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I was born and raised in Virginia. I grew up on the family farm. I worked along side my parents growing apples and peaches and raising cows. I was active in athletics and received a scholarship to attend Bluefield College in Bluefield, Virginia. While attending college I played volleyball and softball.
I moved to Sioux City, Iowa in 1997. My husband played baseball for the Sioux City Explorers. I started working as a paralegal, but had my heart set on law school. I graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2003 and moved to Marshall County, Iowa. My husband is the baseball coach at Marshalltown Community College. I have practiced law in Marshalltown, Iowa since 2003. I also served on the city council and as Mayor of Haverhill, Iowa. I am currently the President of the YMCA. I have three wonderful children. Liberty is 12 years old and I was blessed with twins, Ella and Brady that are 9 years old. They are very active in sports and keep me busy.
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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...
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...
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.
"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."
"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."
"Joanie is an outstanding attorney. She is not afraid to put in the hard work required to get her clients the results they deserve."
"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."
"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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2013
Top 10 Under 40 for the state of Iowa, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2014 - Present
Attorney, Walker, Billingsley & Bair
2005 - 2011
Attorney, Steffens & Grife, PC
2003 - 2005
Attorney, Kaplan an Frese
1997 - 2003
Paralegal, Gildemeister and Keane
2011 - Present
Iowa Association for Justice
2010 - Present
YWCAPresident
2010 - Present
YMCAVice-President
2003 - Present
Marshall County Bar Association
2003 - Present
Tama County Bar Association
2008 - 2012
City of HaverhillMayor
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BS - Bachelor of Science
2014
Immigration
2013
Domestic Assault
2016
2014
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