Patrick Edward McNamara

Patrick Edward McNamara

4.6
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 15 years

Business Lawyer at Elkhorn, NE
Practice Areas: Business, Wills & Living Wills, Probate ... +3 more

1414 N. 205th Street, Suite 2, Elkhorn, NE

About Patrick

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Business 30%

Our law firm offers a suite of services to new and growing businesses, including: Creation of LLCs, corporations, & non-profits Review and negotiation of contracts Drafting of contracts, including sale/purchase agreements Representation in litigation of issues ranging from unsatisfactory work, unpaid contracts, and trademark disputes Obtaining permits and resolving other issues with local and state governments

17 years | 200 cases

30%
Corporate and Incorporation 10%

Our law firm offers a suite of services to new and growing businesses, including: Creation of LLCs, corporations, & non-profits Review and negotiation of contracts Drafting of contracts, including sale/purchase agreements Representation in litigation of issues ranging from unsatisfactory work, unpaid contracts, and trademark disputes Obtaining permits and resolving other issues with local and state governments

17 years | 40 cases

10%
Employment and Labor 10%

17 years | 80 cases

10%
Probate 10%

While much of the estate planning at McNamara Law Firm is designed to help distribute your assets in ways other than through probate, those who must take a Will through probate can benefit from our probate and estate administration services. We can assist executors with all aspects of probate, from filing the Will, determining and contacting next of kin, obtaining and distributing letters testamentary, collecting assets, distributing gifts to beneficiaries, and the timely winding up and closing

17 years | 100 cases

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

We work closely with families and individuals to develop estate plans that are properly suited to their needs. Estate plans may include Wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney and advanced directives.

17 years | 100 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Nebraska for 12 years

State: Nebraska

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 15 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2010

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

McNamara Law Firm, PC, LLO

1414 N. 205th Street, Suite 2, Elkhorn, NE, 68022

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Patrick Edward McNamara's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (10)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Brian | January 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Noncompete Case

I hired Patrick to represent me after being served in a noncompete lawsuit. Every step of the way Patrick and his team kept me up to date with all aspects of the case and provided options and likely results from those options. Once we decided which route to take he kept me informed of filings and re...sults. Because of Patrick's advice the lawsuit reached a settlement which was a small portion of what was originally requested of me.

Posted by Edward | September 2, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Professional and Caring

Mr. McNamara has completed various forms of family matters from wills to trusts for our family. We are extremely happy with the quality of Mr. McNamara's work. He conducted himself professionally,and with a genuine concern for us and our concerns. I would highly recommend Mr. McNamara, as an atto...rney.

Posted by anonymous | June 2, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Sale By Owner Home Purchase

Patrick was going to assist with a home purchase for af for sale by owner by providing contract review and any additional documentation. Before we could use the services he had me pay $500 upfront for the home was sold to another buyer. I asked Patrick for a refund and it was never provided. It is u...nfortunate he wasn't interested as earning my business by refunding me on a service that wasn't provided.

Patrick McNamara

Replied last June 14, 2016

We care deeply about our clients' issues and always try to provide flexibility in our representation. That being said, what you have posted is not true. As you will find with most attorneys, taking an upfront fee is common practice. Especially in situations such as your own, where immediate attention is required. After rearranging our schedule to meet with you on an hour's notice, we agreed in an exchange of $500 for our services. Although you did not go through with the purchase of the home, our services were performed prior to and regardless of any finalized purchase. Our services included our initial meeting, review of your purchase agreement, counsel for strategy with regard to negotiating any counter-offers, and remaining available to you throughout the weekend. Despite completing all of the services that were agreed upon, we did not refuse to issue a partial refund. After your request, we responded that we were willing to refund to you the equivalent of one hour's billable time. Following our message to you, we never heard from you again (aside from this negative and untruthful review). Again, we care deeply about our clients and work diligently to solve their legal needs.

Posted by Thomas | April 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable and a good listener

He won my case for collecting unemployment.

Posted by Brian | September 2, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Proactive

Patrick really went out of his way to identify the best way to handle my contract dispute case. I would be recommend him to anyone who owns a business.

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Patrick Edward McNamara's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tanner Spracklen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Angela Lennon

Business lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Patrick in the legal community for several years. He is sharp, straightforward, and an advocate for his clients. I would recommend clients to Patrick for a variety of advocacy issues, ranging from the creation of a business, to contractual work, to matters of employment disputes."

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Susan Reff

Business lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have consulted with Patrick on a business matter. He is knowledgeable and conscientious. I would not hesitate to refer any of my clients to Patrick for any business related matters."

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Scott Hahn

Business lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Patrick in the same office for almost 7 months now, and based on my experiences with him have been nothing but impressed. Specifically, he is highly-skilled in his practice areas, treats his clients with a great deal of respect and professionalism, and always has new and fresh approaches to the practice of law. I highly recommend Patrick for his expertise and professionalism."

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Tracy Hightower-Henne

Business lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Patrick on a few contractual agreements related to family law. I am continuously impressed by Patrick's wealth of knowledge in the contract formation area. It is a pleasure to work with Patrick on cases which results in the case remaining as amicable as possible for the benefit of everyone involved."

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Christopher Peterson

Business lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Patrick brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his practice. From my experience working with him on various matters, I can say he genuinely cares about his clients' interests and boldly represents those interests to all parties involved in the case. I highly recommend his services to anyone in need of a business, estate planning, or probate attorney."

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Jeffrey Leuschen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the opportunity to work with Patrick and he is an excellent hard-working attorney. He makes his clients a priority and really goes the extra mile for them. I wholeheartedly recommend him."

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J. Black

Business lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Patrick McNamara. His easygoing and straightforward manner with other attorneys helps him get things done for his clients. A great choice for those in need of legal counsel."

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Bradley Marsicek

Business lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Patrick as a colleague in an office share arrangement. Patrick is friendly and intelligent and has a lot of experience handling cases in a wide variety of legal matters. When I joined my current firm, I referred a couple of clients to Patrick to continue their representation."

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Angela Lennon

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Susan Reff

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Scott Hahn

Family lawyer

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Jeffrey Leuschen

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Young Lawyer Profile, Omaha Bar Association

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Principal Attorney, McNamara Law Firm, PC, LLO

2013 - 2014

Attorney, Anderson, Bressman & Hoffman Law Firm

2013 - 2013

Attorney, Nebraska Volunteer lawyers Project

2011 - 2013

Attorney, The Law Office of Patrick E. McNamara

2010 - 2011

Associate, Gallagher, Walker, Bianco and Plastaras

2009 - 2009

Law Clerk, Nassau Surrogate's Court

2008 - 2008

Law Clerk, Society of American Law Teachers

2008 - 2008

Law Clerk, Elder Law Clinic

2007 - 2007

Legal Intern, Nassau/Suffolk Law Services, Civil Unit

2007 - 2007

Legal Intern, Nassau/Suffolk Law Services, PLAN Project

Associations

2015 - Present

Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce

Member

2015 - Present

Lawyer Referral Service Committee

Member

2015 - 2017

Omaha Bar Association - Executive Council

Secretary

2015 - 2016

Omaha Bar Association - Mentoring Committee

Chair

2014 - 2017

Nebraska Bar Association - Young Lawyers Section

Editor

Sample of Legal Cases

Suburban Air Freight v. Pet Airways, LLC

Reached an out of court settlement

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Education

2009

Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2015

BNI Lunch Meeting

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Publications

2015

Nebraska Lawyer Magazine Ode to the Legal Pad

2015

Nebraska Lawyer Magazine Why DeflateGate IS a big deal.

2015

Nebraska Lawyer Magazine Top 10 Perks of Working in the Summer

2015

Omaha Bar Association Newsletter MyCase Law Practice Management Software

Languages

English

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