Profile
Adam J. Kost practices within the Litigation section, representing both individuals and businesses in a wide variety of commercial disputes, as well as defending third-party insurance claims. He has experience throughout all stages of litigation—both before and after a lawsuit has been filed—including demand letters, settlement negotiations, mediation, motion practice, trial, and appeals. Prior to joining Baird Holm, Adam practiced in Lincoln where his litigation practice focused on areas of commercial, employment, real estate, and transportation. Before his time in private practice, Adam served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Michael W. Pirtle of the Nebraska Court of Appeals.
Adam earned his J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law, where he served as Chair of the Moot Court Board and a member of the school’s National Moot Court Team. He was a winning team member of both the Grether Moot Court Competition and Allen Moot Court Competition. Prior to law school, Adam graduated from Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with a Bachelor of Arts in Government & International Affairs and a minor in Psychology. Adam was a member of the Cross Country and Track teams while at Augustana.
Areas of Practice
Education
- University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., with distinction, 2019
- Augustana University, B.A., cum laude, 2016
Bar & Court Admissions
- Nebraska, 2019
- United States District Court, District of Nebraska, 2019
- Iowa, 2020
- United States District Court, Southern District of Iowa, 2025
Professional & Civic Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Nebraska State Bar Association
- Iowa State Bar Association
