Jeff W. Wright
Practice Areas
Admissions
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Minnesota
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
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Eight Circuit Court of Appeals
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, toxic tort and product liability litigation. Jeff is experienced in a broad range of civil matters, having tried more than twenty-five cases to a jury.
Education
University of Iowa, Juris Doctor 1998
Northwestern College, Bachelor of Arts 1995
Professional Organizations
American Bar Association
Iowa State Bar Association
Nebraska State Bar Association
South Dakota State Bar Association
Minnesota State Bar Association
Woodbury County Bar Association
Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
Iowa Defense Counsel Association
Publications/Presentations
Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers’ Annual Seminar, Speaker 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decision in “Hagen v. Siouxland OB/GYN, et. al.,799 F.3d 922” (8th 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
Community Involvement
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District – President, Board of Directors
Youth Sports Coach