Overview
In addition to product liability and negligence cases, Tom has represented clients in commercial disputes ranging from bankruptcy matters to class actions.
Tom highly values effective communication, both with his clients and when representing clients at trial. His background as a speech pathologist provides him with insight into defending clients in the field of medicine.
Personal Interests
Tom enjoys giving presentations to different audiences on a wide range of legal issues – from small groups of clients to large, continuing education opportunities for colleagues. He also enjoys exercising nearly every day with his wife and family. He has a special interest in wine from around the world.
Faculty Positions
- Iowa State University — Adjunct Professor of Communications Disorders, 1999-2000
Services & Industries
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Iowa
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Education
University of Iowa College of Law
J.D. (2003)
University of Iowa
M.A. in Speech Pathology (1997)
Iowa State University
B.A. with distinction (1994)
Insights & Events
Latest
Insights
Other Perspectives
- Feeling the Burn: Physician Burnout
Physician Connection, June 2018 - Remaining Current: Helping Your Patient and Yourself
Physician Connection, June 2015 - Case Note: Iowa Code Section 614.1(9) Schlote v. Dawson, __ N.W.2d __
Defense Update, Vol. XVII, No. 4, Winter 2004 - Model Act for Genetic Privacy and Control (MAGPAC)
Iowa Law Review, Vol. 88, No. 1, October 2002
Leadership & Community
Pro Bono
- Tom serves as the attorney officer for a local organization dedicated to promoting and conducting educational, charitable and social welfare works.
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
- Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Iowa Defense Counsel Association
- Iowa State Bar Association
- Polk County Bar Association
Honors
- Best Lawyers®— Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, 2022
- Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers — Fellow
- Great Plains Super Lawyers —Products: Defense, 2018