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Browse nursing home abuse lawyers serving Iowa City, Iowa. Contact information and addresses listed below.
20 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Iowa City, IA
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Showing 20 nursing home abuse lawyers in Iowa City, IA
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Farnsworth Law PLC
103 E College St # 209, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 333-1869 farnslaw.com
Fitzgerald, Klesner, & Pavelich, PLC
373 Scott Ct STE B, Iowa City, IA 52244
(319) 320-4569 iclawfirm.com
Thompson Law Office
308 E Burlington St #147, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 820-0444 thompsonjustice.com
Hoefer Flaming PLLC (Hoefer Law Firm)
Eastdale Plaza, 1700 S 1st Ave UNIT 11, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 338-5343 hoeferlaw.com
Keegan, Tindal & Jaeger
319 E Bloomington St, Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-5524 keeganlegal.com
Iowa Legal Aid - Iowa City
125 S Dubuque St Suite 4A, Iowa City, IA 52240
(800) 532-1503 iowalegalaid.org
Foster Law Office
1519 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 383-0405 fosterlaw.com
Phelan Tucker Law LLP
321 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 354-1104 phelantuckerlaw.com
Leff Law Firm
222 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 338-7551 lefflaw.com
Neuzil Sanderson & Sigafoose Pc
119 Wright St, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 337-3167 neuzillaw1.com
O'Flaherty Law of Iowa City
535 Highland Ave Ste. A, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 500-4064 oflaherty-law.com
Mears Law Office
209 E Washington St Suite 207, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 351-4363
Nierman ADR - Commercial Mediation and Arbitration
2007 Laurence Ct NE, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 351-4900 niermanadr.com
Iowa City Legal Connection
136 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 343-1610 iowacitylegal.com
Kennedy Law Firm
920 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 351-8181 kennedylawyers.com
Hayes Lorenzen Biderman Lawyers PLC
125 S Dubuque St #580, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 432-7948 hlplc.com
Mears Julia
Paul-Helen Building, 209 E Washington St # 203, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 351-4363
Karen A Lorenzen
125 S Dubuque St #580, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 887-3688 hlplc.com
James P. Hayes
125 S Dubuque St #580, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 887-3688
Astraea Legal LLC
518 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 255-7800 astraea.legal
If you suspect a loved one has suffered abuse or neglect in an Iowa City nursing home, a lawyer can help you understand your options. Iowa law requires nursing homes to meet specific care standards, and violations may lead to legal action. Local attorneys are familiar with Johnson County courts and Iowa regulations regarding elder abuse.
What Does a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer in Iowa City Cost?
Most nursing home abuse lawyers in Iowa work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if you win your case. Typical contingency fees range from 33% to 40% of the settlement or award. Some lawyers may charge a flat fee for initial consultations, which often range from 100 to 500 dollars. Costs for filing fees, expert witnesses, and medical records can add up, but many lawyers advance these costs and deduct them from the final recovery. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time limit to file a nursing home abuse lawsuit in Iowa?
Iowa Code section 614.1 sets a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, including nursing home abuse. This time limit starts from the date the injury was discovered or should have been discovered. It is important to act quickly to preserve your legal rights.
What types of abuse are covered under Iowa law?
Iowa law covers physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of nursing home residents. The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals investigates complaints and can impose penalties on facilities that violate state regulations.
How do I prove nursing home abuse in Iowa?
Evidence may include medical records, photographs of injuries, witness statements, and facility inspection reports. An Iowa City lawyer can help gather this evidence and work with medical experts to show that the nursing home failed to meet the required standard of care.
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