Gregory A. Witke

Greg has 24+ years experience of civil litigation with emphasis in personal injury, construction, product liability, insurance law and professional liability, including the defense of physicians, dentists, lawyers, accountants, architects and insurance agents.   He has litigated matters throughout the State of Iowa and in federal courts.

Contact Information

Patterson Law Firm, LLP
505 5th Avenue, Suite 729
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone:  (515) 283-2147
Fax:  (515) 283-1002
Email:  gwitke@pattersonfirm.com

Practice Areas

Practices in the area of general litigation, including, but not limited to Personal Injury; Professional Liability – medical, legal, accountants, architects and insurance agents; Construction Law; Insurance Law; Product Liability;

Education

Iowa State University (B.S., Business Administration), with distinction 1984
University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., with distinction), 1987

  • Member, Moot Court Board, 1986-1987

Professional Associations and Memberships

Iowa Defense Counsel Association

  • Board of Directors, 2006-Present
  • Legislative Committee, Chair, 2007- Present

Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel

  • Board of Directors, Vice President, 2006- Present
  • Litigation Management College, Dean of College, 2010-Present;
  • Dean of Curriculum, 2008-2010; Assistant Dean 2003-2008
  • Finance and Budget Committee, 2010-Present
  • Foundation Committee, 2010-Present
  • Visibility Committee, Chair, 2009-2010
  • Admissions Committee, Vice Chair, 2002-2008
  • Healthcare Practice Section, Chair,  2006-2008
  • Construction Law Section, Vice Chair, 2007-2009
  • Trial Tactics Section, Member, 1997-Present
  • Product Liability Section, Member, 1997-Present
  • Professional Liability Section, Member, 1997-Present

Iowa State Bar Association

  • Member, 1987-Present
  • Construction Law Section Council, 2010-Present

DRI

American Bar Association
Polk County Bar Association
5th Judicial District Nominating Commission, 2010-Present

Volunteer Associations and Memberships

Board of Directors – Wakonda Club, 2009-Present
Iowa State Cyclone Club
Grace United Methodist Church

 

Honors & Awards

Achieved AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating

Publications

Frequent presenter of educational programs to clients and professional associations.

Hobbies

Greg enjoys golf, college sports and spending time with family and friends.