Ms. Butkowski practices primarily in the areas of insurance defense and civil litigation. She has more than 20 years of litigation experience, including extensive experience in state courts throughout Iowa. She has tried dozens of jury trials as lead counsel and has been involved in both complex commercial and personal injury litigation. She represents a number of insurance companies in a wide variety of matters, including automobile accidents, slip and fall cases, industrial machinery and equipment, commercial properties, transportation and trucking, and construction. Ms. Butkowski has been admitted as a Fellow of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers. Ms. Butkowski serves as Vice President/Secretary of the firm's Executive Board.
Education
- The University of Iowa (J.D., 1997)
- Mankato State University (B.S.N., 1985)
Professional Affiliations
Active or formerly active in the following organizations:
- Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Iowa Defense Counsel Association
- Iowa State Bar Association, Litigation Group
- Dean Mason Ladd Inn of Court (Social Chair)
- Linn County Bar Association (Board of Governors; Chair, Attendance Committee)
Additional Biographical Information
- Wolf Creek Association (Board Member and Vice President)
- St. Pius X Church (Past President Parish Council and Liturgy Commission)
- Registered Nurse (1985-present)
- Regis Middle School Mock Trial, Attorney Coach
- Journal of Corporation Law, Senior Note and Comment Editor (1996-1997)
- Moot Court Board, Editor (1996-1997)
