Janice M. Thomas

Partner
Omaha
Des Moines

Janice Thomas is a partner of Lamson Dugan & Murray in the Des Moines office. Over the years, she has handled a variety of litigation matters including, but not limited to, professional negligence matters including medical, dental and attorney malpractice defense, personal injury defense, claims against school districts based on alleged Title IX violations, allegations of negligent supervision, retention and hire, and discrimination matters.

Janice is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Fewer than one percent of the total number of lawyers in a state or Canadian province are inducted into the College.

Outside of work, Janice enjoys spending time hiking and bicycling with her family.

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Career Highlights

Obtained a defense verdict in favor of a physician assistant arising out of alleged failure to properly diagnose and treat a fracture.

Secured several of defense verdicts in personal injury claims, farm accidents and underinsured motorist claims.

Obtained summary judgment in Title IX claim against as school district.

Obtained summary judgment that was affirmed on appeal for an insurance agency that was alleged to have not purchased the proper insurance.

Education

Drake University, J.D., member of the Moot Court Board

University of Iowa

Admitted to Bars & Courts

Iowa

United States District Court Northern District of Iowa

United States District Court Southern District of Iowa

United States Court of Appeals, Eight Circuit

Memberships, Boards, & Committees

Academy of Trial Lawyers, Fellow

Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers

Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers Board of Governors Fifth Judicial District Representative

Iowa Defense Counsel

Defense Research Institute

Practice Emphasis
Publications
Significant Cases

Save Our Stadium v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, __ N.W.Wd__(Iowa 2022)

Heinz v. Heinz, 653 N.W.2d 334 (Iowa 2002)

Meck v. Iowa Power & Light Co., 469 N.W.2d 274 (Ia Ct. Appp. 1991)

Doe v. Otto, 942 N.W.2d 2 (Iowa Ct. App.2020)

Mustafa v. Yor, 772 N.W.2d 270 (Iowa Ct. App. 2009)

Corey v, D, Dowie Construction, Inc., 2005 Iowa App. Lexis 714)

Carter v. Rowe, 2005 Iowa App. Lexis 1547

Walkup v. Mauldin, 2001 Iowa App. Lexis 346

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Awards

  • AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review (highest peer review rating)