About
Stuart J. Cochrane is a partner at Johnson, Mulholland, Cochrane, Cochrane, Yung & Engler, P.L.C. in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He represents clients in personal injury and employment law matters, helping injured individuals pursue compensation and advising employees and employers in workplace disputes. His employment practice includes discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, whistleblower, and wage and hour issues. Clients turn to Cochrane for practical guidance when legal problems affect their health, livelihood, or business operations.
Cochrane earned his J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1985 after receiving a B.A. from the University of Northern Iowa in 1982. His legal education provided a strong foundation in litigation, legal analysis, and client advocacy. That training supports his ability to assess injury claims, interpret workplace rights and responsibilities, and develop strategies suited to the facts and legal concerns involved in each matter.
Admitted to practice in Iowa since 1985, Cochrane is also admitted before the US District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. His experience spans state and federal matters involving personal injury claims and employment disputes. He assists clients with evaluating evidence, understanding available remedies, responding to allegations, and preparing cases for negotiation or litigation. His work serves both individuals and businesses facing consequential legal and financial concerns.
Stuart J. Cochrane maintains professional affiliations with the Webster County Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Iowa Association for Justice, the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the American Association for Justice. These affiliations complement a practice built on trial preparation, careful judgment, and direct client service. He helps clients understand their options, protect their rights, and pursue practical resolutions in personal injury and employment law matters throughout Iowa.
Law Office Affiliations
- Partner, Johnson, Mulholland, Cochrane, Cochrane, Yung & Engler, P.L.C.
- Member, Webster County Bar Association
- Member, Iowa State Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Iowa Association for Justice
- Member, Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Member, American Association for Justice
Licensed State
- Iowa
Education
- University of Iowa College of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts
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- Animal & Dog Bites
- Car Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Slip & Fall Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Wage & Hour Laws
- Whistleblower
- Workers' Compensation
- Wrongful Termination





