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Tom works on a broad range of issues arising out of state and federal environmental laws. He is primarily responsible to the firm’s clients on contested environmental matters. This representation includes compliance with state, federal and international laws. He represents clients before state and federal regulatory authorities as well as state and federal courts nationwide with respect to these environmental issues.
Tom also represents clients by actively participating in numerous PRP groups, committees and subcommittees, in connection with federal or state equivalent Superfund Sites, regarding contribution claims, allocation and joint defense issues.
In addition to environmental litigation, Tom represents clients with respect to environmental due diligence in connection with the purchase or sale of a business or real estate.
Tom also has over 27 years of litigation related experience representing clients at jury trials, bench trials, administrative proceedings and appeals throughout the country.
Tom was in private practice before joining McGrath North in 1981 and has been a shareholder in McGrath North since 1981.
PRACTICE AREAS
Environmental Law
Reporting and Disclosure
Site Remediation
Compliance and Auditing Programs
Environmental Due Diligence
Environmental Litigation and Administrative Proceedings
Civil and Criminal Enforcement
Toxic Torts
Citizens Suits
Litigation: Commercial Litigation
Contract Disputes
Business Litigation
Commodity Contracts and Regulation
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Admitted
Nebraska, 1976
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska, 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 1996
U.S. Supreme Court, 1986
Education
Creighton University School of Law J.D., 1976
University of Nebraska-Lincoln B.A., 1972
Accomplishments
Listed: "Best Lawyers in America"
Professional Organizations
Omaha Bar Association
Nebraska State Bar Association
American Bar Association
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | 