Background

Extensive civil litigation practice with approximately 168 jury trials to verdict and approximately 38 appeals in insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, explosions, fraudulent transfers by accountants and other professionals.

Education

The University of Iowa (B.A., with high distinction, Special Honors, 1975)

• Phi Beta Kappa
• Phi Eta Sigma

The University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1978)

• Omicron Delta Kappa, President
• Moot Court Board
• Appellate Advocacy II Honor

Professional Achievements

Iowa Defense Counsel Association

• Meritorious Service Award, 2018

Leadership Positions

American College of Trial Lawyers

• Board Member (Iowa Members), 2018-2021

Iowa Defense Counsel Association

• Board Member, 2012-2018

Marshall County Bar Association

• President, 2012-2013

Iowa State Bar Association

• President, 2007-2008

Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers

• President, 2001-2002

Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission

• Chair, 1999-2005

American Academy of ADR Attorneys

• Founding Member, 1998
• Board Member, 1999-2002

Blackstone American Inn of Court

• Barrister, 1989-1991

Iowa Trial Lawyers Association

• Member, 1978-1993
• Vice President of Member Services, 1985-1987

Professional Memberships and Admissions

American College of Trial Lawyers
Defense Research Institute
Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers
Iowa Defense Counsel Association
Iowa State Bar Association
Marshall County Bar Association

Sample of Reported Cases

• Randall v. Ary, 947 N.W.2d 414 (Table)(Iowa Ct. App. 2020)(unpublished)
• Richardson v. Lundberg, 913 N.W.2d 275 (Table)(Iowa Ct. App. 2018)(unpublished)
• Benninghoven v. Hawkeye Hotels, Inc., 902 N.W.2d 593 (Table)(Iowa Ct. App. 2017)(unpublished)
• Paine v. Am. Family Mut. Ins. Co., 899 N.W.2d 741 (Table)(Iowa Ct. App. 2017)(unpublished)
• Linser v. Cross, 860 N.W.2d 924 (Iowa Ct. App. 2014)
• Feld v. Borkowski, 790 N.W.2d 72 (Iowa 2010)
• Lamb v. Newton-Livingston Inc., 551 N.W.2d 333 (Iowa Ct. App. 1996)
• Fisher Controls Intern., Inc. v. Marrone, 524 N.W.2d 148 (Iowa 1994)
• Debra Sladek v. Kmart Corporation, 498 N.W.2d 838 (Iowa 1992)
• Fisher v. Keller Industries, 462 N.W.2d 307 (Iowa Ct. App. 1990)
• Garland v. Thielking, 462 N.W.2d 307 (Iowa Ct. App. 1990)
• Parks v. City of Marshalltown, 440 N.W.2d. 377 (Iowa 1989)
• Garland v. Capital Res. Corp., 432 N.W.2d 167 (Table)(Iowa Ct. App. 1988)(unpublished)
• Minard v. Sec. Sav. Bank, 432 N.W.2d 166 (Table)(Iowa Ct. App. 1988)(unpublished)
• Bornn v. Madagan, 414 N.W.2d 646 (Iowa Ct. App. 1987)
• Farmers Trust and Sav. Bank v. Manning, 311 N.W.2d 285 (Iowa 1981)

News

June 15, 2023 - Great Plains Super Lawyers Recognizes Bradshaw Law Attorneys

July 29, 2022 - Great Plains Super Lawyers Names Nine Bradshaw Attorneys

August 19, 2020 - 2020 Great Plains Super Lawyers List

December 16, 2019 - Bradshaw Attorney Joel T. S. Greer Featured in Marshalltown Economic Development Publication