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"6 Smart Questions to Ask BEFORE Hiring an Iowa Truck Accident Attorney"
3. Are You Eligible Under Iowa Rule DR 2-105(C) to Advertise That You Practice Primarily in Personal Injury Law?

This is a question that only a legal insider would likely know to ask. In order for an Iowa attorney to advertise that he or she "practices primarily" in personal injury law, the lawyer must file an annual written report with the Iowa Supreme Court's Commission on Continuing Education swearing that:

  • the greater of 400 hours or 40% of the lawyer's time in the preceding year was spent doing personal injury cases; and
  • the lawyer has attended 15 hours of continuing legal education in personal injury matters in the preceding year.

Do not be fooled if a lawyer tells you that he or she is eligible under Iowa Rule DR 2-105(B)! This means the lawyer to whom you are talking has spent no more than 100 hours or 10% of the lawyer's time in the preceding year doing personal injury cases. This question--"Are you eligible under Iowa Rule DR 2-105(C) to advertise that you practice primarily in personal injury law?"--is the fastest way to find out whether you are talking to an experienced Iowa truck accident attorney who is making an effort to stay informed of the latest medical and legal trends. Relatively few Iowa attorneys can answer this question with a "Yes."

To find out the rest of the 6 Smart Questions to Ask BEFORE Hiring an Iowa Truck Accident Attorney, download the entire Legal Insider Guide to Iowa Truck Accident Claims.

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