CONCENTRATION
Jodie Clark McDougal is a shareholder of the Davis Brown Law Firm. Jodie has a general practice, mostly within the litigation arena, which includes torts and insurance defense, intellectual property litigation, commercial/business litigation, medical malpractice defense, construction contracts and litigation, creditor/debtor law and litigation, landlord/tenant law and litigation, real estate law and litigation, employment litigation, products liability litigation, finance/equipment lease law and litigation, probate/estate litigation, collection actions, lemon law litigation, and appeals. She practices before both state and federal courts.
SUMMARY
Since joining the firm in 2004, Jodie has tried several state court cases, both individually and with colleagues, in several practice areas. These trials included both bench and jury trials.
In her defense work -- including within the areas of torts and insurance defense, commercial litigation and creditor/debtor litigation -- Jodie has obtained dismissals through summary judgment in numerous cases of potentially high exposure. In 2007, Jodie obtained summary judgment, which was affirmed on appeal, in a $65 million suit brought by a local boxing promoter against her client, a Las Vegas boxing manager (Capital Promotions, L.L.C. v. Baxter, 2008 Iowa App. LEXIS 1200 (Iowa App. 2008)). In 2009, Jodie obtained summary judgment on six counts in defense of a $150 million suit brought against her client, a Fortune 500 company.
In her medical malpractice defense work, Jodie has obtained complete dismissals of numerous medical malpractice lawsuits brought against her clients, through motions for summary judgment. She has also worked with medical facilities to implement policy and/or practice changes in their medical care of patients.
In the area of employment law, Jodie has obtained summary judgment on multiple instances in defending an employer against a discrimination, retaliation, or wrongful termination claim. Jodie has also worked with numerous human resource managers/departments in implementing various employment policies.
In the area of real estate and construction law, Jodie has tried multiple cases, representing both plaintiffs and defendants, and has successfully settled numerous other cases. Further, Jodie has regularly worked with clients in drafting real estate and construction contracts.
Likewise, in the area of landlord/tenant law, Jodie has tried various landlord/tenants disputes, generally representing the landlord or property owner/manager. She has also assisted several clients in drafting leases, implementing rules and regulations, and resolving the various tenant issues that arise.
Jodie has represented numerous Fortune 500 companies, including national insurance companies, an automobile manufacturer, pharmaceutical company, national banks and financial institutions, agricultural company and an information technology company. Jodie has also represented many local and/or national medical facilities, construction-related companies, agricultural companies, and other companies.
ACADEMICS
Jodie graduated valedictorian from Ankeny High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from Iowa State University in 2001, graduating in the top 2% of her class. She graduated cum laude and in the top 15% of her class from the University of Arizona in May of 2004.
COMMUNITY AND OTHER EXPERIENCE
Jodie currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa.
Jodie is currently a member of the Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys, Iowa State Bar Association, Polk County Bar Association, Polk County Women Attorneys, Iowa Intellectual Property Law Association, and Iowa Defense Counsel Association.
In 2009, Jodie served as Davis Brown’s associate representative, which included serving on Davis Brown’s Board of Directors in her capacity as associate representative.
In 2001-03, Jodie worked in the Project SOAR Mentor Program, mentoring at-risk children 5 to 10 hours a week. Jodie has also volunteered at various times for the Leukemia Society of America and Make a Wish Foundation.
Jodie speaks each year at the firm’s Employment and Labor Law Seminar on various topics, including the ADA, FMLA, document retention, interviewing and hiring of employees, harassment related issues, and best practices for employers.
Resources
Jodie Clark McDougal Elected Shareholder
01/01/2010 - Jodie Clark McDougal has been elected a shareholder of the Davis Brown Law Firm. Jodie has a ...
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