Preserving Your Rights and Freedoms
Biography
The Law Offices of Timothy L. Lapointe is a full service litigation firm practicing in state and federal court in Iowa.
Comprised of Attorney Timothy L. Lapointe, with over 25 years of experience , and two experienced full time paralegals, this firm is committed to ensuring that you receive the highest quality legal care and strives to achieve for you the best possible outcome.
Attorney Lapointe has tried hundreds of cases in North Iowa and throughout the State of Iowa. Tim has practiced in over 35 counties in Iowa since 1990.
Recently, Attorney Timothy L. Lapointe has been primarily engaged in and placing an emphasis on his work in the areas of Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice case.
He is also committed to providing quality representation in the areas of Probate Law and Employment Law.
Attorney Lapointe has a large network attorneys with whom he regularly communicates on important and current legal issues. He is a member of the Iowa Association for Justice and is a PAC Trustee of that organization. Timothy L. Lapointe also associates with Lapointe Law Firm in Indianapolis, Indiana, on select Employment cases in state and federal court.
Attorney Lapointe is an active member of the Iowa Bar Association and The Cerro Gordo County Bar Association. He has recently received an invitation for membership in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers.
Education
- University of Iowa College of Law, Iowa City, Iowa
- J.D.
- University of North Iowa
- B.A. - 1987
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: History
- Minor: Political Science
Bar Admissions
- Iowa, 1990
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa, 1990
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1990
Professional Associations
- Iowa State Bar Association
- Cerro Gordo Country Bar Association
- Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission, Commissioner since 1999
- Iowa Association for Justice (IAJ), member and PAC Trustee
- Iowa Association for Justice (IAJ) Board of Governors, 2016 to Present
Current Employment Position
- Attorney
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Workers' Compensation
- Wrongful Death
- Criminal Law
- Probate Law
- Employment Law
Honors
- AV Rated Litigation Attorney By Martindale-Hubbell
Major Cases / Types of Litigation
- 21 day trial in Winnebago County
- Handled class A felony criminal cases; including Murder and Kidnapping cases
- Representing injured parties since 1991
- Hundreds of Personal Injury and Workers Compensation cases, (including trials and settlements.)
- Successful Appeal after oral argument of Ellenbecker Arson and Burglary charges, Forest City, Iowa