Tricia L. Hoffman-Simanek is an Attorney and Senior Vice President at Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C. Her legal work focuses on the area of litigation, which includes but is not limited to, professional malpractice, long term care litigation, insurance defense, and other health law litigation. Tricia also provides advice and representation on HIPAA compliance, training, and investigations, professional licensure matters, and risk management. She has achieved an “AV” rating with Martindale-Hubbell, Inc.
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Tricia L. Hoffman-Simanek
Awarded Practice Areas
Insurance Law Health Care Law Litigation - Health Care
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Cedar Rapids.
Awarded Practice Areas
Insurance Law Health Care Law Litigation - Health Care
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Cedar Rapids.
Biography
Locations
Education
- University of Notre Dame, J.D., graduated 2001
- Mount Mercy College, B.A. Criminal Justice Administration and English, graduated 1998
Affiliations
- American Health Lawyers Association - Member
- Dean Mason Ladd Inn of Court - Barrister, Past President
- Defense Research Institute - Member
- Iowa Defense Counsel Association - Member
- Iowa Society of Healthcare Attorneys - Member
- Linn County Bar Association - Member
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Insurance Law, Cedar Rapids (2026)
- Insurance Law, Cedar Rapids (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Health Care Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Health Care
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Medical Malpractice Law
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Awards:
- Martindale-Hubbell, Inc. Rating “AV”
- Pro Bono Service Honoree Iowa Supreme Court (2010)
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