team-member

Tim Bottaro

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Licensed for 38 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Motorcycle accident

Language

English

About

Born September 20, 1958 in Buffalo, N.Y., Tim is a graduate of Creighton University (B.A. 1981) and the University of Iowa College of Law (J.D. with Distinction in the Accelerated Program Class of 1983). Tim is admitted to practice in both the State and Federal District and Appeals Court (8th Circuit). Tim is a member of the General Practice Section of the Iowa State Bar Association. Tim’s practice area is 100% plaintiff’s personal injury. Tim represents those injured and family members of those killed by the wrongful (negligent) acts of others. In 2014, 2015 and 2016 Tim spoke to over 2000 attorneys and their legal staff as well as traveled to Kansas and South Dakota to teach/speak about Iowa’s new Expedited Civil Actions (ECA) procedure for cases of a lower value. Tim was one of 12 members serving on a Supreme Court Task Force charged with creating such a new system for Iowa. After countless hours and meetings, the Task Force delivered its proposal to the Iowa Supreme which accepted it with few changes. The new system went into effect January 1, 2015. In less than 15 months over 550 ECA Cases had been filed in a time of declining civil case filings. Iowa’s ECA system is believed to be one of the most utilized types of systems in the country. Tim and others have traveled to other states to talk about Iowa’s ECA system. Tim feels his service with the Iowa Association for Justice (IAJ) f/k/a the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, culminating in him becoming President in 2017 and his work on creating Iowa’s ECA system will be a part of his legacy to Iowa’s Civil Justice system. As a result of Tim’s work for the IAJ, he received the highest honor the organization bestows, the Verne Lawyer Outstanding Member award for his service on the Supreme Court Task Force which created the ECA system for Iowa. In 2010 Tim was honored with IAJ’s Key Person Award for his work as Chair of the Iowa Legislative Committee. This committee monitors every proposed bill introduced in the Iowa Legislature to look for those which would take away the rights of Iowans injured by the actions of others. The committee also proposes pro-justice laws and lobbies elected officials. In 2000 Tim was the recipient of the 1st annual  Iowa State Bar Association Community Service Award.

Practices Areas

Car Accident

Personal Injury

Motorcycle accident

Trucking accident

Language

English

Contact

Vriezelaar, Tigges, Edgington, Bottaro, Boden & Lessmann Law Firm613 Pierce StreetSioux City, IA, 51101

Office: (712) 823-9161

Website: N/A

Reviews

Steve and Kathy
September 28, 2019

Mr. Bottaro was a great help to my husband and I. He counsoled use with good information and helped us get want we wanted from the other insurance company. Mr. Bottaro did not charge us because he would have been costly so he helped us for free. Great man to deal with. Great lawyer to have.

Jen
September 8, 2019

Tim is the kindest and easiest person to talk to, he makes you feel safe and important. Tim went above and beyond helping me and I will continue to come back Tim for legal assistance. He is incredibly dedicated to his clients and his knowledge and intelligence is REMARKABLE!!!!

anonymous
November 15, 2017

Tim was awesome! Always kept us up to date on our case, returned emails and explained details every step of the way. Helped us with a difficult case and was completely thorough! Very pleased with the outcome.

Mark
September 14, 2016

From the moment I called, asking to discuss my case, Tim was upfront, told me exactly what been done on my case, what was being done and what would be done. I was constantly kept informed and all my questions were answered professionally and very, very promptly. Tim was immediate in answering emails whether weekends, nights or work days. This was my first lawyer project and I wish all my interactions with business, retail or other associates were as superb as my dealings with Tim. I was extremely pleased with Tim.

anonymous
May 30, 2016

Tim did a great job with the case. He kept us informed and worked diligently throughout the experience. Completed by Chris Vos for Rosemary Albenesius

Steve and Kathy
September 28, 2019

Mr. Bottaro was a great help to my husband and I. He counsoled use with good information and helped us get want we wanted from the other insurance company. Mr. Bottaro did not charge us because he would have been costly so he helped us for free. Great man to deal with. Great lawyer to have.

Jen
September 8, 2019

Tim is the kindest and easiest person to talk to, he makes you feel safe and important. Tim went above and beyond helping me and I will continue to come back Tim for legal assistance. He is incredibly dedicated to his clients and his knowledge and intelligence is REMARKABLE!!!!

anonymous
November 15, 2017

Tim was awesome! Always kept us up to date on our case, returned emails and explained details every step of the way. Helped us with a difficult case and was completely thorough! Very pleased with the outcome.

Mark
September 14, 2016

From the moment I called, asking to discuss my case, Tim was upfront, told me exactly what been done on my case, what was being done and what would be done. I was constantly kept informed and all my questions were answered professionally and very, very promptly. Tim was immediate in answering emails whether weekends, nights or work days. This was my first lawyer project and I wish all my interactions with business, retail or other associates were as superb as my dealings with Tim. I was extremely pleased with Tim.

anonymous
May 30, 2016

Tim did a great job with the case. He kept us informed and worked diligently throughout the experience. Completed by Chris Vos for Rosemary Albenesius

Steve and Kathy
September 28, 2019

Mr. Bottaro was a great help to my husband and I. He counsoled use with good information and helped us get want we wanted from the other insurance company. Mr. Bottaro did not charge us because he would have been costly so he helped us for free. Great man to deal with. Great lawyer to have.

Jen
September 8, 2019

Tim is the kindest and easiest person to talk to, he makes you feel safe and important. Tim went above and beyond helping me and I will continue to come back Tim for legal assistance. He is incredibly dedicated to his clients and his knowledge and intelligence is REMARKABLE!!!!

anonymous
November 15, 2017

Tim was awesome! Always kept us up to date on our case, returned emails and explained details every step of the way. Helped us with a difficult case and was completely thorough! Very pleased with the outcome.

Mark
September 14, 2016

From the moment I called, asking to discuss my case, Tim was upfront, told me exactly what been done on my case, what was being done and what would be done. I was constantly kept informed and all my questions were answered professionally and very, very promptly. Tim was immediate in answering emails whether weekends, nights or work days. This was my first lawyer project and I wish all my interactions with business, retail or other associates were as superb as my dealings with Tim. I was extremely pleased with Tim.

anonymous
May 30, 2016

Tim did a great job with the case. He kept us informed and worked diligently throughout the experience. Completed by Chris Vos for Rosemary Albenesius