Atty. Gerald D. Goddard
Gerald D. Goddard is a lawyer practicing civil practice litigation, insurance defense, personal injury and 1 other area of law.
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Gerald D. Goddard is an Attorney based in Burlington, Iowa, practicing at Cray, Goddard, Miller, Taylor & Chelf, LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1974). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1973) and Grinnell College (A.B., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Burlington, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gerald D. Goddard is a lawyer practicing civil practice litigation, insurance defense, personal injury and 1 other area of law
- Gerald received a A.B. degree from Grinnell College in 1966, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Gerald practices at Cray, Goddard, Miller, Taylor & Chelf, LLP in Burlington, IA
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Gerald D. Goddard's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald D. Goddard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Gerald D. Goddard is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Gerald D. Goddard is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Iowa →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Gerald D. Goddard is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Gerald D. Goddard is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Iowa →
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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 Burlington 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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