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Timothy L. LaPointe
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Timothy L. LaPointe

4.3
33 reviews

23 3rd Street NW, P.O. Box 525, Mason City, IA 50401

Personal Injury, Car and Truck Accidents, Premises Liability and 7 more

About Timothy L. LaPointe

Since 1990, Tim Lapointe has been a fixture in Iowa’s courtrooms, having practiced in more than 35 counties across the state. He’s tried hundreds of cases, which gives him a level of comfort and insight in front of a judge that only comes with decades of hands-on experience. While he’s well-versed in many areas, his primary focus is helping people who have been seriously hurt, whether that’s through a personal injury, a workplace accident, medical malpractice, or the tragedy of a wrongful death. He also provides essential guidance in probate and employment law. Tim is deeply connected to the legal community as a member of the Iowa Association for Justice and a PAC Trustee, and he’s even been invited to join the National Trial Lawyers Top 100. He also collaborates with the Lapointe Law Firm in Indianapolis on specific employment cases in both state and federal courts. For Tim, it’s about using his massive network and years of trial experience to make sure his clients get the best possible representation. He isn't just a local lawyer, he’s a statewide advocate who knows exactly how to navigate Iowa’s legal landscape.

 

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3.3
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3.7
Debtor and Creditor
Posted by anonymous
December 30, 2010
Hired Attorney

He was the lawyer that was covered on a company insurance plan. Did not personally search for a lawyer.

Debtor and Creditor
Posted by anonymous
April 11, 2011
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He did not make it clear that the $300 I paid on our first visit was not the total amount of the bill. I was billed an additional $ 450 following the completion of his work.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
October 07, 2011
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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 3
    • Car and Truck Accidents
    • Dog Bites
    • Wrongful Death
  • Premises Liability
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Workers Compensation
  • Criminal Law
  • Wills and Probate
  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction Accidents

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1990, Iowa
    1990, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
    1990, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
    Memberships

    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

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Iowa College of Law
    Class of 1990
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Northern Iowa
    Class of 1987
    B.A.
    History
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1965
    Mason City, Iowa, May 20, 1965

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Founder at Law Offices of Timothy L. LaPointe, PC
4.3
33 reviews

23 3rd Street NWP.O. Box 525Mason City, IA 50401U.S.A.

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  • Monday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

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    Timothy L. LaPointe was admitted in 1990 to the State of Iowa.
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    Timothy L. LaPointe is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa.
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    Timothy L. LaPointe attended University of Iowa College of Law.

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