Atty. Thomas A. Finley
Tom has been a very active and respected member of the Iowa State Bar Association, having served as chair of the Committee on Professional Responsibility and the Ethics Committee. He was also appointed Special Master by the Iowa Supreme Court to study attorney advertising.
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Thomas A. Finley is a Retired Partner based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Finley Law Firm, P.C.. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and product liability. Admitted to practice in Iowa U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1966). Educated at University of Iowa (LL.B., 1966) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Tom has been a very active and respected member of the Iowa State Bar Association, having served as chair of the Committee on Professional Responsibility and the Ethics Committee
- He was also appointed Special Master by the Iowa Supreme Court to study attorney advertising
- Tom is a frequent local, state and national lecturer in the area of trial practice and has authored articles on health law, medical practice and trial practice
- Tom concentrates in the area of trial law and has extensive experience in a variety of practice areas
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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 Des Moines 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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