Joel T. S. Greer
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Practice Areas
Education & Background
The University of Iowa (B.A., with high distinction, Special Honors, 1975)
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Phi Eta Sigma
The University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1978)
- Omicron Delta Kappa, President
- Moot Court Board
- Appellate Advocacy II Honor
Background
Extensive civil litigation practice with approximately 168 jury trials to verdict and approximately 38 appeals in insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, explosions, fraudulent transfers by accountants and other professionals.
Honors & Awards
Super Lawyers
- Named a Great Plains Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters in 2007 and 2009-2024 in the areas of Civil Litigation, General Litigation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Iowa Defense Counsel Association
- Meritorious Service Award, 2018
Leadership Positions
American College of Trial Lawyers
- Board Member (Iowa Members), 2018-2021
Iowa Defense Counsel Association
- Board Member, 2012-2018
Marshall County Bar Association
- President, 2012-2013
Iowa State Bar Association
- President, 2007-2008
Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers
- President, 2001-2002
Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission
- Chair, 1999-2005
American Academy of ADR Attorneys
- Founding Member, 1998
- Board Member, 1999-2002
Blackstone American Inn of Court
- Barrister, 1989-1991
Iowa Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, 1978-1993
- Vice President of Member Services, 1985-1987
Memberships & Activities
State Bar Admissions
Iowa, 1978
Federal Court Admissions
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
U.S. Tax Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Professional Memberships
American College of Trial Lawyers
Defense Research Institute
Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers
Iowa Defense Counsel Association
Iowa State Bar Association
Marshall County Bar Association
Publications
- Randall v. Ary, 947 N.W.2d 414 (Table)(Iowa Ct. App. 2020)(unpublished)
- Richardson v. Lundberg, 913 N.W.2d 275 (Table)(Iowa Ct. App. 2018)(unpublished)
- Benninghoven v. Hawkeye Hotels, Inc., 902 N.W.2d 593 (Table)(Iowa Ct. App. 2017)(unpublished)
- Paine v. Am. Family Mut. Ins. Co., 899 N.W.2d 741 (Table)(Iowa Ct. App. 2017)(unpublished)
- Linser v. Cross, 860 N.W.2d 924 (Iowa Ct. App. 2014)
- Feld v. Borkowski, 790 N.W.2d 72 (Iowa 2010)
- Hand Cut Steaks Acquisitions, Inc. v. Fountain Three, No. 08-0677, 2009 WL 775459 (Iowa Ct. App. Mar. 29, 2009) (unpublished)
- Lamb v. Newton-Livingston Inc., 551 N.W.2d 333 (Iowa Ct. App. 1996)
- Fisher Controls Intern., Inc. v. Marrone, 524 N.W.2d 148 (Iowa 1994)
- Voluntary Settlement Not Affected by Later Court Holding
- Debra Sladek v. Kmart Corporation, 498 N.W.2d 838 (Iowa 1992)
- Technological Innovations Compel Economic Presence
- Fisher v. Keller Industries, 462 N.W.2d 307 (Iowa Ct. App. 1990)
- Garland v. Thielking, 462 N.W.2d 307 (Iowa Ct. App. 1990)
- Parks v. City of Marshalltown, 440 N.W.2d. 377 (Iowa 1989)
- Garland v. Capital Res. Corp., 432 N.W.2d 167 (Table)(Iowa Ct. App. 1988)(unpublished)
- Minard v. Sec. Sav. Bank, 432 N.W.2d 166 (Table)(Iowa Ct. App. 1988)(unpublished)
- Bornn v. Madagan, 414 N.W.2d 646 (Iowa Ct. App. 1987)
- Farmers Trust and Sav. Bank v. Manning, 311 N.W.2d 285 (Iowa 1981)
- In re Marriage of Bauder, 316 N.W.2d 697 (Iowa Ct. App. 1981)
