Meet the Attorneys

Meet the Attorneys

FREE Initial Consultation | Over 100 Years of Combined Legal Experience

FREE Initial Consultation 
Over 100 Years of Combined Legal Experience

Des Moines Workers' Compensation Lawyers

At Lawyer, Dougherty & Palmer, P.L.C., we understand how a workplace injury or an injury resulting from a car accident can affect the lives of you and your loved ones. Not only are you experiencing physical pain, but you also may be facing financial difficulties. We are here to help you get the medical care and compensation you are entitled to receive.

Our attorneys started our firm in 1995. With more than 100 years of combined experience, we have a long track record of helping our clients obtain the benefits they need and deserve.

Do you have questions about an injury you have suffered or a workers' compensation claim? Contact our Des Moines workers' compensation attorneys online today or call us for a FREE consultation on workers’ compensation, auto accidents, and other personal injury claims.
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About Us

David Lawyer was born in Des Moines and raised in Norwalk. He formed his own law firm after graduation, and he comes from a family of "lawyer Lawyers." 

John Dougherty was born and raised in the Des Moines area. He practiced at the Patterson Law Firm before joining his colleagues at Lawyer, Dougherty, & Palmer, P.L.C. 

Tom Palmer was born in Des Moines and raised in Oskaloosa. He previously worked with the firm of Hawkins & Norris.

David, John, and Tom received their undergraduate degrees from the University of Iowa and graduated from Drake University Law School. They are licensed to practice law in Iowa and are admitted to practice before all Iowa State Courts.. As spouses and parents ourselves, we understand the challenges that you are facing as a result of your injury.

We invite you to learn more about our lawyers' credentials below.
lawyers of Lawyer, Dougherty & Palmer P.L.C.

John P. Dougherty

Areas of Practice
  • Personal Injury - Plaintiff
  • Workers’ Compensation - Claimant
Bar Admissions
  • Iowa, 1990
Education
  •  Drake University Law School, Des Moines, IA - J.D. - 1990
  •  University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA - B.B.S. - 1986
Professional Associations and Memberships
  • Iowa Association for Justice, Member
  • Iowa State Bar Association, Member
John P. Dougherty

David M. Lawyer

Areas of Practice
  • Personal Injury - Plaintiff
  • Workers’ Compensation - Claimant
Bar Admissions
  •  Iowa, 1989
Education
  • Drake University Law School, Des Moines, IA - J.D. - 1989
  • University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA - B.B.S. - 1985
Professional Associations and Memberships
  • Iowa Association for Justice, Member
  • American Association for Justice, Member
  • Iowa State Bar Association, Member
David M. Lawyer

Thomas A. Palmer

Areas of Practice
  • Personal Injury - Plaintiff
  • Workers’ Compensation - Claimant
Bar Admissions
  • Iowa, 1988
Education
  • Drake University Law School, Des Moines, IA - J.D. - 1988
  • University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA - M.A. - 1984
  • University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA - B.A. - 1981
Professional Associations and Memberships
  • Iowa Association for Justice, Board of Governors
  • Iowa Association of Workers' Compensation Lawyers (IAWC), President 2016-17
  • Iowa State Bar Association, Member
Thomas A. Palmer
The experienced lawyers of Lawyer, Dougherty & Palmer, P.L.C., will help you get the medical care and compensation you are entitled to receive. Call us or contact us online today to schedule a FREE consultation. Fee-only upon recovery!
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