We are an outstanding law firm with a variety of specific background qualifications, a professional reputation and ability which sets us apart from our peers within this state and this part of the country.
David L. Brown has tried over 100 jury trials to verdict and has appeared and argued in over 100 appellate cases to final opinion.
DAVID L. BROWN joined the firm in 1978. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Brown worked as an Assistant Attorney General and a Law Clerk for then Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice, C. Edwin Moore. He practices primarily in the areas of professional negligence, commercial tort and general liability. He also has a state wide reputation in administrative practice and appellate law. He has been elected to fellowship in the American College of Trial Lawyer, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the International Society of Barristers, the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers. He is the past president and current secretary-treasurer of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers. Mr. Brown received the Award of Merit from the Iowa Bar Association in 1999 and recognized as the “Dean” of that organization in 2007. He received the Alumni of the Year award from Drake University Law School in 2004, the “Keeper of the Flame” Award from the Iowa State Bar Association in 2014; and the “Outstanding Advocate” Award from the American Board of Trial Advocates – Iowa Chapter in 2015. He has been a member of the C. Edwin Moore American Inn of Court since its creation in 1990.
Mr. Brown held a three year appointment (2010-2013) as the Eighth Circuit Representative to the ABA Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary. The 15-member Committee evaluates all nominations of Article III judges to the federal district courts, circuit courts of appeals and the United States Supreme Court, as well as various territorial district courts. He continues to do evaluations of individuals considered for judicial vacancies in federal circuits throughout the United States.
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The extensive contacts the firm has with members of the bench, bar and the public at large has been of great benefit to our clients.