Tom Hillers — Iowa Litigation Lawyer

Central Iowa’s Litigation Attorney

Experience & Background

Throughout his litigation career Mr. Hillers has focused on civil and criminal trials and appeals. He has represented a broad spectrum of clients from Fortune 100 companies to sole-proprietors and individuals in virtually every county throughout the State of Iowa. Tom’s practice focuses on helping people. He handles a wide variety of litigation matters, including contract disputes, real-estate transactions and litigation, estate and trust litigation, divorce and dissolutions and construction-defect actions. Mr. Hillers is also well-known through the industry as a leading resource on all things insurance, based upon the knowledge that he gained as in-house corporate counsel for Nationwide Insurance. He was recently appointed by the Iowa Attorney General to serve as Special Counsel.

Mr. Hillers has been recognized as a leading litigator in several practice areas by numerous professional publications. The National Trial Lawyer has recognized him as Top 40 under 40 and Top 100 Civil Trial Attorneys in Iowa. He has also been selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star.

Honors & Accomplishments

Iowa Attorney General,
Special Council

Iowa Bar Association President's Award

Super Lawyers Rising Star

National Trial Lawyers Top 100

National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40

DSM Magazine Top 40 under 40

Created the Jury Verdict Reporter for the Iowa Bar Association

American Bar Association Resolution - Created position for a young Attorney on the Law School Accreditation Committee, which creates the rules the drive the cost of legal education

Community & Professional Activities

Iowa Bar Association

Ethics Committee 2015 – Present
Board of Governors 2015-2018
President, Young Lawyer Division 2017-2018
Chair, Membership 2017-2018
Chair, Future of Legal Services 2015-2016
Founder, YLD Litigation Section 2013
Founding Member, YLD Mentor Program 2015
Founding Member, YLD Diversity Committee 2013
Chair, State Fair Mock Trial 2011 – 2013
Annual Meeting Committee 2011-2013
Corporate Counsel 2015 – 2018

American Bar Association

Construction Industry Forum – Division 7 (Insurance, Surety & Liens)
Recorder 2011 – 2013
Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Legislative Liaison – Iowa/Nebraska 2011-2013
Iowa Defense Counsel
Commercial Litigation & Product Liability 2012 –2014
Iowa Association for Justice
United Way – Marshalltown
Professional Co-Chair (2012)
Deans Cup (Now Cady Cup) Steering Committee

Testimonials

Tom has been amazing to deal with, he’s patient, helpful, knowledgeable and always willing to put in the work to help me understand my options and best routes to take. I’ve never dealt with an attorney before who’s been as diligent and on the ball, as well as having such a broad range of knowledge and ability. Highly recommend him for any legal needs!

— Steph Anania

I have worked with Tom on two projects. On both occasions I found him to be extremely well organized and focused. Tom is great at setting goals and has the considerable talent to see that they are achieved. I highly recommend Tom.

— Ron Anderson, CFO - Denver

Working with Tom at Hillers Legal has been painless and seamless. Tom heard my story and took it from there. He listened carefully and then went to work to provide results. Highly recommend!

— Earl Ratcliff

Would highly recommended Tom Hillers for all of your legal needs. One of the most helpful real estate lawyers in the Marshalltown area. He works quickly and is a great listener and problem solver.

— Jared Whitaker

(641) 328-5590

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