Bar Fellowship
and was a member of the Alpha Sigma Nu National Jesuit Honor Society.
•Received his bachelor's degree, with honors, from the University of Kansas.
•Read Client Kudos from Nate's client Enterprise Bank
Publications
April 27, 2014
Renovation Contractor's Lead-Paint Violations at Three Homes Lead to $500, 000 Penalty and Comprehensive Compliance Program
The U.S. Justice Department, EPA, and Lowe's Home Centers, LLC, have entered into a Consent Decree to resolve alleged violations of the EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program requirements, according to an April 24, 2014 notice in the Federal Register. The allegations, associated with violations at three home sites, require Lowe's to pay a $500, 000 civil penalty and implement a comprehensive compliance program.
June 14, 2013
Missouri Court of Appeals Confirms Non-Compete Enforceable if Given After Employment Starts
This article discusses a new Missouri Court of Appeals ruling which addresses the enforceability of a non-compete signed after employment started. The Court declared the non-compete enforceable.
August 18, 2012
Missouri Supreme Court Upholds Non-Compete But Strikes Provisions Related to Clients
This article discusses a new case in which the Missouri Supreme Court has once again upheld the right of employers to have post-employment restrictive covenants. However, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that a restriction which bars competition with all clients, regardless of the employee's involvement invites scrutiny and will possibly be struck down.
July 2, 2012
Historical Happenings: Civil Rights Act of 1964 Turns 48 Years Old
The Civil Rights Act was enacted on July 2, 1964. A landmark piece of legislation, the Act outlawed major forms of discrimination against minorities and women, including racial segregation.
Experience
The Bank for Business Owners
Spencer Fane Partner Nate Orr began representing Enterprise Bank & Trust just a few years ago, and the relationship has quickly grown. From commercial litigation, to loan documentation, to bankruptcy workout, to tax counseling, the firm is able to handle most everything the bank needs. Enterprise Bank_Case Study.pdf
News
April 6, 2016
Nate Orr Discusses the Modern Client-Attorney Relationship in Ingram's Magazine
Spencer Fane attorney Nate Orr recently published an article in Ingram's Magazine, discussing the necessity of adaptation in the evolving legal industry. In the article, Nate addresses major changes that have occurred in the modern client-attorney relationship and provides guidance for those wishing to adapt to meet clients' new expectations. Member: MEMBERSHIPS
•Chairman of the Salvation Army Board for Western Missouri and Kansas
•Vice Chairman of Kansas City's Downtown Council
•Executive Committee for the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (KCMBA)
•Past President of KCMBA's Young Lawyers Section Board