About
Patrick E. Brookhouser, Jr. is a litigation attorney representing businesses, innovators, and investors across the United States. He focuses on helping clients—from software developers to manufacturers—resolve high-stakes disputes. With a strategy rooted in teamwork, he guides clients through the legal process by breaking down the law while learning the detailed facts from them.
Patrick earned his Bachelor of Arts from Yale University in 1986, graduating magna cum laude. He then received his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 1989, also magna cum laude. Following law school, he clerked for Judge John R. Gibson on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, further refining his litigation skills.
Patrick uses agile legal strategies tailored to each client’s goals. By identifying core objectives and mapping out key steps, he and his clients build strong cases together. His method allows them to respond quickly to new developments, ensuring that their position remains both effective and flexible.
Patrick represents clients in a broad range of legal issues, including intellectual property, securities, labeling claims, antitrust, patent litigation, class actions, and trade secret disputes. He has successfully defended against nationwide class actions, false labeling allegations, and represented Ponzi scheme victims by gathering critical evidence during depositions.
Patrick has been honored with consistent recognition in legal rankings. He is listed in Great Plains Super Lawyers for Business Litigation from 2009 to 2025 and has received the Best Lawyers in America designation in multiple practice areas. He was named Omaha Lawyer of the Year in Litigation-Securities in both 2014 and 2022. Chambers USA also ranks him among America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
Patrick E. Brookhouser, Jr. continues to support clients at every stage of litigation, using his experience to align legal arguments with the facts. His clear communication, strategic mindset, and dedication to justice make him a trusted partner for clients facing complex legal disputes nationwide.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Nebraska State Bar Association
- Member, Omaha Bar Association
Licensed State
- Nebraska
- Pennsylvania
Education
- Harvard Law School
Juris Doctor (JD) -
Yale University
Awards & Badges
- Advertising
- Partnership
- Class Action
- Litigation
- Securities and Investment Fraud
- White Collar Crime
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