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Robert E. Tucker, Ph.D., J.D.
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Robert E. Tucker, Ph.D., J.D.

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2400 86th Street, Suite 35, Des Moines, IA 50322

Workers Compensation, Brain Injury, Disability and Death and 13 more

About Robert E. Tucker, Ph.D., J.D.

Rob Tucker, Ph.D., J.D. , president of Tucker Law, is a Des Moines, Iowa attorney who specializes in workers' compensation and personal injury law.

Born in Spokane, Washington, he attended Gonzaga University where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in speech communication. Rob continued his education at the University of Oregon where he earned a Master of Arts in speech, followed by a Ph.D. in speech communication from the University of Arizona, where he taught argumentation and advocacy.

After receiving his advanced degrees, he accepted an assistant professorship position in speech communication at Iowa State University where he was also the director of its forensics program. After leaving Iowa State, he earned a J. D. degrees from Drake University and established Tucker Law. Rob has dedicated his professional life to the twin pursuits of communication and the law. As both an attorney and a communication and trial consultant, he is uniquely trained, experienced and positioned to presents his clients' cases in the most effective way.

Rob is a married, father of two and lives in Ankeny.

Areas of Practice

• 75% workers' compensation (work-related Injuries and deaths)

• 20% personal Injury (auto accidents, slip and fall accidents)

• 5% other injury litigation

Litigation Percentage

• 100% of practice devoted to litigation

Certified Legal Specialties

• Worker's compensation law, Iowa Supreme Court

• Personal injury, Iowa Supreme Court

Published Works

• Individual Event Judging Philosophies, SCA Annual Convention, 1990

• Representative Cases

• In Interest of D.M., 516 N.W.2d 888 (Iowa Dist Ct. 1994)

Classes/Seminars

• Speech Communication and Debate (Argument), Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 1984 - 1990

• Speech Communication and Debate (Argument), Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, 1992 - 1993

Honors and Awards

• Dissertation: Detecting Deception in a Labor-Management Negotiation, 1984

• Sr. M. M. Conway Debate Scholarship, Gonzaga University, 1973 - 1974

Pro Bono Activities

• Rotary Club of Des Moines scholarship committee

• Former Adjunct Board Member, Epilepsy Foundation of America, Towson, Maryland, 2004 - 2007

• Former President, Epilepsy Association of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa, 1990 - 2003

Professional Associations and Memberships

• American Association for Justice, Member, 1991 - Present

• Iowa State Bar Association, Member, 1991 - Present

• Polk County Bar Association, Member

• Iowa State Bar, Section of Labor and Employment Litigation and Workers' Compensation Law, Member, Workers' Compensation Council

• American Bar Association, Member, Committees on Labor & Employment, Workers' Compensation

• American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm

• Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, Section of Workers' Compensation, Member

• American Association for Justice, Section of Workers' Compensation, Member

• American Society of Trial Consultants, Member

• American Society for Training and Development, Member

• Epilepsy Foundation of America, Former Adjunct Board Member

• American Trial Lawyers Association

 

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Robert Tucker is a very professional, yet down-to-earth, attorney. He communicated in a timely manner and did his best to ensure the best result in our case. We enjoyed working with him, especially considering the circumstances, and will use his services again, should the need arise.

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Areas of Law

  • Workers Compensation
  • Personal Injury 2
    • Trucking Accidents
    • Wrongful Death
  • Premises Liability
  • Toxic Torts
  • Other 10
    • Brain Injury
    • Disability and Death
    • Manufacturing Injury
    • Neck and Back Injury
    • On the Job Injury
    • Repetitive Motion Injury
    • Temporary Disability Benefits
    • Temporary Workers’ Claims
    • Car and Truck Accidents
    • Product Liability

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
    Spanish
    Bosnian
    Italian
  • Payment Information
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Other
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    President
    Firm Name
    Tucker Law Office
  • Pro Bono Services

    Former Adjunct Board Member, Epilepsy Foundation of America, Towson, Maryland, 2004 - 2007; Former President, Epilepsy Association of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa, 1990 - 2003; Candidate, Iowa House of Representatives, 2004; Chair, Ankeny Area Democrats, Ankeny, Iowa, 2004 - Present.

  • Additional Links
    https://www.tuckerlaw.net/robert-e-tucker.html http://www.tuckerlaw.net

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1991, U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa
    1991, U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa
    1991, U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
    1991, Iowa
    Memberships
    American Association for Justice
    Iowa State Bar Association
    Polk County Bar Association
    Iowa State Bar
    American Bar Association
    Iowa Trial Lawyers Association
    American Trial Lawyers Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Drake University Law School
    Class of 1991
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Gonzaga University
    Class of 1977
    B.A.
    magna cum laude

    University of Arizona
    Class of 1984
    Ph.D.
    Speech Communication: Argumentation

    University of Oregon
    Class of 1981
    M.A.
    Speech and Rhetoric
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1955
    Spokane, Washington, September 12, 1955

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    Robert E. Tucker, Ph.D., J.D. speaks Spanish, Bosnian and Italian.
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