Lori E. Cole Magerko, Esq.
Background
Lori has first-chaired several jury and bench trials in the State of Iowa. Lori is also a Big Sister to 13-year-old Kaitlin through Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Iowa.
Practice Areas
General practice including, but not limited to Employment Law and Labor Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Professional Liability
Education
- University of Northern Iowa (B.A., 1993)
- Drake University Law School (J.D., with honors, 1998)
- Criminal Defense Clinic, 1998
- William F. Starr Insurance Law Moot Court Team, 1997 and 1998 (Finalist and Best Brief 1998)
- National Mock Trial Team, 1998
- Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity
State Bar Admissions
Iowa, 1999
Federal Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
Leadership Positions
Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Community Leadership Program – Class Member, 2004-2005
Professional Memberships and Admissions
- Iowa Defense Counsel Association
- Iowa State Bar Association
- Polk County Bar Association
Key Clients
- Auto-Owners Insurance Company
- EMC Insurance Companies
- Utica Mutual Insurance Company
Sample of Reported Cases
- Nelson v. Winnebago Indus. (Iowa 2000)
- State v. Westeen (Iowa 1999)
Practicing: Employment Law and Labor Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Professional Liability
