Stephen E. Doohen

In addition to his courtroom experience, Steve is well-versed in representing clients who need alternative dispute resolution, including mediations and arbitrations. He has likewise prosecuted and defended numerous cases on appeal.

Steve has been practicing law since 1996 and has been with Whitfield & Eddy, PLC since 1998.

Of Particular Note:

• AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell

• Selected for inclusion in 2013 Great Plains Super Lawyers in the field of General Litigation (Super Lawyers: 2013)

Experience & Professional Activities

Work Experience:

• Member with Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C. since 2003

• Associate with Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C., 1998-2003

• Attorney with Shull, Cosgrove, Hellige & Lundberg, Sioux City, Iowa, 1996-1998

Professional Activities and Affiliations:

• Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers

• American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)

• Iowa Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (President, 2014: President-Elect, 2013; Vice President, 2012)

• DRI, Voice of the Defense Bar

• The Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel

• Iowa Association of Business & Industry (Tort Reform Committee)

• Iowa Defense Counsel Association (Chair, Legislative Committee, 2014)

• Iowa State Bar Association (Sections: Litigation)

• Nebraska State Bar Association

• Polk County Bar Association

• State Bar of South Dakota

Cases, Presentations & Publications

Selected Publications, Presentations and Teaching Appointments:

• Author, The Iowa Lawyer, ABOTA College Gives Young Attorneys Trial Experience, June 2012

• Frequent presenter on topics of interest to litigators and insurance industry claims professionals

• Presenter, Iowa Defense Counsel Annual Seminar, 2001 and 2002.

• Author (with Scott Hindman and James Radig), Iowa Chapter, State by State Guide to Architect, Engineer, and Contractor Licensing, 1998 Edition.