Partner
Theodore F. Olt III
Biography
Ted Olt joined the firm in 1995, and focuses primarily in corporate and transactional matters, including corporate law and governance, mergers & acquisitions, contracts, commercial real estate, and environmental law. With over 27 years of experience counseling a wide variety of business clients, Ted combines legal knowledge and analysis with practical advice to help clients achieve their objectives in an effective and efficient manner.
Ted is recognized with Martindale-Hubbell’s highest AV Preeminent ® rating. He is admitted to practice in both Iowa and Illinois, a Member of the Iowa State Bar Association’s Environmental Law Council, and the Society of Corporate Governance.
Ted is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy (B.S. Political Science 1985) and the University of Iowa College of Law (J.D. 1994). He is also a member of Pi Sigma Alpha and Order of the Coif. Ted resides in Bettendorf, Iowa, and enjoys cycling, skiing, and outdoor sports.
Practice Areas
Education
Education
U.S. Naval Academy (B.S., with merit, 1985)
University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., with high distinction, 1994); Order of the Coif
Admissions
Admissions
Iowa – 1995
Illinois – 1995
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa – 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa – 1995
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois – 1995
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
Member, Illinois State Bar Association
Member, Iowa State Bar Association
- Member, Environmental & Natural Resources Law Section Council
Member, Rock Island County Bar Association
Member, Scott County Bar Association
Member, Society of Corporate Governance
Honors
Honors
• Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating
Community
Community
Board Member, Junior Achievement of the Heartland
Executive Board Member, Illowa Council, Boy Scouts of America
Blue & Gold Officer, US Naval Academy
News & Blog Posts
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2024 Great Plains Super Lawyers and Great Plains Rising Stars Feature Lane & Waterman Attorneys
Lane & Waterman is excited to announce the following attorneys were selected for inclusion in the Great Plains Super Lawyers directory for 2024. The Great Plains Super Lawyers and Rising Stars listings include the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska.
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Ted Olt succeeds Dana Waterman in key Lee Enterprises role
Lane & Waterman attorney Theodore F. Olt III has been elected by the board of directors of Lee Enterprises, Inc. to succeed C. Dana Waterman III.
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Lane & Waterman Represents Lee Enterprises in Dispatch-Argus Purchase
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Environmental Considerations When Selling Your Business
By: Ted Olt III A wide variety of environmental issues […]