Barry Koopmann focuses his practice on defending product manufacturers in complex litigation cases. He has represented major automotive manufacturers such as Nissan, General Motors and Mitsubishi against claims involving catastrophic injury and motor vehicle warranty. In addition, Barry has extensive experience representing product manufacturers in the areas of medical device litigation, food safety litigation, commercial litigation and fire litigation.
Barry has extensive experience in representing large companies in both personal injury and catastrophic injury cases. He has defended such cases nationwide, having briefed and argued dispositive motions in state and federal court. Additionally, Barry has deposed dozens of expert witnesses across the country in subjects such as orthopedic surgery, biomechanics, accident reconstruction and automotive design.
Barry graduated from Drake University Law School with High Honors and was a member of the Drake Law Review, serving as staff member from 2001-2002, and as Research Editor in 2002-2003. In 2003, Barry was awarded the Morris A. Haft Award for outstanding service to the Drake Law Review, and his work entitled "A Rule of Which Procrustes Would Be Proud: An Analysis of the Physical Injury Requirement in Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress Claims Under Iowa Law," was published in volume 51 of the Drake Law Review.