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For all of McGrath North’s 60 years, our firm has been a leader in supporting businesses of all sizes involved in a broad range of industries.
Our decades of experience and industry knowledge position us to work effectively with your business leaders and in-house counsel to target and implement solutions for the full range of business challenges. Our clients include closely held and publicly traded companies, as well as family-controlled businesses and partnerships ranging from smaller businesses, new ventures and start-ups, to mid-market and Fortune 100 players, which operate locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
With our team of over 40 lawyers, we bring this platform of deep experience to every project which enables us to provide practical, value-driven and creative solutions for a broad range of your needs including acquisitions and divestitures; strategic joint ventures; corporate governance and regulatory compliance; business formation and succession planning; commercial transactions within the supply chain; financing and capital raising for growth and expansion; development and protection of IP; key management and employee retention; privacy and cybersecurity; and many others.
Ranked Members
Roger Wells
David Hefflinger
Jeffrey Penne
Patrick Straka
Thomas Worthington
Practice Group Chair
Stacey Shadden
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Strengths
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The departments strengths include their ability to adjust to specific client and industry issues.
Corporate/Commercial respondentUSAWhat sets the team apart is their practical and commercial support.
Corporate/Commercial respondentUSAThe lawyers at McGrath North Mullin & Kratz are incredibly responsive to our needs. They work with urgency and deliver a high quality work product.
Corporate/Commercial respondentUSAThe team have demonstrated a consistent track record of being thorough and proactive in anticipating future challenges and changes in law and regulation.
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Notable Practitioners
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David L Hefflinger
David Hefflinger assists clients with business structuring, organization and mergers. He is additionally well equipped to advise companies on their full life-cycle, from startup to public listing. David has additional experience on financings.
Band 1 
Band 1 
Roger W Wells
Roger Wells has a stellar reputation in the market for his corporate and commercial advice. His practice sees him assist clients with mergers, financings and joint ventures. Roger Wells is a very solid corporate attorney.
Corporate/Commercial respondentUSA
Band 1 
Band 1 
Thomas M. Worthington
Thomas Worthington is active on a range of corporate matters, ranging from joint ventures and investments to M&A. He advises clients in the energy, manufacturing and agriculture sectors. Thomas is an amazing attorney.
Corporate/Commercial respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 
Jeffrey S. Penne
Jeffrey Penne counsels clients in the energy sector on various corporate issues, such as joint ventures and business structuring. He also has experience advising on financing issues. He provides great service.
Corporate/Commercial respondentUSAJeffrey is truly a trusted advisor.
Corporate/Commercial respondentUSA
Band 3 
Band 3 
Patrick Straka
Patrick Straka has significant M&A experience, acting for both public and private clients. He also has an astute understanding of company formation and business planning. He often works for clients in the agriculture and commodities sectors. Patrick is one of the most responsive people I have ever worked with.
Corporate/Commercial respondentUSA
Ranked Individuals at McGrath North Mullin & Kratz PC (5)
Members
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Stacey Shadden
Head of Department

David L Hefflinger
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Patrick Straka
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Roger W Wells
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Thomas M. Worthington
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Jeffrey S. Penne
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