John D. "Jack" Hilmes

John D. "Jack" Hilmes


Finley Law Firm, P.C.

Recognized since 1999

Des Moines, Iowa

Practice Areas

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
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Jack is an elected member of the American College of Trial Lawyers. For more than 35 years his practice has focused on the defense of hundreds of civil cases in areas including: product liability, automobile liability, wrongful death, aircraft crash liability, defamation, premises liability, professional liability, drug and device liability, employment law, commercial liability and trustee and fiduciary liability. This exposure has resulted in more than 100 civil jury trials throughout the State of Iowa. For the last 30 years Jack has been substantially devoted to defense of health care professionals and hospitals throughout Iowa with a current emphasis on complex and birth injury claims.

A 6th generation and lifelong resident of Des Moines, Jack has provided service to his community by volunteer coaching and participation on various boards and commissions. He currently serves as a member of the City of Des Moines Plan and Zoning Commission and as a Board Member and Officer of Mid-Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America. Jack enjoys the respect of his firm members and has been elected President and Managing Shareholder of the Firm several times.

Jack would say that the shining accomplishment in his life was achieved in partnership with his wife, Jennifer – raising three great children, now adults, who still like to “visit home.”

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Location
  • Hub Tower, Suite 1700
    699 Walnut Street
    Des Moines, IA 50309
Education
  • Drake University, J.D., graduated 1979
  • University of Northern Colorado, B.A., graduated 1976

Finley Law Firm, P.C.
Headquarters: Des Moines, Iowa

10 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

3 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Des Moines (2024)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Des Moines (2024)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Des Moines (2021)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Des Moines (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Mass Tort Litigation
  • Medical Malpractice Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation

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