Joanie Lynn Grife

Joanie Lynn Grife

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 22 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Marshalltown, IA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Social Security, Personal Injury

25 N. Center Street, Marshalltown, IA

About Joanie

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

30%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 22 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2003

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Location

The Grife Law Firm

25 N. Center Street, Marshalltown, IA, 50158

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Joanie Lynn Grife's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nichola | July 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Amazing and compassionate for my work comp case

I got injured at work in March 2019. After months of searching for a Work Comp lawyer, I found Joanie Grife and I couldn't have found a better lawyer to represent me! She was behind me during the entire process, beginning about July 2019 until July 2020. At any point, if I had questions/concerns or d...idnt understand paperwork or the case process, she was there to fully explain everything and answer all questions. She is straight forward, very experienced, understanding, and made me more comfortable with my case, knowing she was the one handling it. She is determined and will push to get things done in a way that is in the best interest of you. She is the perfect combination of being empathetic and stern to get the job done and closing your case with the best possible outcome in your favor. She is compassionate and devoted to her clients. Joanie is a one-of-a-kind lawyer that I would recommend to anyone and everyone that is dealing with a difficult situation during a Work Comp case. Joanie and her paralegal, Julie, always returned my phone calls in a timely manner. When hiring Joanie, you will come to find that she truly cares about you and not the paycheck she will get from your case. She settled my case and did so very diligently. There are not enough ways to say "thank you" for everything she has done. She is truly a blessing and was amazing through the entire process! Joanie is #1 in my book and I would gladly give her more stars, if possible, and recommend her to any and all that need a lawyer for Work Comp or Personal Injury.

Posted by Shelly | November 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Remarkably Passionate

Joanie was assigned to my work injury case and was very direct as to what the outcomes of my case could be. Joanie worked very diligently to ensure the outcome of my settlement would be in my favor... and it did. I am grateful for the services Joanie provided me. Without reserve, I would recommend h...er to anyone in need of a workers compensation or personal injury lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Work comp injury

Joanie was very professional and knowledgeable with the work comp laws and settled my case in a timely manner.

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Joanie Lynn Grife's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kathryn Walker

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Joanie is a great asset to her clients. She makes sure to cover all aspects of their case and works to obtain the best recovery possible. I would highly recommend her for personal injury or worker's compensation clients."

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Jennifer Meyer

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joanie works extremely hard for her clients and is a wonderful attorney. I have personally watched her prepare cases and she is excellent in the courtroom. She has compassion for those who have been injured and it shows through her diligent work for her clients."

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Erik Bair

Unknown lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Joanie is an outstanding attorney. She is not afraid to put in the hard work required to get her clients the results they deserve."

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Siobhan Schneider

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Joanie Grife is a thoughtful attorney who truly cares about the clients she serves. She is thorough, compassionate and is great to work with. Joanie is calm under pressure, and has always gone the extra mile in her research and case preparation. Joanie works very hard to get the best possible outcome possible for her clients. She is an exceptional attorney."

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Corey Walker

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joanie has shown to me over the years that she is hardworking and really cares about the people she represents. She impressed me so much that in 2011, I asked her to start working with us. Since then, she has helped many of our clients make a financial recovery in their car accident, dog bite and other personal injury cases. She has been a valuable asset to our office."

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Workers compensation lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

Top 10 Under 40 for the state of Iowa, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Walker, Billingsley & Bair

2005 - 2011

Attorney, Steffens & Grife, PC

2003 - 2005

Attorney, Kaplan an Frese

1997 - 2003

Paralegal, Gildemeister and Keane

Associations

2011 - Present

Iowa Association for Justice

2010 - Present

YWCA

President

2010 - Present

YMCA

Vice-President

2003 - Present

Marshall County Bar Association

2003 - Present

Tama County Bar Association

2008 - 2012

City of Haverhill

Mayor

Education

2003

University of South Dakota School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Bluefield College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

National YWCA Convention

Immigration

2013

National YWCA

Domestic Assault

Publications

2016

Instand Publisher Iowa Workers' Comensation An Insider's Guide to Work Injuries

2014

InstantPublisher Iowa Work Injuries, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Wrongful Death

Languages

English

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