Jason C. Palmer
Jason is a partner at Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP in West Des Moines, specializing in civil litigation in federal and state courts. His practice includes civil rights cases, police misconduct, employment actions, and general tort liability, such as personal injury, malpractice, and construction issues. He frequently represents municipalities in false arrest and excessive force claims under §1983. Jason is certified in Advanced Internal Investigations and drafts policies on use of force and vehicle pursuits. He also handles municipal law issues, including zoning and wind turbine cases. Additionally, Jason represents trucking companies in personal injury and cargo claims, reviewing and drafting company policies for transportation issues.
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Rockas v. Stockdale, No. 11-1584, 2012 WL 5954583 (Iowa Ct. App. Nov. 29, 2012) (unpublished)
Bradshaw-Hulsing v. Bd. of Adjustment of City of Clive, No. 09-1522, 2010 WL 2088461 (Iowa Ct. App. May 26, 2010) (unpublished)
Chamberlain, L.L.C. v. City of Ames, 757 N.W.2d 644 (Iowa 2008)
Kopple v. Schick Farms, Ltd., 447 F. Supp. 2d 965 (N.D. Iowa 2006)
Commercial Fed. Bank v. Qwest Corp., No. 03-0634, 2004 WL 2296370 (Iowa Ct. App. Oct. 14, 2004)
Piper v. Jerry’s Homes, Inc., No. 01-2018, 2003 WL 22199580 (Iowa Ct. App. Sept. 24, 2003)
Davis Ins. Agency, Inc. v. Barnes, Nos. 0-649, 00-254, 2001 WL 22986 (Iowa Ct. App. Jan. 10, 2001) (unpublished)
Drake University Law School, J.D. with honors, 1997
University of Iowa, B.S., 1994
Wisconsin
Iowa
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
U.S. Tax Court
Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
Conference of Freight Counsel
Defense Research Institute
Iowa Defense Counsel Association
Iowa State Bar Association
Polk County Bar Association
Transportation Law Association
Trucking Industry Defense Association
Allocating Responsibility for Defective Loading of Cargo: The Savage Rule (The Transportation Lawyer 2010)
Carrier Liability: When is Cargo Delivered? (The Transportation Lawyer 2010)
Legal Update (“Lifeliner”, published by the Iowa Motor Truck Association 2010)
Protect Yourself and Your Company (“Lifeliner”, published by the Iowa Motor Truck Association 2009)
A Word From Our Clients
Awards
- Best Lawyers in America®, 2023
- Super Lawyers, 2019-2025
- Martindale-Hubbell, 2020
- Best Lawyers, Litigation – Municipal, 2023-2024