Partner
Abbey C. Furlong
Biography
Abbey joined Lane & Waterman in 2010. Her trial law practice primarily consists of professional malpractice, employment law, and products liability.
Since 2014, Abbey has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in the field of professional liability defense law and has been recognized on the Iowa State Bar Association’s Pro Bono Honor Role since 2013 for her commitment to pro bono service.
Abbey is actively involved in the Quad Cities community, currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Child Abuse Council. Abbey is also active in the Scott County Bar Association, where she currently serves on the Executive Council and formerly served as Chair of the Barrister’s Ball and Mock Trial committees.
Abbey received her B.A., with distinction, from the University of Iowa, her J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law, and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Abbey lives in Davenport with her husband and two daughters.
Practice Areas
Education
Education
University of Iowa (B.A., with high distinction, 2007); Phi Beta Kappa
University of Iowa College of Law (J.D. 2010)
Admissions
Admissions
Iowa – 2010
Illinois – 2011
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa – 2010
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa – 2010
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois – 2011
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois – 2012
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
Member, Defense Research Institute
Member, Iowa Defense Counsel Association
Member, American Bar Association
Member, Iowa State Bar Association
Member, Scott County Bar Association
Member, Rock Island County Bar Association
Honors
Honors
• Iowa State Bar Association Pro Bono Honor Roll – 2013-2016
• Listed on Super Lawyers Rising Stars list 2014-2020 (Professional Liability: Defense)
Community
Community
Member (Past Chair), Scott County Bar Association Barrister’s Ball Committee
Board Member, EveryChild
Board Member, Davenport Family Homes
Speeches & Publications
Speeches & Publications
Presenter, “The Do’s and Don’ts of Employee Speech and Social Media,” MRA, February 8, 2018, Moline, Illinois.
Presenter, “Introduction to Legal Issues,” St. Ambrose University, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, September 25 & October 2, 2017, Davenport, Iowa.
Presenter, “Select Health Care Related Legal Issues,” St. Ambrose University, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, April 27, 2017, Davenport, Iowa.
Presenter, “Employment Law Update: Misconceptions About the FLSA and Pitfalls to Avoid,” MRA, February 7, 2017, Davenport, Iowa.
Presenter, “Non-Profit Board Governance Training Series: Employment Law,” United way of the Quad Cities Non-Profit Board Governance Series, December 13, 2016, Davenport, Iowa.
Presenter, “Overview of Upcoming Changes to Iowa Discovery Rules,” Scott County Bar Association Last Chance Seminar, December 19, 2014, Davenport, Iowa.
Co-Author, “Class Action Compendium (Iowa Chapter),” Defense Research Institute (2011).
Co-Author and Presenter, “2010 Iowa Case Law Update,” Scott County Bar Association Last Chance Seminar, December 2010, Davenport, Iowa.
Author, “Cultural Integration in the European Union: A Comparative Analysis of the Immigration Policies of France and Spain,” 19 J. Transnat’l Law and Contemp. Probs. 618 (2010).
News & Blog Posts
news
Russell, Furlong, and Juehring Successfully Defend Lee Enterprises in Malin Appeal
L&W attorneys Ian Russell, Abbey Furlong, and Jenny Juehring successfully defended Lee Enterprises in a lawsuit brought by former Davenport City Administrator Craig Malin.
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Abbey Furlong and David Waterman successfully defended a Western Illinois chiropractor
Abbey Furlong and David Waterman successfully defended a Western Illinois chiropractor in a professional malpractice action arising in Rock Island County, Illinois.
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Abbey Furlong and Maegan Gorham successfully defend North Iowa county hospital
Abbey Furlong and Maegan Gorham successfully defended a North Iowa […]