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Victor E. Covalt III - Lincoln, NE
1045 Lincoln MallSuite 200P. O. Box 81229 Lincoln, NE 68508 - 2966
Ballew Covalt Hazen PC, LLO
Lincoln Bankruptcy Lawyer
Overview
Vic Covalt grew up in the Sandhills of Nebraska and brings an honest, hard working, down to earth attitude to the office every day. Vic was a top scholar in law school. In the last 30 years, he has proven to be able to transform academic excellence into court room excellence. Vic is known for his pro bono work in Nebraska including many years of work with the Mock Trial Program and as a volunteer lawyer in death penalty defense including three appearance on the CBS prime time program, 48 Hours, for his work on the Wili Otey case. Vic has won several jury trials and appears regularly in state and federal court cases, particularly in bankruptcy and in corporate dissolution and partnership breakup cases. In 1993, Vic designed a program of Warehouse Lending for mortgage originators which he still maintains for lenders today. Vic enjoys practicing in the unusual areas with challenging legal concepts, including construction lien and bond law, tax sales certificates, and the Uniform Commercial Code. Vic is a master of designing simple but effective forms for businesses to use in daily transactions. Vic has been married to Ann for 31 years and has two daughters and one grandson.
About Victor E. Covalt III
Current Employment Position(s)
- Managing Partner
Languages
- English (Primary)
Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy
- Business Litigation
- Construction Bond and Lien Law
- Banking and Mortgage Loans
- Tax Sale Certificates
Litigation
- 50%
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Nebraska, 1981
- U.S. District Court District of Nebraska, 1981
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
- U.S. Tax Court
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Other Affiliations
- American Bankruptcy Institute, 1984 - 2012 (Member)
- Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys, 1986 - 2012 (Member)
Classes and Seminars
- Litigation for Paralegals, Wesleyan University, 1985 - 1986
- Various CLE presentations, 1985 - 2008
Pro Bono Activities
- State Chair-Nebraska Democratic Party, 2008 - 2012
- Democratic National Committee, 2008 - 2012
Past Positions
- Woods & Aitken, Partner, 1981 - 1999
Education
- University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1981
J.D.
Honors: With High Distinction
Honors: Order of the Coif
Law Review: Nebraska Law Review, Editor in Chief - University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1976
B.A.
Honors: With Distinction
Honors: Dean's List (1972-1976)
Major: History
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Beta Kappa
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Articles
Published Works
- Fifty States Construction Lien and Bond Law, Aspen Law, 1st and 2nd Ed, 2000
- Performance Bond Manual, Lerner & Baum, ABA Books, 2006
Office Information
Address
1045 Lincoln MallSuite 200P. O. Box 81229 Lincoln, NE 68508 - 2966
Phone
Fax
- 402-436-3031
Office Hours
Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Websites
Achievements
Honors
- Defender of the Bill of Rights Nebraska Civil Liberties Union, 1991
- Chair's Award--Lancaster County Democratic Party, 2008
- Present-Chair Nebraska Democratic Party, 2008
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