Attorneys
Patrick L. Woodward
Davenport, Iowa
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| phone | (877) 355-6478 (Toll Free) (563) 355-6478 |
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Patrick Woodward graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law with Distinction 1983 and immediately began his career as a trial lawyer with active service in the United States Navy. Patrick then continued his career as a trial lawyer, first in Wisconsin and for the past 16 years in Iowa.
Patrick has been an active trial lawyer in both state and federal courts as well as in state administrative proceedings. Since 1987, Patrick has tried over 100 jury trials throughout Iowa and has been counsel of record in numerous appeal decisions in state and federal appeal courts.
Patrick continues to represent plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation matters in state and federal trial courts as well as workers compensation proceedings.
Areas of Practice:
- Workers' Compensation
- Personal Injury
- Insurance Defense
Bar Admissions:
- Iowa, 1983
- Washington, 1986
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa, 1987
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa, 1987
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 2003
- U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, 1990
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2000
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1990
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2000
Education:
- University of Iowa College of Law, Iowa City, Iowa,
1983
J.D.
Honors: With Distinction - St. Ambrose University and Marycrest College, Davenport, IA,
1979
B.A.
Honors: With Honors
Major: Political Science
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Scott County Bar Association
Member - Washington State Bar Association
Member - Iowa State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Member, Section on Tort and Insurance Practice - Iowa Defense Counsel Association,
1988 - Present
Member, Board of Editors - Iowa Trial Lawyers Association
Member - Defense Research Institute
Member - The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
Past Employment Positions:
- United States Navy, Lieutenant, JAGC, 1983 - 1986
