McGrath North Mullin & Kratz PC LLO

47 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Litigation - Banking and Finance Litigation - Environmental Litigation - Intellectual Property Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions Litigation - Securities Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Biography

William F. Hargens is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Environmental, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, Litigation - Securities, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants.

William F., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

McGrath North Mullin & Kratz PC LLO

47 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Creighton University, J.D., graduated 1981
  • Creighton University, graduated 1981
  • Creighton University, J.D., graduated 1981
  • Creighton University, graduated 1981

Client Testimonials

Mr. Hargens is a very experienced and effective litigator. He is extremely capable in managing large, complex matters, and also is excellent in making sure his clients understand the case and are kept informed as to its progress through the system. He is very well-regarded in the Omaha community.

Amy Bones (Children's Hospital & Medical Center)

Omaha, NE

Bill Hargens takes the time to understand how our business works and ensure that knowledge is applied to the situation.

Bill Hargens is a thoughtful and tireless client advocate whose friendly demeanor in the courtroom often leads the other side into a trap. Strategically, he is one of the best litigators I have worked with over the last 10-15 years. As a consumer of legal services, I can also attest that he is also one of the best, if not the best, attorneys when it comes to the combination of cost effectiveness and legal gravitas.

Bill is a thoughtful, proactive litigator with decades of hands-on trial experience. He brings to the table an unparalleled ability to build consensus, even in the most contentious of the situations, and is a tireless, smart and tenacious advocate for his clients in situations where the gloves are off. I would never think twice about soliciting his advice in any litigation matter that our company may face down the road.

Bill is a very skilled litigator who is able to analyze complex matters and develop a very effective strategy in dealing with litigation, with a goal of managing the litigation in a cost-effective manner.

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Litigation - Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Litigation - Securities Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Litigation - Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Litigation - Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Litigation - Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Litigation - Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Litigation - Environmental
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property, Omaha (2025)
  • Litigation - Securities, Omaha (2025)
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Omaha (2024)
  • Litigation - Environmental, Omaha (2022)
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property, Omaha (2020)
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Omaha (2020)
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property, Omaha (2019)
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance, Omaha (2018)
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance, Omaha (2015)
  • Litigation - Environmental, Omaha (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Litigation - Securities
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Arbitration
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
Special Focus:
  • Accounting
  • Antitrust
  • Appellate
  • Civil Litigation
  • Class Actions
  • Closely-Held Businesses
  • Complex Litigation
  • Corporate Governance
  • Environmental

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