About
James David Bruhn is an attorney at Farwell & Bruhn in Clinton, Iowa, where he represents individuals, families, and businesses in lawsuits and disputes. His practice includes civil litigation, employment and labor matters, corporate law, banking, personal injury, estate planning, and family law. Bruhn helps clients evaluate legal risks, protect their interests, and pursue practical solutions in both state and federal matters.
Bruhn earned a Bachelor of Arts from Buena Vista College in 1977 and a J.D. with distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1980. His academic training provided a foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and problem-solving. This background supports his ability to examine complicated facts, identify important legal issues, and advise clients on disputes and planning matters with careful judgment.
Bruhn has practiced law for more than four decades and has handled a broad range of litigation and business-related matters. His experience includes disputes involving companies, financial institutions, employers, families, property, and personal injuries. He also assists clients with corporate concerns, estate planning, and other legal needs that may require negotiation, document preparation, courtroom advocacy, or coordinated advice across multiple areas of law.
James David Bruhn is admitted to practice in Iowa and Illinois, as well as before the federal district courts in Iowa and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. His long-standing practice reflects an ability to address both focused disputes and broader legal concerns. By combining litigation experience with knowledge of business, family, and estate matters, he provides practical guidance to clients facing important legal decisions.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Farwell & Bruhn
- Member, Iowa State Bar Association
Licensed State
- Iowa
Education
- University of Iowa
Juris Doctor (JD) - Buena Vista College
Bachelor of Arts
Awards & Badges

- Business Litigation
- Corporate & Incorporation
- Drug Crime
- Violent Crime
- Trusts
- Wills & Living Wills
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Divorce & Separation
- Uncontested Divorce
- Appeals
- Litigation
- Car Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Slip & Fall Accidents
- Commercial Real Estate
- Residential Real Estate
- Workers' Compensation




