Background

Jason is a shareholder of the Bradshaw Law Firm whose practice emphasizes the defense of product manufacturers, law enforcement officers, and trucking and transportation companies. In addition, Jason handles litigation matters involving legal malpractice and wills and trusts. As it relates to product liability defense, he has extensive experience regarding fires, explosions, and carbon monoxide events relating to commercial and household appliances. His clients have included local, national, and international manufacturers.

Relating to his defense of law enforcement officers, he commonly represents municipalities and counties relating to false arrest and excessive force claims under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 and various state law claims. His municipal practice is in federal and state court as well as in in front of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission. He further reviews and drafts internal department policies and procedures including use of force and vehicle pursuit policies.

Jason also has extensive experience defending trucking companies in personal injury and cargo claims. He has handled lawsuits involving multiple wrongful deaths, paralysis, and other serious injuries. His cargo experience involves causes of action under the Carmack Amendment and state law claims. Like his work with municipalities and counties, Jason reviews and drafts company policies and procedures regarding various transportation issues for his clients. He represents local, regional, and national carriers.

Education

The University of Iowa (B.S., 1994)

Drake University Law School (J.D., with honors, 1997)

• Member, 1995-1997 and Managing Editor, 1996-1997, Drake Law Review

Clerkships

Clerk for Justice David Harris at the Iowa Supreme Court, 1997-1998

Professional Memberships and Admissions

Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
Conference of Freight Counsel
Defense Research Institute
Iowa Defense Counsel Association
Iowa State Bar Association
Polk County Bar Association
Transportation Law Association
Trucking Industry Defense Association

Key Clients

A. O. Smith Corporation
EMC Insurance Companies
Pacer Transport, Inc.
Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa
R+L Carriers, Inc.

Sample of Reported Cases

• Rockas v. Stockdale, No. 11-1584, 2012 WL 5954583 (Iowa Ct. App. Nov. 29, 2012)(unpublished)
• Bradshaw-Hulsing v. Bd. of Adjustment of City of Clive, No. 09-1522, 2010 WL 2088461 (Iowa Ct. App. May 26, 2010)(unpublished)
• Chamberlain, L.L.C. v. City of Ames, 757 N.W.2d 644 (Iowa 2008)
• Kopple v. Schick Farms, Ltd., 447 F. Supp. 2d 965 (N.D. Iowa 2006)
• Commercial Fed. Bank v. Qwest Corp., No. 03-0634, 2004 WL 2296370 (Iowa Ct. App. Oct. 14, 2004)
• Piper v. Jerry's Homes, Inc., No. 01-2018, 2003 WL 22199580 (Iowa Ct. App. Sept. 24, 2003)
• Davis Ins. Agency, Inc. v. Barnes, Nos. 0-649, 00-254, 2001 WL 22986 (Iowa Ct. App. Jan. 10, 2001) (unpublished)

Publications

• Allocating Responsibility for Defective Loading of Cargo: The Savage Rule (The Transportation Lawyer 2010)
• Carrier Liability: When is Cargo Delivered? (The Transportation Lawyer 2010)
• Legal Update ("Lifeliner", published by the Iowa Motor Truck Association 2010)
• Protect Yourself and Your Company ("Lifeliner", published by the Iowa Motor Truck Association 2009)

News

January 14, 2021 - D. Brian Scieszinski is Bradshaw Law Firm President: Christine Long and Jason Palmer Complete Executive Committee

August 19, 2020 - 2020 Great Plains Super Lawyers List

July 30, 2019 - 2019 Great Plains Super Lawyers List

June 14, 2017 - Bradshaw Attorneys Obtain Dismissal of Dram Shop Claim

January 27, 2016 - Bradshaw Attorneys Successfully Defend Defendant School District on Appeal

October 23, 2013 - Bradshaw Attorneys Jason C. Palmer and Thomas M. Boes Successful on Appeal

June 24, 2013 - Bradshaw Attorney Obtains Dismissal of Claim of Federal Civil Rights Violation