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Patrick J. Straka

Attorney

Phone (402) 633-1494 Email Patrick

With about three decades of mergers, acquisitions, corporate and real estate law experience, Patrick works together with his clients to develop an effective roadmap to success, then guides them to an effective result. Regardless of the complexity, Patrick assists his clients to find practical and timely solutions to each unique situation.

Patrick has extensive experience representing public and private clients in M&A transactions, real estate matters, business entity formation and governance, business planning and general transaction and contract negotiations in a wide variety of industries, including food, agriculture, manufacturing, energy, financial and technology.

Patrick’s experience provides him with a background that allows him to negotiate effectively on his client’s behalf, to make constructive suggestions to resolve difficult issues, and to provide sound strategic advice.

Success Story:
Patrick was working with a manufacturing client who had built his business from the ground up and was ready to sell. While the client had interested buyers, the business had some issues that complicated the sale. Patrick sat down with the client and they put together a game plan to help shore up the issues and make the business more attractive to the market. With the client’s cooperation and collaboration, the business quickly sold and the client was able to close on very favorable terms.

Education

University of Nebraska College of Law (J.D., With High Distinction, 1993)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.S., With Highest Distinction, 1990)

Admissions

Nebraska (1993: Sustaining Member)
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1993)

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August 21, 2025

McGrath North Recognized in the 32nd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

McGrath North is proud to announce that it has achieved significant recognition by Best Lawyers® in their 2026 edition. This year, 47 of our attorneys have been honored across 61 distinct practice areas in The Best Lawyers in America®, and 14 of our attorneys have been recognized in The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® across 21 practice groups. This recognition showcases the firm’s deep expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional legal services, as well as highlighting the exceptional abilities and potential of our emerging leaders in the legal field.

June 13, 2025

McGrath North is Recognized in Chambers USA 2025

McGrath North continues its tradition of being highly recognized for excellence in the Chambers USA Legal Guide 2025.

Omaha Bar Association
Nebraska State Bar Association
American Bar Association

Order of the Coif
Member, Editorial Staff, Nebraska Law Review
Author: “Executive Compensation Disclosure: The SEC’s Attempt to Facilitate Market Forces,” 72 Nebraska Law Review 803 (1993)
Nebraska State Bar Association Silver Quill Legal Writing Award
Listed: “Best Lawyers in America“, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Listed: Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (Nebraska, Corporate/Commercial – Band 3)
Listed: Martindale-Hubbell, AV/Preeminent Rating