Conor McNamara

/My focus

I focus my practice on commercial, construction, and other complex business disputes, representing clients in various industries in all phases of litigation. I ensure matters run efficiently and effectively by conducting in-depth legal analysis, reviewing and propounding appropriate targeted discovery, and utilizing strategic and creative motion practice to maximize my clients’ positions. Throughout the litigation process, I continuously seek comprehensive solutions to reduce costs and protect my clients, and I strive to maximize value by understanding the issues they are facing and the industry in which they operate, and ensuring that the legal team practices accordingly.

/Representative experience

• Represented high-end homeowners in breach of contract and construction defect arbitration related to the remodel of a primary residence. Resulted in a favorable ruling following a two week arbitration hearing.
• Represented California hospital system with an extensive federal investigation under the False Claims Act. This resulted in a favorable negotiated settlement.
• Represented California university system in breach of contract and construction defect litigation involving extensive damages to underground piping. The matter settled on favorable terms for the client.
• Represented video game developers and publishers Stardock Entertainment and Valve Corporation in a trademark and copyright infringement dispute involving Star Control: Origins, an action-adventure video game. The matter settled. Stardock Systems, Inc. v. Paul Reiche III, et al. (N.D. Calif.)
• Defended Bruker Nano, Inc. in a breach of contract and SEC fraud action, securing a favorable settlement.
• Represented a technology company in a breach of contract and trade secrets matter regarding the processing of clothing and associated materials.
• Represented a software provider for the real estate investment management and property management industry in an antitrust, copyright infringement, and trade secret misappropriation case in connection with software.
• o Represented multiple Afghan refugees both in facilitating their evacuation from Afghanistan in 2021, and then handling subsequent successful applications for asylum and ultimately permanent residence.
• Represented multiple former military interpreters and refugees in navigating the Special Immigrant Visa program, and successfully secured their permanent residence in the United States.
• Represented commercial real estate company in litigation regarding potentially contaminated commercial properties.
• Represented life sciences company in wrongful termination action; secured a favorable settlement in Wisconsin federal court.

/Looking ahead

AI and adjacent legal tools and technologies have become an increasingly important consideration for legal providers, and are often a priority for clients. It will be increasingly important to be proficient with AI as it continues to evolve, and be able to balance the benefits of AI with more traditional litigation skills and strategies to achieve best results for clients.