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Tim Bottaro

Tim Bottaro

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  • Personal Injury, Products Liability
  • Iowa
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Mr. Bottaro has extensive experience in handling personal injury claims and cases, and I highly recommend him to handle any types of personal injury litigation.
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Biography

Attorney Tim Bottaro is a graduate of Creighton University (B.A. 1981) and the University of Iowa (J.D. 1983 With Distinction). He is admitted to practice law in the United States Appellate Court (8th Circuit) and United States Federal Court, as well as Iowa state courts. Tim handles primarily personal injury cases, such as car accidents, motorcycle accidents, semi accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian injury accidents, wrongful death claims, construction accidents, dram shop suits (vs. establishments who serve alcohol), slip and falls, and animal bites. He also handles insurance litigation and general litigation matters. With Tim, your consultation is always free!

Tim became a member of the Iowa Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2017. In order to become a member, he had to be nominated by another member after first trying a certain number of cases before a jury. He will serve as President of the ABOTA Iowa Chapter in 2021. Tim serves on the Third Judicial District Nominating Commission, which is responsible for interviewing candidates to fill judicial vacancies. Nominees are then selected from the candidates based on merit, and their names are forwarded to the Governor. Tim is also a member of the Iowa State Bar Association and was the recipient of their 1st Annual Community Service Award. In addition, Tim serves on the board of a number of charitable, community, and political organizations.

Tim is a longtime Siouxland area resident and wholeheartedly supports all of our local music, acting, and other programs for the arts. He is a big believer in health and fitness and loves to debate everything to do with politics. He can often be found scheming ways to prank his partners and staff, who sometimes manage to get him back. All jokes aside, Tim’s hunger for justice is unmatched. He will strive to set things right for you!

Call Attorney Tim Bottaro today at 1-833-PAIN-SUX to help you with your personal injury claim.

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Video Conferencing
  • Zoom
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free consultations!
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Iowa
Supreme Court of Iowa
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Tigges, Bottaro, & Lessmann, LLP
- Current
Partner
Vriezelaar, Tigges, Edgington, Bottaro, Boden & Lessmann Law Firm
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Education
University of South Dakota School of Law
J.D. (1983) | Law
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Creighton University
B.A. (1981)
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Awards
Best Lawyer for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiff
BEST LAWYERS
AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell
Super Lawyer
Great Plains Super Lawyers
An honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Great Plains receive this distinction.
Gold Client Champion Award
Martindale-Hubbell
Top-Rated Lawyer Award
Avvo
The Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Best Lawyers
Top-Listed City Awards (Total Lawyers in Sioux City: 5 lawyers)
Best Lawyers
Best Law Firms – Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs (Metropolitan Tier 2)
Best Lawyers
Best Law Firms – Trusts & Estates Law (Metropolitan Tier 2)
Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers – Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs (Metropolitan Tier 2 )
Best Lawyers
Silver Client Champion Award
Martindale-Hubbell
Silver: Has received at least 3 client reviews and maintains an average client rating of 4.0 or higher.
Super Lawyer
Great Plains Super Lawyers
An honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Great Plains receive this distinction.
AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell
Super Lawyer
Great Plains Super Lawyers
An honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Great Plains receive this distinction.
Best Lawyers (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)
Best Lawyers
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Top-Listed City Awards (Total Lawyers in Sioux City: 4 lawyers)
Best Lawyers
The "Top-Listed" designation is given to the firm that has the most recognized lawyers in a particular location and practice area.
Best Law Firm - Trusts & Estates Law (Metropolitan Tier 2)
Best Lawyers
AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell
AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys are an elite group of attorneys who have been rated highly by their peers as having Very High Ethical Standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher)
Best Law Firm - Trusts & Estates Law (Metropolitan Tier 3)
Best Lawyers
Super Lawyer
Great Plains Super Lawyers
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Distinguished Attorney
Martindale-Hubbell
Super Lawyer
Great Plains Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyer
Great Plains Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyer
Great Plains Super Lawyers
An honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Great Plains receive this distinction.
Super Lawyer
Great Plains Super Lawyers
An honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Great Plains receive this distinction.
Super Lawyer
Great Plains Super Lawyers
An honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Great Plains receive this distinction.
Super Lawyer
Great Plains Super Lawyers
An honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Great Plains receive this distinction.
Super Lawyer
Great Plains Super Lawyers
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Outstanding Member Award
Iowa Association for Justice
Super Lawyer
Great Plains Super Lawyers
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Key Person Award
Iowa Association for Justice
Community Service Award
Iowa State Bar Association
Professional Associations
Iowa Supreme Court Advisory Committee Concerning Certain Civil Justice Task Force Recommendations
Member
Current
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Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure
Member
Current
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Woodbury County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Iowa American Board of Trial Advocates
President
- Current
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Iowa Association for Justice
Member
- Current
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Iowa State Bar
Member
- Current
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Iowa Association for Justice
President
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Speaking Engagements
The People's Power: 1st Amendment & Voting Rights, Constitution Day
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Iowa Middle School Mock Trials, Tournament, Sioux City, Iowa
Iowa State Bar Association
Mock trial is designed to introduce students to our legal system by providing a challenging, academic competition. The program offers students an opportunity for personal growth and achievement, emphasizing the importance of research, presentation and teamwork.
Iowa High School Mock Trials, Tournament, Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa State Bar Association Mock Trial Program
Mock trial is designed to introduce students to our legal system by providing a challenging, academic competition. The program offers students an opportunity for personal growth and achievement, emphasizing the importance of research, presentation and teamwork.
Iowa Middle School Mock Trials, Tournament, Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa State Bar Association Mock Trial Program
Mock trial is designed to introduce students to our legal system by providing a challenging, academic competition. The program offers students an opportunity for personal growth and achievement, emphasizing the importance of research, presentation and teamwork.
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - An Educational and Cautionary Tale Surrounding Mass Torts and Products Cases, IAJ Personal Injury Seminar
Iowa Association for Justice
An Educational and Cautionary Tale Surrounding Mass Torts and Products Cases
Certifications
Mediator - Personal Injury Cases
Iowa Mediation Services and Creighton University CLE
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Legal Answers
6 Questions Answered
Q. Can my dads friend come after me for $1100 to fix his truck after accident with a mini bike without an insurance claim?
A: If they turned the claim into their insurance company and it was paid, the insurance company would have a right to go after you for reimbursement.
Q. Sadly Tim I've already been through all that. They said anybody in the household 14 and older to be listed on the policy
A: I assume by your answer you are satisfied you have no insurance coverage for what happened. If this is the case then you are responsible for any negligence on your part and the damages you caused. You need to be given proof of the amount of the damages and the amount of his deductible. You use the figure $6,000.00 claimed and he say he has a $1,000.00 deductible. If this is correct then you would owe his insurance company the amount they paid-apparently $5,000.00-and the guy his deductible.
Q. I'm in Council Bluffs,IA
A: Just because your son is not on your policy doesn't necessarily mean he is not covered. Instead of relying only upon what the other driver is telling you, file a claim with your carrier. If they deny it they must tell you why and show you the language of the policy which they say supports their decision. You can request a copy of your policy in effect at the time of the collision to review it yourself.
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Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP
613 Pierce Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
Telephone: (712) 252-3226
Fax: (712) 252-4873
Monday: 8 AM - 4 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 4 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 4 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 4 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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