Jeffrey A Boehlert, Trial Lawyer and Mediator-ADR Neutral
Jeffrey A. Boehlert
Jeff’s 32+ years of civil trial practice has included diverse legal, medical, professional malpractice, product liability, construction, contract, real estate, constitutional and personal injury law issues. He has had the privilege of litigating matters in all Federal and State Courts and before many Administrative Agencies in Iowa. Jeff devotes a significant amount of his practice to Mediation and Arbitration as a Neutral.
Contact Information
Patterson Law Firm, LLP
505 - 5th Avenue, Suite 729
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 283-2147
Fax: (515) 283-1002
email: jboehlert@pattersonfirm.com
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Business Litigation
Product Liability
Professional Malpractice – medical, legal, real estate
Environmental Litigation [Former MGP]
Mediation & Arbitration as a Neutral
Education
Bachelor of Science, Utica College, Magna Cum Laude, 1975
Juris Doctorate, 1978, Drake University Law School
Conception Seminary, 1989 to 1993
Professional Associations and Memberships
Polk County Bar Association
Iowa State Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Iowa Defense Counsel Association
American Academy of ADR Attorneys
C. Edwin Moore Inns of Court
Volunteer Associations and Memberships
The majority of Jeff's time outside his law office is devoted to various areas of community service as a Permanent Deacon in the Des Moines Diocese. He and his wife coordinate a pre-marriage FOCCUS program with couples prior to marriage; he makes hospital and nursing home visits to the sick; presides at baptisms, weddings and funerals and frequently provides pro bono legal assistance to the elderly, deployed military families and those who can least afford a lawyer.
Honors & Awards
- Martindale-Hubbell AV rating
- Drake University Law School Distinguished Service Award
- Iowa Legal Aid Excellence in Service Award
[Dean's Cup Organization & Planning Committee 2004-present]



