Atty. T.J. Pattermann

Atty. T.J. Pattermann

Published Works Defense Update, Iowa Defense Council Assoc., April, 1998 Representative Cases Allied Mutual Ins v. Costello, 557 NW 2d 284 (Iowa 1996) Classes/Seminars Jury Instructions & Workers Comp Update, ISBA Traveling Seminar, 1996 - Present Honors And Awards Balfour Scholarship for outstanding service to the law school community, 1993 - Present Professional Associations And Memberships • Iowa State Bar Association, Member • Southwest Iowa Bar Association, Member • Pottawattamie County Bar Association, Member • Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, Member • Iowa League of Municipal Attorneys,

Council Bluffs Council Bluffs 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About T.J. Pattermann at a glance

T.J. Pattermann is a Managing Partner based in Council Bluffs, Iowa, practicing at Law Offices of Gallner and Pattermann, P.C.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1994), U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa (1994), U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa (1994), and Nebraska (1995). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1994) and Drake University (B.A. Biology, 1990). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in Council Bluffs, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Published Works Defense Update, Iowa Defense Council Assoc., April, 1998 Representative Cases Allied Mutual Ins v
  • Costello, 557 NW 2d 284 (Iowa 1996) Classes/Seminars Jury Instructions & Workers Comp Update, ISBA Traveling Seminar, 1996 - Present Honors And Awards Balfour Scholarship for outstanding service to the law school community, 1993 - Present Professional Associations And Memberships • Iowa State Bar Association, Member • Southwest Iowa Bar Association, Member • Pottawattamie County Bar Association, Member • Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, Member • Iowa League of Municipal Attorneys, Member Pro Bono Activities • Community Education Foundation - Board of Directors, 2000 - 2005 • St. Alberts Foundation, Board of Directors, 2006 - 2015 Fraternities/Sororities • Phi Delta Phi • Theta Chi Awards • Martindale-Hubbell - Peer Review Rated (2018) • National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Civil Plaintiff (2017, 2019) • American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys - 10 Best Attorneys, Exceptional and Outstanding Client Services (2017, 2019, 2020, 2021) • National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (NAOPIA) - National Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award for Excellence in the Field of Personal Injury (2017, 2018, 2019) • Best of the Best Attorneys - Top 10 Attorney - Personal Injury (2021) Memberships • National Association of Trial Lawyers • Nebraska State Bar Association • Iowa Association for Justice • Iowa State Bar Association • American Bar Association • Federal Bar Association • Iowa Municipal Attorneys’ Association

Practice Areas Explained

T.J. Pattermann's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

T.J. Pattermann is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Iowa →

Wrongful Death

T.J. Pattermann is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Iowa →

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.

T.J. Pattermann is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

T.J. Pattermann is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Iowa →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

T.J. Pattermann is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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 Council Bluffs 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.

Looking for additional Iowa attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Council Bluffs or all attorneys in Iowa.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about T.J. Pattermann

Where is T.J. Pattermann's law office located?
T.J. Pattermann's law practice is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The firm is Law Offices of Gallner and Pattermann, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does T.J. Pattermann handle?
T.J. Pattermann focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has T.J. Pattermann practiced law?
T.J. Pattermann has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did T.J. Pattermann go to law school?
T.J. Pattermann earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A. Biology, 1990).
How can I contact T.J. Pattermann for a consultation?
You can contact T.J. Pattermann 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 T.J. Pattermann received?
T.J. Pattermann's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa College of Law
- 1994
B.A. Biology
Drake University
- 1990

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1994
Nebraska
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court District of Nebraska
Admitted: 1995

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