Education
- New York University School of Law (LL.M. in Taxation, 2013)
- University of Nebraska College of Law (J.D., with High Distinction, 2007)
- University of Colorado-Denver (B.S.B.A., Cum Laude, 2004)
Admissions
- Nebraska (2007: Sustaining Member)
- Iowa (2007)
- U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (2007)
- U.S. Tax Court (2007)
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims (2007)
News
More NewsMcGrath North Celebrated in the 31st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Fifth Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®
McGrath North is proud to announce that it has achieved significant recognition in the latest editions of both The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. In the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, 45 of our attorneys have been honored across 60 distinct practice areas, showcasing the firm’s deep expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional legal services.
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McGrath North is Recognized as a Top-Ranked Firm in Chambers USA 2024
McGrath North is once again proud to announce that 22 of our attorneys have been recognized by Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in their respective legal practice areas. Additionally, our firm's expertise is showcased with 8 core practice areas ranked for excellence.
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Events
More Events14th Annual Seminar For Accounting Professionals
McGrath North is sponsoring and conducting our 14th Annual Seminar for Accounting Professionals in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Publications
More PublicationsA Piece Of The Pie: The Use Of Profits Interests And Carried Interests In Business And Estate Planning
General Tax Treatment and Popularity
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Organizing The Family: The Purpose And Operation Of A Family Office
After a matriarch and/or patriarch of a family (often referred to as the first generation or “G1”) accumulates wealth, whether through closely held business arrangements or other investments, the G1 generation begins to consider how and in what form the next generations (children being “G2”, grandchildren being “G3”, and so on) should become involved. Once the G1 generation has made the decision to include subsequent generations in either wealth management or business operations, that G1 generation has inevitably created some form of a “family office,” whether intentionally or unintentionally. The manner in which a family office can be structured varies greatly, but the common theme is that it is a way of putting certain formalities around the manner in which a family manages wealth and perpetuates the family’s shared purpose and values.
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- American Bar Association
- Iowa Bar Association
- Nebraska State Bar Association
- Omaha Bar Association
- Omaha Estate Planning Council
- United Way of the Midlands, Campaign Cabinet Member, 2023
- Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®
- Adjunct Professor, Creighton University School of Law (2014-2017)
- Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)
- Listed: Great Plains Super Lawyers (Tax) 2024
- Listed: Great Plains Super Lawyers Rising Star (Tax) 2016-2023
- Listed: “Best Lawyers in America”, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Nonprofit/Charities Law, Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
- “Best Lawyers in America”, Omaha Lawyer of the Year, Nonprofit / Charities Law, 2025
- “Best Lawyers in America”, Omaha Lawyer of the Year, Tax Law, 2022, 2024
- “Best Lawyers in America”, Omaha Lawyer of the Year, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, 2021, 2024
- “Best Lawyers in America”, Omaha Lawyer of the Year, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), 2020, 2023, 2025
- “Best Lawyers in America”, Omaha Lawyer of the Year, Trusts and Estates, 2023
- "Best Lawyers in America", Omaha Lawyer of the Year, Nonprofit/Charities Law, 2025
- Listed: Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2017-2022 (Private Wealth Law-Nebraska)
- Listed: Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business (Nebraska, Tax - Band 1)
- Nebraska Law Review, Executive Editor, 2006, Member 2005-2007
- Publication: “Profits Interests in a Service Partnership: Entrance and Forfeiture Under the 2005 Proposed Regulations.” 85 Neb. L. Rev. 1093 (2007). Reprinted in Vol. 58 of The Monthly Digest of Tax Articles, No. 1 (October 2007)
- Frequent lecturer on tax, estate planning and estate administration matters
- Delta Theta Phi Academic Achievement Award, 2006
- Beta Gamma Sigma
- Order of the Coif
- Listed: Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (Nebraska, Tax – Band 1)
- Related Practices
- Business and Corporate
- Tax, Trusts and Estates
- Business Succession, Exit and Shareholder Planning
- Employee Benefits and ERISA
- Estate and Gift Tax Planning
- Estate and Trust Administration
- Executive Compensation
- State and Local Taxation and Incentives
- Tax Audit Representation and Litigation
- Tax Exempt Organizations
- Transactional Tax Planning
- Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney
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