Nicholas A. Buda

Nicholas A. Buda offers practical legal counsel in areas including creditors’ rights, commercial financing, construction disputes, and real estate matters. He supports financial institutions by resolving defaulted loan issues and enforcing secured party rights under the UCC, while also structuring a range of complex financing transactions.

Nicholas completed his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2009. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2012, earning both the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Civil Clinic and the Outstanding Civil Clinical Student Award.

Nicholas advises clients throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and Colorado in both litigation and regulatory matters. He has represented parties at various judicial levels, including appellate courts. His legal approach spans from resolving creditor-debtor conflicts to protecting client interests during challenging financial disputes. In addition to litigation, he contributes thought leadership through professional articles focusing on secured lending and fraud-related liability in banking and finance.

Nicholas has earned recognition for his contributions to the legal field. He was named a “Rising Star” from 2016 through 2023, and beginning in 2021, he has been included on the “Ones to Watch” list for his work in bankruptcy litigation, creditor-debtor law, and reorganization cases.

Nicholas A. Buda continues to provide clients with reliable, forward-thinking legal solutions. His experience across financial, construction, and real estate sectors equips him to tackle complex legal matters effectively. With a commitment to thorough representation, he remains a trusted advocate across state and federal courts.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Baird Holm LLP
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Colorado Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa
• Nebraska
• Colorado

Education

• University of Nebraska College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Nebraska

  Bachelor of Science (BA)

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