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Kevin J. Driscoll
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Kevin J. Driscoll

4.9
1 review

699 Walnut Street, Suite 1700, Des Moines, IA 50309

Products Liability, Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation and 9 more

About Kevin J. Driscoll

Kevin is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and a Fellow in the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers. Kevin has been listed in the Best Lawyers of America since 2008 and Chamber's USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business since 2006. He has been named "Des Moines Construction Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers of America on four separate occasions in 2015, 2017, 2021, and 2023.

Kevin maintains a trial practice in the defense of licensed professionals, including attorneys, accountants, architects, and engineers, as well as companies in the construction and commercial related industries. He has over 35 years of experience resolving construction disputes and insurance claims, including 25 years as the leader of the Firm’s construction law practice.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Products Liability
  • Commercial Law 1
    • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction Litigation
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation Services/Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Litigation 2
    • Railroad and Transportation Litigation
    • Civil Litigation and Trial
  • Health Care
  • Professional Liability 1
    • Professional Liability Defense
  • Labor and Employment
  • Medical Malpractice 1
    • Medical Malpractice Defense
  • Business Law 1
    • Business and Corporate
  • Insurance

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Finley Law Firm, P.C.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases

    Representative Trials:

    Wilson v. Ritel Copter
    Bristol Aerospace    : Successfully prosecuted five-week jury trial involving personal injury aviation product liability claim resulting in a $4,100,000 verdict for the firm's client.

    Construction Services, Inc. v. Eco Tech: Successfully prosecuted two-week jury trial for firm’s client involving enforcement of indemnity contract arising out of a workplace personal injury accident on a construction site.

    Diamond Homes v. Construction Material Testing, Inc.: Successfully defended firm’s client in jury trial involving construction related damages.

    American Family Insurance Company v. Monsma Corporation
    Bright Electric    : Successfully prosecuted two-week jury trial for firm’s client involving fire subrogation claim arising out of construction defect.

    Oelrich v. Johnson: Successfully defended legal malpractice jury trial for firm’s client regarding a will that excluded certain IRA assets awarded the heirs of the decedent.

    Adrian v. Honkamp Krueger v. Anderson, Lower, Whitlow P.C.: Successfully defended accounting malpractice jury trial for firm’s client regarding the preparation of audited financial statements of a multi-million-dollar manufacturing company.

    Select Appellate Cases:

    Gerdts v. Donan Engineering (Iowa Ct. App. No. 21-0727, January 24, 2024)

    Even
    All-Purpose Storage, LLC, v. Title Services Corporation    , (Iowa Ct. App. No. 21-0727, June 29, 2022)

    Core Structural Services, LLC, v. Neumann Brothers, Inc., North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters,
    Federal Insurance Company    , (Iowa Ct. App., No. 20-0432, 2021)

    In the Matter of the Estate of Ellen P. VanGinkel v. Kronthal, (Iowa Ct. App. No. 18-9 October 9, 2019)

    Van Dorn v. Hunter, 919 F.3d 541 (8th Cir. 2019)

    Iowa Sup. Ct. Att’y Disciplinary Bd. v. Stoller, 879 N.W.2d 199 (Iowa 2016)

  • Additional Links
    https://www.finleylaw.com/attorneys/kevin-j-driscoll

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1988, Missouri
    1998, Iowa
    United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
    United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
    United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
    United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri
    Memberships

    American College of Trial Lawyers

    The Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers

    Irish Legal 100

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Drake University
    Class of 1987
    J.D.
    with honors, Order of Coif, Law Review
    Other Education
    Loras College
    Class of 1982
    B.A.
    cum laude

Contact Kevin J. Driscoll

Member at Finley Law Firm, P.C.
4.9
1 review

Hub Tower, 699 Walnut Street, Suite 1700Des Moines, IA 50309U.S.A.

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  • Sunday By appointment

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Kevin J. Driscoll was admitted in 1988 to the State of Missouri.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Kevin J. Driscoll is admitted to practice in Iowa and Missouri.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Finley Law Firm, P.C. has 20 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Kevin J. Driscoll attended Drake University.
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    Kevin J. Driscoll is listed in the Appellate Practice, Banking Law, Business Law, Civil Trial Practice, Construction Law, Employment Benefits Law, General Practice, Health Care Law, Insurance Defense, Labor and Employment Law, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Product Liability Law, Real Estate Law, Tax Law, Transportation Law, Trusts and Estates, Wills and Probate and Workers Compensation section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

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