Atty. Gene Yagla

Atty. Gene Yagla

Gene Yagla is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, bodily injury and property damage - defendant, bodily injury and property damage - plaintiff and 1 other area of law. Gene received a B.A. degree from University of Northern Iowa in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Waterloo Waterloo 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Gene Yagla at a glance

Gene Yagla is a personal injury, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Waterloo, Iowa. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Iowa U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (1974). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1974) and University of Northern Iowa (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Waterloo, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gene Yagla is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, bodily injury and property damage - defendant, bodily injury and property damage - plaintiff and 1 other area of law
  • Gene received a B.A. degree from University of Northern Iowa in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Gene practices in Waterloo, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Gene Yagla's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gene Yagla handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Gene Yagla is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Gene Yagla is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Gene Yagla is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Waterloo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gene Yagla

Where is Gene Yagla's law office located?
Gene Yagla's law practice is located in Waterloo, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gene Yagla handle?
Gene Yagla focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Gene Yagla practiced law?
Gene Yagla has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Gene Yagla go to law school?
Gene Yagla earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Gene Yagla for a consultation?
You can contact Gene Yagla directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gene Yagla received?
Gene Yagla's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1974
B.A.
University of Northern Iowa
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1974

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