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 has the bench strength to handle major complex litigation. Lane & Waterman attorneys also serve as mediators, arbitrators and expert witnesses.
If you are involved in actual or potential litigation, it is vital you understand your legal rights and have an experienced trial attorney representing you. 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.
The firm’s seasoned trial law practice complements its equally successful appellate practice. Lane & Waterman attorneys have extensive experience in all aspects of appellate law. The firm's attorneys have appeared in state and federal appellate courts throughout the Midwest, and before the U.S. Supreme Court.
The firm and partners Robert Waterman and Thomas Waterman are recognized by Chambers USA in the top tier for commercial litigation in Iowa. Those partners are also recognized in Best Lawyers in America for commercial litigation, legal and medical malpractice claims. Robert Waterman is noted in that publication for his expertise in litigating. Members of the firm have been elected fellows in the American College of Trial Lawyers and the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers.