Attorney Profiles

Brian P. Galligan 
Des Moines, Iowa
Vice President, since 2007
phone (800) 217-9312 (Toll Free)
(515) 282-3333
fax (515) 282-0318
email Email Me

Areas of Practice:
Medical Malpractice
Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
Litigation & Appeals
Products Liability Law
Consumer Protection
Toxic Torts
Bar Admissions:
Iowa, 2000
U.S. Supreme Court, 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2006
U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa, 2004
U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa, 2004
Education:
University of Iowa College of Law, Iowa City, Iowa, May, 2000
J.D. (With High Distinction)
Honors: Order of the Coif


Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO, May, 1997
B.A.
Major:  U.S. History/Political Science


Classes/Seminars Taught:
Engineering and the Law: Product Liability, Iowa State University - Department of Engineering, November 7, 2006


Personal Injury Basics, Iowa State Bar Association, March 12, 2008


Changes Facing Trial Court Judges in the Coming Decade, 2008 Iowa Judicial Conference, June 19, 2008


Vicarious Liability Through Agency Relationships, Iowa Trial Lawyers Association - Auto/PI Seminar, August 1, 2008


Honors and Awards:
Iowa Trial Lawyers Association Key Person Award, 2007


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, 2000 - Present
Member


Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, 2006 - Present
Board of Governors


Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, 2005 - Present
Continuing Legal Education Committee


Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, 2006 - Present
Legislative Committee


Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, 2006 - Present
Justice For All PAC, Board of Trustees


American Association for Justice, 2000 - Present
Member


American Assoication for Justice - NLD, 2007 - 2008
Secretary


American Assoication for Justice - NLD, 2008 - Present
Treasurer


Polk County Bar Association, 2000 - Present
Member


Iowa State Bar Association, 2000 - Present
Member


American Bar Association, 2000 - Present
Member


Iowa State Bar Association YLD, 2005 - Present
District 5C Representative - Executive Council


Iowa State Bar Association - Independence of the Judiciary Committee, 2007 - Present
Member


Blackstone Inn of Court, 2004 - Present
Associate


Professional Negligence Section - American Association for Justice, 2005 - Present
Member


Product Liability Section - American Association for Justice, 2005 - Present
Member


Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, 2004 - Present
Member


Tort and Insurance Pratice Section - American Bar Association, 2000 - Present
Member


Past Employment Positions:
U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, Intern, 1995


The White House, Intern, 1996


Pro Bono Activities:
Iowa Legal Aid Foundation - Board Member, 2008 - Present
HOLA Clinic - Polk County Bar Association, 2006 - Present
Junior High School Mock Trial Program, Coach - Indian Hills/Stillwell Junior High, 2000 - 2005
High School Mock Trial Program, Coach - Valley High School, 2003
High School Mock Trial Program, Coach - Valley Southwoods, 2005
High School Mock Trial Program, Coach - Valley Southwoods, 2007
High School Mock Trial Program, Coach - Valley High School, 2008

The law firm of Galligan, Doyle, Reid & Galligan, P.C., with offices in Des Moines, represents injured people and surviving family members of fatal accident victims throughout the state of Iowa, including Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Ames, Sioux City, Waterloo, Davenport, Burlington, Keokuk, Iowa City, and Council Bluffs.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Galligan, Doyle, Reid & Galligan, P.C.
Suite 5, The Plaza
300 Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-2239

Toll free: 1.800.217.9312
P: 515.282.3333
F: 515.282.0318