About Us

The Iowa Defense Counsel has a membership of over 400 active members consisting of both lawyers and claims professionals who are actively engaged in the practice of law or actively engaged in work relating to the handling of claims or defense of legal actions.

Purpose

The Iowa Defense Counsel was founded in 1964 for the express purpose of improving our civil justice system. This encompasses efforts to support proposals within the Legislature and the Court system which are designed to maintain a fair balance between plaintiffs and defendants.

Diversity Policy

IDCA is the state organization of lawyers involved in the defense of civil litigation. As such, IDCA expresses its strong commitment to the goal of diversity in its membership. Our member attorneys conduct business throughout Iowa, the United States and around the world, and IDCA values the perspectives and varied experiences that are found only in a diverse membership. The promotion and retention of a diverse membership is essential to the success of our organization as a whole as well as our respective professional pursuits. Diversity brings to our organization a broader and richer environment that produces creative thinking and solutions. Thus, IDCA embraces and encourages diversity in all aspects of its activities. IDCA is committed to creating and maintaining a culture that supports and promotes diversity in its organization.

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