Robert M. Livingston

Robert M. Livingston is an attorney who focuses his practice on personal injury, appeals, insurance, construction, products liability, municipal matters, and civil rights litigation. He represents clients across Iowa and Nebraska, often in complex disputes that require strong litigation skills and careful legal strategy. His work includes trial court matters, appellate cases, and consulting roles for other attorneys. Through detailed preparation and steady advocacy, he helps clients address serious legal issues and pursue practical, effective results.

Livingston earned his J.D., with honors, from Drake University Law School. He also holds an M.S. from Iowa State University in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs and a B.S. from Colorado State University in Exercise Sport Science, with a minor in Anatomy Neurobiology. His broad educational background supports his legal work by strengthening his research, analytical, and communication skills. This foundation helps him address technically complex cases and present legal issues clearly in court.

Throughout his career, Livingston has handled a wide range of litigation matters in state and federal courts within the Eighth Circuit. His practice includes personal injury claims, insurance disputes, construction cases, products liability matters, municipal law issues, and civil rights claims. He is also regularly called upon to consult with other attorneys or serve as local counsel. His experience in trial and appellate courts allows him to assist clients at multiple stages of litigation and legal review.

Robert M. Livingston is admitted to practice in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, several federal district courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. In addition to his legal practice, he has held leadership roles in bar associations and trial lawyer organizations. Through both advocacy and professional service, he continues to provide skilled legal representation to clients facing complex disputes and important legal challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Stuart Tinley Law Firm LLP
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of South Dakota
• Life Fellow, Iowa State Bar Foundation
• Fellow, Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
• Member, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
• Member, Pottawattamie County Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa
• Nebraska
• South Dakota

Education

• Drake University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Iowa State University
  Master of Science (MS)
• Colorado State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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