Jason C. Palmer

Partner
Omaha
Des Moines

Jason is a partner at Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP in West Des Moines, specializing in civil litigation in federal and state courts. His practice includes civil rights cases, police misconduct, employment actions, and general tort liability, such as personal injury, malpractice, and construction issues. He frequently represents municipalities in false arrest and excessive force claims under §1983. Jason is certified in Advanced Internal Investigations and drafts policies on use of force and vehicle pursuits. He also handles municipal law issues, including zoning and wind turbine cases. Additionally, Jason represents trucking companies in personal injury and cargo claims, reviewing and drafting company policies for transportation issues.

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Career Highlights

Rockas v. Stockdale, No. 11-1584, 2012 WL 5954583 (Iowa Ct. App. Nov. 29, 2012) (unpublished)

Bradshaw-Hulsing v. Bd. of Adjustment of City of Clive, No. 09-1522, 2010 WL 2088461 (Iowa Ct. App. May 26, 2010) (unpublished)

Chamberlain, L.L.C. v. City of Ames, 757 N.W.2d 644 (Iowa 2008)

Kopple v. Schick Farms, Ltd., 447 F. Supp. 2d 965 (N.D. Iowa 2006)

Commercial Fed. Bank v. Qwest Corp., No. 03-0634, 2004 WL 2296370 (Iowa Ct. App. Oct. 14, 2004)

Piper v. Jerry’s Homes, Inc., No. 01-2018, 2003 WL 22199580 (Iowa Ct. App. Sept. 24, 2003)

Davis Ins. Agency, Inc. v. Barnes, Nos. 0-649, 00-254, 2001 WL 22986 (Iowa Ct. App. Jan. 10, 2001) (unpublished)

Education

Drake University Law School, J.D. with honors, 1997

University of Iowa, B.S., 1994

Admitted to Bars & Courts

Wisconsin

Iowa

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa

U.S. Tax Court

Memberships, Boards, & Committees

Claims and Litigation Management Alliance

Conference of Freight Counsel

Defense Research Institute

Iowa Defense Counsel Association

Iowa State Bar Association

Polk County Bar Association

Transportation Law Association

Trucking Industry Defense Association

Practice Emphasis
Publications

Allocating Responsibility for Defective Loading of Cargo: The Savage Rule (The Transportation Lawyer 2010)

Carrier Liability: When is Cargo Delivered? (The Transportation Lawyer 2010)

Legal Update (“Lifeliner”, published by the Iowa Motor Truck Association 2010)

Protect Yourself and Your Company (“Lifeliner”, published by the Iowa Motor Truck Association 2009)

Significant Cases

A Word From Our Clients

Awards

  • Best Lawyers in America®, 2023
  • Super Lawyers, 2019-2022
  • Martindale-Hubbell, 2020
  • Best Lawyers, Litigation – Municipal, 2023-2024