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Erik A. Luthens
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Biography
I was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. I obtained my undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Iowa in 1988 and obtained my juris doctor from Drake University Law School in 1991. Since graduating from law school and passing the Iowa bar in June, 1991, I have been a trial lawyer practicing with my father, August Luthens. The emphasis of my practice is civil litigation (trial law) and civil appellate law. I almost exclusively represent plaintiffs (injured people) in workers' compensation, personal injury, dram shop, medical malpractice, legal malpractice and other civil litigation matters.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Car Accident
20%
34 years | 200 cases
Medical Malpractice
20%
34 years | 45 cases
Personal Injury
20%
34 years | 500 cases
Workers Compensation
20%
34 years | 600 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Iowa for 34 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Parrish-Sams Luthens Law, P.C.
2910 Westown Pkwy, Ste. 203, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
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Posted by Millie | February 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
car accident
Erik Luthens was my attorney for a dramshop/car accident case in 2016. He was very attentive to my concerns and made me aware of what was happening every step of the way. I am thankful to have found an attorney of such high integrity and professionalism. I will certainly recommend his services.
Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2013 | Car Accidents
Great Lawyer
I was hit by a drunk driver and was badly injured. My first lawyer said he was an expert in this type of case but really didn't do anything.. I finally fired him after a friend told me to talk with Mr. Luthens. A week later I did hire Mr. Luthens who did more in the first 3 weeks then my first law...
Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2013 | Workers Compensation
Very satisfied.
I hired Eric Luthens to handle a complicated work comp case for me. He got the case settled for much more then I thought that I would ever get.
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Workers compensation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Attorney, Parrish-Sams Luthens Law, P.C.
1991 - 2020
Attorney, Luthens Law Offices, P.C.
1989 - 1991
Law Clerk, Neiman, Neiman, Stone & Spellman, PC.
Associations
2016 - Present
Iowa Association for Justice Board of GovernorsGovernor
1992 - Present
Iowa Association for JusticeMember
1992 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1992 - Present
Iowa Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1992 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Polk County Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Jasper County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Sanford v. Fillenwarth, 863 N.W.2d 286 (2015)
Case settled after the Iowa Supreme Court's ruling in Sanfords' favor.
Wilkins v. Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center, 758 N.W.2d 232 (2008)
Case proceeded to jury trial & ultimately resolved.
New v. Titan Tire Corp., WL 984730 (2001)
Case settled for approximately $382,000 after the Iowa Supreme Court refused to grant Titan's request for Further Review.
Greenwood v. Mitchell, 621 N.W.2d 200 (2001)
Case settled after the Iowa Supreme Court's Further Review ruling in Greenwood's favor.
Blecher v. Iowa Bd. of Educational Examiners, WL 18849 (2000)
The Iowa Court of Appeals remanded the case for a hearing on its merits.
State v. Gordon, 560 N.W.2d 4 (1997)
Thomas Gordon was granted a new trial.
Education
1991
Drake University Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
1987
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Science (BS),
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Can a personal injury claim be made also in addition to the work comp claim?
30 May 2021
Q&A
URGENT - Iowa Injured in Accident 2 yrs ago
29 Sep 2020
Q&A
Can i get a post court charge dropped by the victim?
10 Jun 2020