Litigation - Health Care Litigation - Insurance Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Connie L. Diekema
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Biography
Connie is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and is currently serving as the President of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers. In addition to healthcare litigation trials, she frequently appears before the Iowa Board of Medicine, the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals and the Office of Inspector General on issues related to licensing, EMTALA, HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid Fraud and Abuse. She has also represented both facilities and professionals on issues of credentialing and legal concerns related to restraint of trade.
Overview
- Drake University, J.D., graduated 1987
- Morningside College, B.S., graduated 1983
- University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences , M.H.A., graduated 1999
- Drake University, J.D., graduated 1987
- Morningside College, B.S., graduated 1983
- University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences , M.H.A., graduated 1999
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Des Moines (2025)
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Des Moines (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Litigation - Health Care
- Litigation - Insurance
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Mass Tort Litigation
- Professional Malpractice Law
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