Thomas P. McCarty

Partner

tmccarty@keatinglaw.com

Michele Walker

Assistant

mwalker@keatinglaw.com

Practice Areas

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Commercial Litigation

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Labor Law

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Section 1983 litigation

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Use of Force Defense

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Employment Law

Bio

Tom McCarty is a fifth-generation Nebraskan, born and raised in Lexington. Tom knew from an early age that he wanted to be a lawyer to serve his community and to help others resolve difficulties in time of need. He joins his brother and uncle as a fellow-attorney and graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Law.

Tom served three years as judicial clerk to the Honorable C. Arlen Beam of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit before joining the firm in 2012.

Tom’s practice focuses on Labor Law and Commercial Litigation. He represents public-sector employees across Nebraska, including law enforcement officers, correctional officers, juvenile detention officers, and civilians. Tom’s experience covers collective bargaining, disciplinary actions and grievance proceedings, and use-of-force investigations.

Education

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University of Nebraska College of Law, JD summa cum laude, Order of the Coif

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Nebraska Law Review, Editor-in-Chief

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University of Nebraska-Kearney, BS Political Science summa cum laude

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Certified Analyst, Force Science Institute

Bar Admissions

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Nebraska Supreme Court

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U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska

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U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals

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U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals

Professional Associations

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Nebraska State Bar Association

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Nebraska Family Alliance, Board Member

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Christian Legal Society, State Board

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Force Science News, Freelance Author