Janice M. Thomas
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.
We Got You Covered
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.
Drake University, J.D., member of the Moot Court Board
University of Iowa
Iowa
United States District Court Northern District of Iowa
United States District Court Southern District of Iowa
United States Court of Appeals, Eight Circuit
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
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)