Thomas O. ASHBY

Background

Ashby, Thomas O. was born on April 6, 1959 in Newton, Iowa, United States.

Education

University of Iowa (Bachelor of Arts, with high distinction, 1981). University of Michigan (Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1984). Phi Beta Kappa; Omicron Delta Kappa.

Contributing Editor, University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform, 1983-1984.

Career

Worked at Baird, Holm, McEachen, Pedersen, Hamann & Strasheim (Omaha, North-East) specializing in General Civil Practice, Banking, Corporation, Securities, Municipal, Insurance, Real Estate, Probate, Bankruptcy and Insolvency, Antitrust, Natural Resources, Health Care, Taxation Law, Litigation, Environmental, Franchising, Labor Relations and Employment Law, Intellectual Property and School Law. Admitted to the bar, 1984, Iowa and Nebraska. Phi Beta Kappa; Omicron Delta Kappa.

Contributing Editor, University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform, 1983-1984.

Author: "Possible Debtor Counter Measures When Faced With A Judgment," in Collection Rights and Pitfalls for Judgment Creditors and Debtors (NCLE, Incorporated., 1994). "Notice to Class Members Under the Fair Labor Standards Acting Representative Action Provision," Volume 17, Number.

1, University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform, Fall, 1983. Founding Member, Bankruptcy Section, Nebraska State Bar Association.

Member: Iowa State and American Bar Associations.

Iowa Trial Lawyers Association. In its long, stable history, Baird Holm has developed a broad civil practice by continuously seeking to provide the highest quality of legal services. We represent several of the region"s largest banks and financial institutions, as well as other entities, in securities, regulatory, lending, corporate and tax matters, and municipal bond underwriters and public entities in bond financings.

Our bankruptcy practice concentrates in complex cases.

The firm represents local and regional hospitals, other health care providers, and school districts. We represent employers in all aspects of personnel relations, including union contracts.

Our litigation practice includes corporate acquisitions, securities, commercial, environmental and workers" compensation claims, foreclosures, taxpayer disputes, and defending health insurers nationally in coverage disputes. We represent clients in new technologies, intellectual property and computer law, franchising, estate and tax planning, real estate, probate, and employee benefit programs.

Achievements

• Thomas ASHBY has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, Bankruptcy Section, Nebraska State Bar Association. Member: Iowa State and American Bar Associations. Iowa Trial Lawyers Association.