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Pitton Law P.C. is a law firm with a multistate practice dedicated to meeting the particular needs of our individual and business clients. We apply creative strategies and experience gained through more than three decades of trials, appeals, arbitrations, mediations and administrative hearings in several state and federal courts, ADR proceedings and agency hearings.. Our office includes founding attorney Michael J. Pitton, law clerks from the University of Iowa College of Law, and an office manager. The firm was started in 1994 by Mr. Pitton in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was subsequently relocated to Iowa City, Iowa in 1998, due in part to its proximity to the Iowa College of Law, where he teaches several courses to upper class law students.. We care about our clients, are sensitive to their unique circumstances and constantly strive to provide the highest quality of representation possible. Many of our firm's clients have been referred to us by other attorneys due to the complex nature of their case and our commitment to personal service. We offer flexible and alternative fee arrangments as necessary, and endeavor to resolve legal issues in an efficient and cost effective manner.. Professional Credentials:. Private practice attorney in states of Iowa, Minnesota, and Illinois (1977 to present). Trial and appellate counsel in cases representing both plaintiffs and defendants. Arbitrator for over 15 years through American Arbitration Association and by private appointment. Supreme Court certified Arbitration and Mediation training. Included in nationwide Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. AV-rated in Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory

J. Dean Keegan was born and raised in Waterloo, Iowa. After high school Dean served in the United States Navy and eventually settled in Iowa City in 1975. Dean received a Bachelor of General Studies degree from the University of Iowa with coursework emphasis in Social Work and Counseling. From 1979 until 1982 Dean worked as a probation officer with a caseload exclusively of people who were convicted of Operating While Intoxicated. In 1982 Dean went to work for the University Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City as a Chemical Dependency Counselor. While employed there Dean co-authorized a theoretical model for the treatment for alcoholism which he presented at the Thirty-First International Institute on the Prevention and Treatment of Alcoholism in Rome, Italy. As a presenter at the conference Dean participated in a Special Private Audience with Pope John Paul II to discuss improved methods for treating alcoholism. From 1989 Dean began the accelerated program at the University of Iowa College of Law and graduated in 1991. Dean joined with Kinnamon, Kinnamon, Russo and Meyer in 1992 as an association of sole practitioners.. Dean is a longstanding Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the American Association for Justice, and the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association. Dean was appointed to the Board of Governors of the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association in 2003. He founded the Criminal Law Section of the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association in the same year. He was Chair of the Criminal Law Section from 2003 to 2006 and a member of the Executive Board of the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association from 2003 to 2006. Dean is currently a member of the Board of the Criminal Law Section of the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association and the Board of Governors of the Association. His position with the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association has allowed him to draft legislation and lobby in the state of Iowa for common sense amendments to laws governing OWI revocations and CDL cancellations.. In 2008 Dean was accepted for admittance into the National College for DUI Defense, an organization that promotes effective and aggressive defense of citizens accused of driving under the influence. This organization sponsors seminars for defense attorneys to hone their skills in the defense of OWI and DUI cases. In June of 2009, Dean attended a 28 hour comprehensive seminar co-sponsored by the College covering the forensics of blood and urine testing. And in April of 2009, he completed training in the National Highway Safety Administration and International Association of Chiefs of Police DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing - the same training that officers receive when they learn to administer field sobriety tests.. Dean currently maintains offices in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. His practice is limited to criminal defense with a major component being Operating While Intoxicated cases. Dean has presented at several conferences on topics related to OWI defense, including field sobriety testing, jury selection in OWI cases, Drug Recognition Evaluation protocols, and the use of video in OWI defense. Dean enjoys a reputation for being extremely knowledgeable in OWI Issues and for zealously representing the accused.

Eric D. Tindal was born in Iowa City, Iowa and was raised in Kalona, Iowa.   While still in high school Eric joined the United States Army Reserves and he served until 1999.  While in the military Eric was trained as a Combat Medic and a Respiratory Specialist.  From the age of 19 until graduating from law school Eric worked in the intensive care units at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.  Eric also worked for several years at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo, Iowa and Washington County Hospital in Washington, Iowa.  This experience proved to be invaluable in working with injured clients and with expert witnesses.. Eric graduated with distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law in May 2000 and started the practice of law in September of that year.  Eric was a founding member of the law firm Saylor and Tindal; and a founding member of the firm Nidey Erdahl Tindal & Fisher, PLC.  During that time Eric practiced in a broad spectrum of areas including but not limited to Criminal Defense in State and Federal Courts, Real Estate, Probate, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Tax and Appeals.  Eric has had the privilege of representing clients in dozens of jury trials in state and federal court.  This has included representation in various serious felony offenses including Murder in the First Degree.  The Iowa Bar Association requested that Eric teach new lawyers in Iowa about Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure.  Eric is one of 15 attorneys approved as a Criminal Justice Act (CJA) attorney in the Southern District of Iowa, Davenport Division.  Eric has also argued before the Supreme Court of Iowa, the Iowa Court of Appeals, and the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.. In 2017 Eric elected to focus his practice in the area of criminal defense, workers compensation, and personal injury.  The Law Office of J. Dean Keegan provided Eric with the perfect opportunity to work with attorneys he both respects and enjoys practicing with in a team environment.

Bruce is proud to have actively participated in a wide range of professional and volunteer groups throughout his career, including The American College of Trial Lawyers (State Committee), Iowa Defense Counsel (President), Defense Update Magazine (Board of Editors), American Board of Trial Advocates (member), and The Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (Midwest Regional Membership Chair & Board of Directors). Bruce is a past president of the Iowa State Bar Association and continues to serve on the administrative committee. He is also a member of the Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission and serves as the chair of the Language Access Subgroup and is a founding member of the New Iowans Legal Advice Clinic, which provides pro bono legal assistance to the community.. Having served as volunteer since 1977, Bruce’s involvement in the community has afforded him the opportunity to be involved in wide variety of organizations, his favorite of which is coaching youth sports.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.