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700 Walnut St Ste 1600, Des Moines, IA, 50309, US
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About
I practice in the areas of commercial litigation, insurance, and ERISA. My practice in these areas includes litigation and appeals before state and federal courts and agencies. I have been involved as first chair in a number of trials, both jury and non-jury; arbitrations; and in over 30 reported or pending appeals.
About Insurance Law
Insurance attorneys handle disputes between policyholders and insurance companies. They fight for fair claim settlements and represent clients in bad faith cases. Common matters include denied claims, bad faith insurance, coverage disputes, policy interpretation.
Credentials
Education
1982 Drake University Law School JD - Juris Doctor with Honors 1978 St. Olaf College BA - Bachelor of Arts with Honors
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2016 Commecial Litigation, Best Lawyers in America 2016 Commerical Litigation, SuperLawyers N/A AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
1998 Iowa State Bar Review School Iowa Insurance Law
Associations
Order of the Coif Member Order of Barristers Member American Bar Association, Litigation Section Member Iowa State Bar Association Member Polk County Bar Association Member
Speaking
2010 Nyemaster Goode, P.C. - Presentation to Employers Mutual Casualty Company "Construction Defects and the CGL Insuring Clause" 2008 University of Iowa College of Law - Property Seminar "Insurance Claims for Flood and Tornado Loss" 2008 Principal Financial Group - ERISA Litigation and Fiduciary Duties "The Supreme Court's Decision in LaRue v. DeWolf" and "Fiduciary Duties from a Litigation Perspective" 2003 National Business Institute - Insurance Coverage Law in Iowa "First Party Coverage," "Third Party Coverage;" "Hot Topics in Coverage;" and "Ethical Considerations" 2003 Iowa Association of Workers' Compensation Lawyers - 25th Annual Seminar "Reimbursement of ERISA Health Care Benefits after 'Great-West vs. Knudson'"
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