Atty. Brian T. McKernan

Atty. Brian T. McKernan

Brian T. McKernan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property.

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About Brian T. McKernan at a glance

Brian T. McKernan is a copyright, business, ip, and litigation attorney based in Omaha, Nebraska, practicing at McGrath North Mullin & Kratz PC LLO. Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serands clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Brian T. McKernan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Brian T., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2019
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Brian T. McKernan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian T. McKernan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Copyright Law

Brian T. McKernan is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Nebraska →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Brian T. McKernan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Nebraska →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Brian T. McKernan is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Nebraska →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Brian T. McKernan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Nebraska →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nebraska

Practicing law in Nebraska. Legal matters in Nebraska are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Omaha are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nebraska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nebraska brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Nebraska courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian T. McKernan

Where is Brian T. McKernan's law office located?
Brian T. McKernan's law practice is located in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm is McGrath North Mullin & Kratz PC LLO. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian T. McKernan handle?
Brian T. McKernan focuses on copyright, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
Where did Brian T. McKernan go to law school?
Brian T. McKernan earned their education at (J.D., 2001).
How can I contact Brian T. McKernan for a consultation?
You can contact Brian T. McKernan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Brian T. McKernan received?
Brian T. McKernan's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law.

Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 2001

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Food and Beverage Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Copyright Law (Omaha)
- 2022

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