Colin Lane

Colin is a member of the firm's litigation practice group, where he represents clients in civil disputes across a range of industries, including construction, insurance defense, and transportation. He works closely with clients from the earliest stages of a case, helping them assess risk, build a strategy, and make informed decisions before a dispute escalates. His approach favors early, clear-eyed case assessment over reactive litigation.

notable matters

Colin recently obtained a favorable summary judgment ruling on behalf of the employer in an Iowa workers' compensation case, successfully arguing the employer was exempt from coverage under Iowa law. The decision resulted in the complete dismissal of the claimant’s benefits claim. He also represented a workers’ compensation carrier in complex multiparty wrongful death litigation, securing a favorable settlement that protected and recovered the carrier’s lien interests. The resolution effectively balanced competing claims among multiple parties while maximizing the carrier’s recovery. 

Public Speaking and Client Training

Colin has spoken on Iowa workers' compensation topics at seminars and private client training sessions.

Professional Background

Colin earned his Juris Doctor from Drake University Law School in 2023, where he served on the staff and later as Managing Editor of the Drake Journal of Agricultural Law. His note, "Cracking the Code: Open-Source Seed and Intellectual Property Rights," was published in the Journal's 28th volume. He earned his undergraduate degree from Luther College in 2020. Colin was admitted to the Iowa bar in 2023 and the Nebraska bar in 2024, and he is a member of both the Iowa State Bar Association and the Nebraska State Bar Association.

Contact Colin

To speak with Colin about a litigation matter, contact him at 515-288-6041.

Presentations and Publications

• Presenter, Mastering the AMA Guides in Iowa Workers’ Compensation, Iowa Workers’ Compensation Advisory Committee Symposium (May 2026)
• Presenter, Iowa Workers’ Compensation Case Law Update, Iowa State Bar Association Annual Meeting (2024)
• Presenter, Case Law Update, Iowa Association of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Seminar (2024)
• Author, Cracking the Code: Open-Source Seed and Intellectual Property Rights, Drake Journal of Agricultural Law (2023)
  
  

Affiliations

• Iowa State Bar Association
• Nebraska State Bar Association