PropertyTier
1
Omaha
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentTier
1
Omaha
Litigation - Land Use and ZoningTier
1
Omaha
Litigation - SecuritiesTier
1
Omaha
Litigation and Controversy - TaxTier
1
Omaha
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - DefendantsTier
1
Omaha
Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
1
Omaha
Nonprofit / Charities LawTier
1
Omaha
Personal Injury Litigation - DefendantsTier
1
Omaha
Personal Injury Litigation - PlaintiffsTier
1
Omaha
Product Liability Litigation - DefendantsTier
1
Omaha
Professional Malpractice Law - DefendantsTier
1
Omaha
Professional Malpractice Law - PlaintiffsTier
1
Omaha
Real Estate LawTier
1
Omaha
Securities / Capital Markets LawTier
1
Omaha
Tax LawTier
1
Omaha
Trusts and EstatesTier
1
Omaha
Workers' Compensation Law - EmployersTier
2
Omaha
Criminal Defense: White-CollarTier
2
Omaha
Financial Services Regulation LawTier
2
Omaha
Franchise LawTier
2
Omaha
International Trade and Finance LawTier
2
Omaha
Labor Law - ManagementTier
2
Omaha
Litigation - ConstructionTier
2
Omaha
Litigation - Mergers and AcquisitionsTier
2
Omaha
Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)Tier
3
Omaha
MediationPractice Areas
McGrath North Mullin & Kratz PC LLO has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 49 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Advertising Law
- Antitrust Law
- Aviation Law
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Copyright Law
- Corporate Law
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Employment Law - Management
- Environmental Law
- Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
- Financial Services Regulation Law
- Food and Beverage Law
- Franchise Law
- Health Care Law
- Immigration Law
- Insurance Law
- Labor Law - Management
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Environmental
- Litigation - Health Care
- Litigation - Insurance
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Patent
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Litigation - Securities
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Mediation
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Patent Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Real Estate Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Securities Regulation
- Tax Law
- Trade Secrets Law
- Trademark Law
- Trusts and Estates
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
McGrath North Mullin & Kratz PC LLO proudly has 44 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Client Comments
A strong relationship between a client and their law firm is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Open communication, trust, and collaboration ensure that attorneys understand each client’s unique goals and needs. Choosing the right firm means finding a team with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to guide you through every stage of the legal process.
Client comments reflect personal opinions and individual experiences. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Past results and testimonials do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. For personalized legal advice, consult directly with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your specific situation and provide tailored guidance.
Offices & Contacts
Omaha, NE
First National Tower, Suite 3700
1601 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68102
United States