Peter Leehey

Peter Leehey

also known as Pete Leehey

4.7
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 41 years

Motorcycle accident Lawyer at Cedar Rapids, IA
Practice Areas: Motorcycle Accident, Workers Compensation, Car Accidents

425 2nd Street SE, Suite 1250, PO Box 547, Cedar Rapids, IA

About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Car Accident 25%

42 years

25%
Workers Compensation 25%

Pete took an interest in workers' compensation when he was fresh out of law school, and has been helping injured workers in Iowa ever since.

42 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 5 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2020

Good Standing

Licensed in Minnesota for 10 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2015

Authorized to Practice

Licensed in Iowa for 41 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 1984

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Location

The Biker Lawyers, P.C.

425 2nd Street SE, Suite 1250, PO Box 547, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52406-0547

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Peter Leehey's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Not just for bikers

Pete was easy to work with for scheduling meetings around my job and was even willing to do a phone conference so I didn't have to miss any more work. He obviously read the notes on my case that I'd written up and was able to explain why legal processes would go a certain way. He made an effort to kn...ow me and my situation. I didn't have any difficulty contacting him for any reason, which I know can be an issue with some attorneys. Pete was obviously very familiar with the whole process from beginning to end, which was reassuring.

Posted by Sarah | October 28, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Injury case

Pete did a great job of handling our case. Neither of us had ever been involved in a suit like this and he guided us through each step. He let us know what to expect, as well as how best to prepare for the different parts of the case. He also was very concerned with us as people, not just as a case. ...It was evident that he cared about us and our situation.

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Peter Leehey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anthony Olson

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Pete is an excellent attorney with many years of experience in Personal Injury. He has a special interest in advocating for injured motorcyclists."

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James Fitzsimmons

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pete is a talented, cutting edge, compassionate trial lawyer. He is a true mentor. I endorse this lawyer. Jim Fitzsimmons"

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer for always putting the clients needs first."

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Douglas Borthwick

Car accident lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Peter. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Albert Goodwin

Motorcycle accident lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for his great work on motorcycle accidents!"

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Car accident lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Peter. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Sean Cleary

Personal injury lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Jason Pietryga

Personal injury lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Zaheer Shah

Personal injury lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Leehey is a highly competent and compassionate member of the legal profession. His unique insight as a motorcyclist helps him have empathy with fellow riders who've been the victims of personal injury. I recommend him to colleagues and clients with enthusiasm."

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Howard Siegrist

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ligia Parmenter

Unknown lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter John Leehey is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very, very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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Jeffrey Runge

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Leehey is a highly experienced and well respected personal injury practitioner in the legal community."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Leehey is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."

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John O'Brien

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Timothy Vanderweert

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've referred clients to Peter in the past. He has a well-deserved reputation as an excellent attorney. I recommend him highly."

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Curtis Romanowski

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Experience is everything in this business and Peter has his bases covered."

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Robert Legislador

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pete is a great advocate for his clients and well respected amongst his peers."

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Nicholas Pothitakis

Workers compensation lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Pete Leehey is an excellent attorney whose skills as a trial attorney are very well respected in the state. He is a fearless advocate for his clients and pushes hard for the best results for his clients."

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Corbett Luedeman

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Anthony Olson

Personal injury lawyer

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Albert Goodwin

Litigation lawyer

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sean Cleary

Car accident lawyer

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Jason Pietryga

Criminal defense lawyer

Zaheer A Shah headshot
Zaheer Shah

Personal injury lawyer

Howard S. Siegrist headshot
Howard Siegrist

Criminal defense lawyer

Ligia M Melendez Parmenter headshot
Ligia Parmenter

Litigation lawyer

Jeffrey A. Runge headshot
Jeffrey Runge

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Richard Rosenstein

Personal injury lawyer

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John O'Brien

Personal injury lawyer

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Timothy Vanderweert

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Michael Hoffmann

Workers compensation lawyer

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Robert Legislador

Litigation lawyer

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Martin Peterson

Estate planning lawyer

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Tito Trevino

Workers compensation lawyer

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Patrick Waldron

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Reprimand issued in IA, 2022

updated on 03/27/2023

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Super Lawyer, Great Plains Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Great Plains Super Lawyers

2000

Meritorious Achievement Award, Iowa Trial Lawyers Association

1999

Outstanding Member Award, Iowa Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2002 - Present

President/Lawyer, TheBikerLawyers, P.C.

1998 - 2002

Partner, Wertz & Leehey, P.C.

1994 - 1998

Partner, Leehey & Valentine

1992 - 1994

Partner, Trevino & Leehey

1990 - 1992

Partner, Trevino, Leehey & Schnurr

1989 - 1990

Partner, Estes & Leehey

1988 - 1989

Associate, Estes Law Offices

1986 - 1988

Associate, Shelton Law Firm, P.C.

1984 - 1986

Associate, Lynch, Lynch & Fenchel

Associations

1998 - 2005

Iowa Trial Lawyers Association

Former Officer

1998 - 2005

Iowa Association of Workers Compensation Lawyers

Former Board of Governors

1997 - 1999

Iowa State Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section

Past Chairman

1991 - 1998

Iowa Trial Lawyers Association

Former Board of Governors

Education

1984

University of Iowa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Iowa

BGS

1979

Ellsworth Community College

AA

Speaking Engagements

2012

Personal Injury Seminar

Representing the Injured Motorcyclist

2012

9th Annual Motorcycle Safety Forum

Don't Let a Motorcycle Crash Destroy You Financially

1996

Personal Injury Seminar

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Languages

English

Activity

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