Paul Thune
Thune Law Firm, 6800 Lake Drive, Suite 210
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
Telephone 515.249.2780
pthunelaw@gmail.com
I began the Thune Law Firm in September 1999 after 18 years as a trial lawyer with with the Peddicord Wharton law firm in Des Moines. During my years with Peddicord Wharton I tried over 100 jury trials to verdict. My practice is now limited to mediation and arbitration, primarily in the areas of personal injury, workers' compensation, employment, civil rights, discrimination, and construction law. I am a board certified mediator and have served as a mediator or arbitrator in over 6,000 cases. I have also served as a Special Discovery Master in complex litigation.
Memberships
Iowa State Bar Association
Polk County Bar Association
American Academy of ADR Attorneys
Personal
Age 67
Married to Catherine Thune
Two adult children, Rachel and Sarah
Education
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana (B.A. degree with highest honors, 1978)
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa (J.D. degree with honors, 1981)