Lori A. Brandau

Education & Background

Education

Wartburg College (B.A., summa cum laude, 1993)

The University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., with high distinction, 1997)

Practice Areas

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Workers' Compensation
Mediation & Arbitration

Overview

With a client-centric approach designed to accomplish optimal results, Attorney Lori Brandau has a business-focused practice advising employers, insurance companies, and third-party administrators in a variety of workers’ compensation matters.

Lori brings nearly three decades of experience to the table as she provides counseling in non-litigated matters, representation in contested cases before the Iowa Workers' Compensation Commissioner, and appellate representation in judicial review proceedings.

At Dickinson Bradshaw, Lori’s practice also extends into the areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation & Arbitration, where she frequently serves as a mediator in workers’ compensation matters.

Honors & Awards

Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating

Best Lawyers

Selected for inclusion in the 2020-2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers.

Martindale-Hubbell

AV Preeminent Peer Review rated – the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards.

Leadership Positions

Wartburg College Alumni Board

Member, 2004-2008

Iowa Association of Workers' Compensation Lawyers, Inc. Board of Governors

Member, 2005-2011

Key Clients

EMC Insurance Companies
MidAmerican Energy Company
Muscatine Logistics
Ruan
The Waldinger Corporation

Memberships & Activities

State Bar Admissions

Iowa, 1997

Professional Memberships and Admissions

American Bar Association
Iowa Association of Workers' Compensation Lawyers, Inc.
Iowa State Bar Association
Polk County Bar Association

Support Team

JENNIFER GIBSON (LEGAL ASSISTANT)

jgibson@dickinsonbradshaw.com

515.246.5852

BETHANY SCHMIDT (PARALEGAL)

bschmidt@dickinsonbradshaw.com

515.246.5881

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