Fred Thomas Wilcox

My Story

Everyone has a story about why they became a lawyer. Mine began in 2015 when I was 37 years old.

My wife suffered a life-changing brain injury during surgery at the University of Iowa. Overnight our lives changed forever. I left my non-law career to become her full-time caregiver because I believed she deserved the dignity of living at home—not in a long-term care facility.

That decision exposed us to a system that too often places bureaucracy ahead of people. We spent years advocating for basic rights, medical care, services, and independence. Along the way I became deeply involved in Iowa’s disability community, fighting not only for my wife but for others facing similar challenges.

Those experiences changed me. I realized there was a tremendous need for attorneys willing to stand beside ordinary people when they are facing hospitals, insurance companies, corporations, and even government agencies.

That realization inspired me to attend Drake Law School when I was 43 years old, where I graduated with honors.

Today I am proud to be a plaintiff’s attorney. Every case I accept represents a person whose life has been disrupted through no fault of their own. I understand that because I’ve lived it and, yes, my wife still lives with me today and we fight every day to make sure that doesn’t change.

Education & Professional Background
My education reflects a lifelong commitment to learning and serving others.

Marion High School – Marion, Iowa
Bachelor of Arts in General Science – Coe College
Master of Business Administration – St. Ambrose University
Associate of Arts in Network Administration – Kirkwood Community College
Juris Doctor (Honors) – Drake University Law School

My business education provides insight into the financial impact an injury has on individuals and families. My technology background helps me efficiently manage litigation using modern tools while never losing sight of the personal relationships that matter most.

Professional Memberships
I am a proud member of:

Iowa State Bar Association
American Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Iowa Association for Justice
Drake University Law School Alumni and Law Library Associations

My Promise to Every Client
You deserve honesty, communication, and an attorney who genuinely cares about your future.

My commitment is simple:
• Return phone calls promptly.
• Keep you informed.
• Explain your options clearly.
• Prepare every case as if it could go to trial.
• Treat you with the respect and compassion you deserve.

Mission
My mission is to provide exceptional legal representation to injured Iowans while treating every client like family. I believe justice should never depend upon the size of an insurance company or the resources of a corporation.