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    May 11th, 2012 - Lane & Waterman LLP Partners successfully defend Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency in appeal to Iowa Supreme Court » More
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    May 5th, 2012 - Lane & Waterman LLP Partner appointed as Special Prosecutor secures conviction of woman who faked brain tumor » More
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    May 3rd, 2012 - Lane & Waterman LLP Partner selected to receive the William B. Waterman Volunteer Attorney of the Year Award » More

Trial Law

Lane & Waterman attorneys routinely resolve lawsuits and other disputes in court, administrative agency proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations.  The Litigation Section at Lane & Waterman is staffed by attorneys with extensive experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts and other forums.  The firm provides early assessment, risk analysis, litigation strategy, and counsel throughout the process.  Lane & Waterman attorneys also serve as mediators, arbitrators and expert witnesses.

 

The firm has the bench strength to handle major complex litigation.  Lane & Waterman attorneys have successfully represented clients in all areas of civil litigation, including:


  • Personal injury;
  • Wrongful death;
  • Medical negligence;
  • Toxic torts;
  • Maritime and Jones Act;
  • Products liability;
  • Pharmaceuticals;
  • Real estate disputes;
  • Insurance coverage;
  • Class actions;
  • Property law;
  • Family law;
  • Corporate disputes;
  • Trademark matters;
  • Intellectual property;
  • Gaming law;
  • Employment law; and
  • Municipal law.


Lane & Waterman has a while collar criminal practice, providing defense in criminal proceedings and offering counsel in matters of corporate compliance.

 

Partner Robert Waterman is recognized by Chambers USA in the top tier for commercial litigation in Iowa and is also recognized in Best Lawyers in America for commercial litigation and Bet-the-Company litigation, involving a lawsuit that threaten to put a company out of business.  Members of the firm have been elected fellows in the American College of Trial Lawyers and the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers.