Of Counsel
Areas of Practice
Medical Malpractice
Products Liability Law
Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
Toxic Torts
Consumer Protection
Litigation & Appeals
Certification/Specialties
Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Bar Admissions
Iowa, 1971
California, 1967
U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa
U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa
U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
Education
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, Berkeley, California, 1967 - J.D.
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, 1964 - B.A.
Classes/Seminars Taught
ITLA Past Presidents Seminar/Topic: Ten Things to Consider Before Taking a Medical Malpractice Case, Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, 2006
Advocacy Institute/Topic: Communications with Treating Physicians- Amendments to Sec. 622.10, Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1999
25th Annual Convention/Topic: Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries, Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, 1998
Medical Records, Depositions & Damages Seminar/Topic: Successfully Cross Examining the Defense Doctor, Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, 1996
ATLA Mid-Winter Convention/Moderator: Excellence in Advocacy, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1995
Professional Liability Issues Seminar/Topic: Failure to Diagnose Myocardial Infarction and Properly Interpret Diagnostic Tests, National College of Advocacy (ATLA), 1995
Ultimate Trial Advocacy, Faculty, National College of Advocacy (ATLA), 1994
Trial Practice Seminar - From the Close of Plaintiff's Case Through Final Arguments/Topic: Final Argument, Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, 1994
ATLA Annual Convention/Topic: Loss of Sexual Function Injuries, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1994
121st Annual Meeting of the Iowa State Bar Association/Topic: Closing Arguments, Iowa State Bar Association, 1994
ATLA Mid-Winter Convention/Topic: Straight Talk on Medical Malpractice, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1994
Environmental and Toxic Torts Seminar/The Trial Lawyer's Contribution to A Better, Safer Environment: Advocates for the Planet, National College of Advocacy (ATLA), 1993
Kansas Trial Lawyers Association Meeting/Topic: Restoring Public Confidence in Lawyers and the Civil Justice System: "A Lawyer Should Assist in Maintaining the Integrity and Competence of the Legal Profession" - Canon 1, Kansas Trial Lawyers Association, 1992
118th Meeting of the Iowa State Bar Association/Topic: Settlement Strategies and Techniques, Iowa State Bar Association, 1991
ITLA Representing the Plaintiff in Personal Injury Cases Seminar/Topic: Medical Malpractice Update, Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, 1991
Honors and Awards
Best Lawyers In America - Medical Malpractice Law
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers - Medical Malpractice
Outstanding Lawyers of AmericaMartindale Hubble AV Peer Review Rating
