James Bryan Presents on Requests for Admissions

Des Moines, Iowa
09.21.2026

Attorney James (Jim) Bryan presented "Request for Admissions: Samurai Sword or Wet Noodle?" at the Iowa Defense Counsel Association Annual Meeting and Seminar on September 10, 2026.

His presentation gave defense attorneys practical guidance for handling requests for admission at every stage of a case, from drafting a request to defending a response. The presentation covered:

  • How courts in Iowa, Nebraska, and federal jurisdictions treat requests for admission
  • The "reasonable inquiry" standard that governs how a party must respond
  • The line courts draw between an answer that's wrong and an answer that's sanctionable
  • Real world examples from parties who tried to dodge a request altogether to a defendant hit with 373 requests for admission in a single case
  • Practical strategy for attorneys facing evasive or incomplete responses

For more information:

Contact Jim Bryan at 515-288-6041

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