Patrick G. Vipond

Partner
Omaha
Des Moines

Pat Vipond is a founding partner of Lamson Dugan & Murray and currently serves on the Management Committee of the Firm.  Mr. Vipond has over 32 years of courtroom experience representing corporations, individuals and partnerships in a wide variety of commercial, insurance, and professional negligence litigation.

In the professional malpractice area, Pat represents doctors, nurses, psychologists, physician assistants, hospitals, attorneys, and insurance agents. He has represented plaintiffs and insurance companies in complex insurance coverage matters. Pat represents individuals and organizations before state agencies including the Nebraska Department of Health.  As one of the attorneys in Lamson Dugan and Murray’s expanding health care practice, he consults on risk management and administrative and organizational issues for hospitals.

We Got You Covered

Career Highlights

Secured defense verdict in professional negligence case of a failed arterial bypass surgery.

Secured dismissals of numerous medical and hospital malpractice claims by summary judgment.

Secured defense verdict in title insurance claim involving a claim against an insurance company when a title insurance agent absconded with funds.

Secured dismissal of life insurance company in interpleader action.

Secured settlement of complex commercial defect litigation.

Secured dismissal of legal malpractice as a result of dispute between two banks and their attorney.

Secured dismissal of lawsuit against insurance agent for alleged failure to procure adequate insurance coverage.

Education

Creighton University School of Law, J.D.

University of Nebraska at Omaha, magna cum laude

Admitted to Bars & Courts

Nebraska State and Federal Courts

State Court in Iowa

Federal and State Courts, various jurisdictions (pro hac vice)

Memberships, Boards, & Committees

American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow

Nebraska State Bar Foundation, Fellow

American Bar Association (Litigation Section; Tort and Insurance Practice Section)

Nebraska State Bar Association

Omaha Bar Association Nebraska Defense Counsel Association, Past President

Defense Research Institute

Professional Liability Defense Federation

Iowa State Bar Association

Practice Emphasis
Publications
Significant Cases

A Word From Our Clients

“I want to express my deepest gratitude for LDM’s exceptional work and dedication throughout the case. Your commitment and expertise were instrumental in achieving a favorable outcome. Thank you for believing in the case and your meticulous effort defending OI. The preparation, strategy, and skillful presentation were evident throughout the trial and played a significant role in the verdict. The physicians of OI and I thank you for protecting our reputation.”
Lynda Barrie, CEO
Medical Malpractice

Awards

  • American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
  • Listed as one of Omaha’s “Best Lawyers” for professional negligence by Omaha Magazine Selected to the Great Plains Super Lawyers
  • Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation; Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants; Professional Malpractice Law-Defendants, 2016
  • 2023 Best Lawyers
  • The American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers 15 Years