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Jim’s practice focuses on all aspects of bankruptcy, and creditor/debtor disputes. Together with the Financial Services Group, he has represented a wide range of clients, including large Chapter 11 debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, creditors’ committees and individuals in all aspects of bankruptcy practice. These representations included the representation of one of the largest Chapter 11 debtors in Nebraska. In addition, he and the other members of the Financial Services Group have defended large avoidance actions and otherwise participated in protecting McGrath North’s clients’ rights in local and national bankruptcy cases of all types and sizes.
In addition to an active bankruptcy practice, Jim handles commercial litigation. He has prosecuted numerous commercial collection suits, replevin suits, and contract disputes. He has also negotiated and administered workout agreements between creditors and debtors of all sizes, and assisted McGrath North’s clients in negotiating and documenting secured lines of credit.
Jim has been a shareholder in McGrath North since 1990.
PRACTICE AREAS
Litigation: Commercial Litigation
Contract Disputes
Uniform Commercial Code
Financial Services: Corporate Finance/Bank Financing
Financial Services: Creditor's Rights and Bankruptcy
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Admitted
Nebraska, 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, 1999
Education
Creighton University School of Law J.D., 1988
Kearney State College B.S., Magna Cum Laude, 1984
Accomplishments
Creighton University Law Review
Professional Organizations
Omaha Bar Association
Nebraska State Bar Association
American Bar Association | 