Jodie Clark McDougal

Jodie Clark McDougal

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 21 years

Construction and development Lawyer at Des Moines, IA
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Litigation, Landlord & Tenant, Real Estate

215 10th St Ste 1300, Davis,Brown,Koehn,Shors & Roberts Pc, Des Moines, IA

About Jodie

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Construction and Development 35%

In the area of construction and real estate law, Jodie has represented general contractors, architects, subcontractors/material suppliers, and others within the construction industry, as well as property owners. Jodie’s work in her construction matters has involved both private and public construction projects; litigating cases that include allegations of negligent work and defective products; warranty claims; enforcement of contract rights; and collection matters.

35%
Litigation 35%

Jodie has a general litigation practice that includes insurance defense, professional liability defense,construction and real estate development litigation, commercial/business litigation, probate/estate litigation, contract disputes, intellectual property litigation, landlord/tenant litigation, employment litigation, and finance/equipment lease litigation.

35%
Landlord or Tenant 15%

Jodie regularly works in the area of residential landlord/tenant law and commercial lessor/lessee law, and has tried various residential landlord/tenants disputes, generally representing the landlord or property owner/manager. She has also assisted several landlords in drafting leases, implementing rules and regulations, and resolving the various tenant issues that arise, and has assisted commercial tenants/lessees with their various legal matters.

15%
Real Estate 15%

Jodie handles various types of real estate transactional and litigation matters.

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 21 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Davis,Brown,Koehn,Shors & Roberts Pc

215 10th St Ste 1300, Davis,Brown,Koehn,Shors & Roberts Pc, Des Moines, IA, 50309-3616

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Jodie Clark McDougal's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Ryan | June 12, 2019

Very helpful & insightful

Jodie pointed me in the right direction for my case, very knowledgeable, highly recommend her services, thank you for your time!

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2018

Excellent

She was very helpful and answered all my questions. Will be contacting should I need further assistance.

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Jodie Clark McDougal's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bradley Beaman

Construction and development lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Jodie. She and I worked together on a few cases. I found her to be very knowledgeable about construction law. She was highly dedicated to her client's cause and well-prepared in each case."

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Matthew McKinney

Litigation lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the opportunity to work with Jodie on a matter over the past year. Throughout my experience in working with Jodie, I have found her to be very responsive, respectful, and timely. I, without hesitation, endorse Jodie."

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Bradley Beaman

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Matthew McKinney

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Great Plains Super Lawyers "Rising Stars", Great Plains Super Lawyers

2015

Best Lawyers - Construction, Best Lawyers

2014

Great Plains Super Lawyers “Rising Star”, Great Plains Super Lawyers

2013

Great Plains Super Lawyers “Rising Star”, Great Plains Super Lawyers

2013

Friend of Nursing Award, Iowa Nurses Association

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Shareholder, Davis Brown Law Firm

Associations

2011 - Present

Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines

Member

2011 - Present

National Association of Homebuilders

Member

2011 - Present

HBA of Iowa

Member

2010 - Present

Iowa Defense Counsel Association

Member

2004 - Present

Polk County Women Attorneys

Member

2004 - Present

Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys

Member

2004 - Present

Iowa State Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Polk County Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2013

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa

Vice President and Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Capital Promotions v. Baxter

Entire lawsuit was dismissed on summary judgment

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Education

2004

University of Arizona College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2013

Story County Bar Association CLE

Iowa Mechanic's Lien Law

2013

ProBuild Annual Meeting (Dubuque, Iowa)

Iowa Construction and Lien Law

2013

IMHA Annual Meeting

Various Topics in Landlord / Tenant Law

2013

HBA / Remodeler's Council Meeting

Iowa Construction Law

2013

Greater Des Moines Heating and Cooling Association Meeting

Iowa Lien Law

2012

HBA: Construction Contract and Law Day

Construction Contract Law Issues

2012

HBA Meeting - Remodelers Council

Mechanic's Liens

2012

2012 Employment Law Seminar

Terminations and Contesting Unemployment Benefits

2011

Fiduciary Litigation Seminar

Powers of Attorney - Fiduciary Litigation

2011

Employment Law Seminar

A Guide to HR Investigations and Bullying in the Workplace

2010

Employment Law Seminar

FMLA: Absences and Return to Work Issues

2010

CNG Meeting

Construction and Real Estate Issues

2009

Employment Law Seminar

FMLA

2008

Employment and Labor Law Seminar

Sexual Harrassment

2007

Employment Law Seminar

Employee Discipline and Investigations

2006

Employment and Labor Law Seminar

Sexual Harrassment

2005

Employment Law Seminar

Sexual Harrassment

Publications

2013

www.lienlawonline.com Iowa Mechanic's Lien Law

2012

LienLawOnline.Com Iowa Mechanic's Lien Law

Languages

English

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