Atty. Thomas W. Lipps

Atty. Thomas W. Lipps

Thomas W. Lipps is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, civil litigation.

Algona Algona 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Thomas W. Lipps at a glance

Thomas W. Lipps is an Attorney based in Algona, Iowa, practicing at Peterson & Lipps. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1979), U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1979), Iowa (1981), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (1984). Educated at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (J.D., 1979) and University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kossuth County (Secretary, 1989-1999 President 2005-2007), Iowa State, Nebraska State and American Bar Associations Iowa Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Governors, 1998-2004) Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Algona, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas W. Lipps is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, civil litigation
  • Thomas W. received a degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Thomas W. practices at Peterson & Lipps in Algona, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas W. Lipps's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas W. Lipps 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.

Thomas W. Lipps 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.

Thomas W. Lipps is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Iowa →

Civil Litigation

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

Thomas W. Lipps is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Algona 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 Thomas W. Lipps

Where is Thomas W. Lipps's law office located?
Thomas W. Lipps's law practice is located in Algona, Iowa. The firm is Peterson & Lipps. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas W. Lipps handle?
Thomas W. Lipps focuses on personal injury, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Thomas W. Lipps practiced law?
Thomas W. Lipps has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Thomas W. Lipps go to law school?
Thomas W. Lipps earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact Thomas W. Lipps for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas W. Lipps received?
Thomas W. Lipps's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- 1979
B.S.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Admitted: 1979
Iowa
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2003

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