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    Conor McNamara

    Associate


    • San Francisco
    • Office415.984.8267
    • cmcnamara@nixonpeabody.com

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    Introduction

    Conor McNamara is a member of Nixon Peabody’s Complex Commercial Disputes practice. He represents public and private companies and individuals in connection with contract and intellectual property disputes, construction matters, and government investigations. Conor previously worked as an extern for the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California.

    Practice Areas

    LitigationConstruction & Real Estate LitigationGovernment Investigations & White Collar DefenseNon-Compete & Trade Secrets

    My focus

    I focus my practice on commercial, intellectual property, 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 research and analysis, reviewing and propounding discovery, and drafting motions and legal summaries and recommendations. 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.

    Looking ahead

    Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has become a priority avenue for clients. It will be increasingly important to be proficient with ADR, and to balance the benefits of ADR with more aggressive litigation strategies to achieve best results for clients.

    Representative experience

    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Represented an Idaho inmate on a pro bono basis regarding the provision of appropriate medical care.

    Admitted to practice

    California
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
    U.S. District Court, Central District of California
    Minnesota

    Education

    United States Military Academy at West Point, B.S., Environmental Engineering
    University of California, Berkeley School of Law, J.D., Berkeley Journal of Criminal Law

    Professional activities

    • Nixon Peabody Veteran’s Resource Group member

    Recognition

    • Received a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2023 recognition in the field of Litigation—Construction.

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