Background

Jeff Wright is a trial attorney and general civil litigator who represents individuals, companies, and insurance carriers. Jeff’s general practice includes advising clients on commercial, personal injury, property damage, construction, medical malpractice, and product liability litigation. Jeff is experienced in a broad range of civil matters, having tried more than twenty-five cases to a jury.

Professional Organizations

• American Bar Association
• Iowa State Bar Association
• Nebraska State Bar Association
• South Dakota State Bar Association
• Woodbury County Bar Association
• Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
• Iowa Defense Counsel Association

Publications/​Presentations

• Certificates of Merit in Medical Malpractice cases – Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers 2021.
• Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers’ Annual Seminar, Speaker re: Hagen v. Siouxland OB/GYN, et. al., 799 F.3^d 922” (8^th Cir. 2015).
• Contributing author, ​“Pepper v. Star Equipment. Revisited”, Defense Update (2002)
• Contributing author, ​“Offers to Confess Judgment: An Important Tactical Tool for Defense Counsel”, Defense Update (2000)

Special Recognition

• American College of Trial Lawyers – Fellow
• Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers – Fellow
• Martindale-Hubbell® Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™
• Sioux City Journal ​“Forty Under 40” Young Leaders Award 2002

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Practice Areas

• Agricultural Law
• Commercial and Business Litigation
• Construction
• Personal Injury
• Product Liability
• Medical Malpractice Defense
• Alternative Dispute/Mediation

Admissions

• Iowa
• Nebraska
• South Dakota
• U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa
• U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
• U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota
• Eight Circuit Court of Appeals

Education

• University of Iowa, Juris Doctor 1998
• Northwestern College, Bachelor of Arts 1995

Community Involvement

• Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District – Past President, Board of Directors
• Youth Sports Coach