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JEFFREY LIPMAN
Trial Lawyer
Jeff Lipman has been in the practice of law representing clients, who have been victims of personal injury and workers’ compensation since 1989. Jeff has litigated cases throughout Iowa in State and Federal trial courts. Jeff has appeared before the Iowa Supreme Court, Iowa Court of Appeals, and has extensive experience arguing cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Jeff has also handled federal and state court cases throughout numerous states.
Jeff handles class action cases on issues such as bed bugs, hospital price discrimination, Fair Credit Reporting Act violations, and warranty-related matters in both state and federal courts.
Jeff is a part owner of the Iowa Barnstormers and an active member of the University of Iowa Davenport Quarterback Club. He serves as President of the City of West Des Moines Sister Cities Commission and is the Treasurer of the Greater Des Moines Jewish Federation. Jeff’s leadership and commitment are evident across his diverse community and professional roles, reflecting his passion for sports, civic engagement, and cultural connection.
JEFFREY LIPMAN
Attorney
Education
- University of Arizona, B.A. 1986
- William Mitchell College of Law, J.D. 1989
- Gerry Spence’s Judicial College, Class of 2003
Practice Expertise
- Personal Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accident
- Workers’ Compensation
- Medical Malpractice
- Habitability & Bed Bugs
Memberships
- Grand Teton Judicial Center Advisory Board
- Iowa State Bar Association
- Polk County Bar Association
- National Association of Consumer Advocates
State Admissions
- Iowa
Awards
- Best Lawyer in Des Moines, Cityview, 2001
- Polk County Bar Association’s Volunteer Lawyers Project (assisting poor and low-income families with pro bono legal service)
Legal Contributions
Jeff Lipman is well regarded by lawyers and judges alike for his skilled advocacy as well as his academic and scholarly contributions to the Bar. Jeff has authored several manuals for the local Bar Association. In the area of family law, Jeff has authored both the Polk County Bar Association’s Pro Se (Self-Represented) Family Law Manual and the Volunteer Lawyers’ Project Attorney Family Law Manual. Jeff has also been published several times in law reviews in the areas of Insurance Law, Employment Law, and Civil Rights Law.
Publications
- J. Lipman & B. Bedwell, The Aftershock of Harris v. Forklift Systems, Inc. in Title VII Discrimination and Hostile Environment Claims, 43 Drake L. Rev. 379 (1994).
- J. Lipman & G. Noble, Agent-Broker Negligence Actions: Pitfalls for Insurance Providers and Ammunition for Consumers, 44 Drake L. Rev. 835 (1996).
- J. Lipman, Eighth Amendment and Deliberate Indifference Standard for Prisoners: Eighth Circuit Outlook, 31 Creighton L. Rev. 435 (1998).
- J. Lipman & H. Cain, Evolution of Hostile Environment Claims Since Harris v. Forklift Systems, Inc., 47 Drake L. Rev. (1999).
- S. Rosenberg & J. Lipman, Developing A Consistent Standard for Evaluating a Retaliation Case Under Federal and State Civil Rights Statues and State Common Law Claims: An Iowa Model for the Nation, 53 Drake L. Rev. 359 (2005).
- Contributing Author, with Doggett, Miller & Lee, Advances in the Biology and Management of Modern Bed Bugs, Wiley (2018)
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