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ZANE A. UMSTED
Associate
Email
Phone: 612.349.2729
Fax: 612.235.3357
Zane Umsted is a principled and methodical lawyer who believes in the rule of law as a force for social justice. His aims to translate clients’ stories into a language that courts understand.
Legal Experience
Zane’s practice is focused primarily on research and writing for trial and appellate cases in state and federal courts. In this role, he dives deep into his clients’ legal issues and develops the best arguments to make in court.
Zane attended law school at the University of Iowa, where he was the Senior Note & Comment Editor of the Iowa Law Review and received national recognition for his writing. During law school, Zane interned for public defender offices in Charlotte, North Carolina and Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After law school, Zane spent two years clerking for the Honorable Linda Reade in the Northern District of Iowa. He joined Madia Law in 2017.
Personal Background
Beyond the law, Zane maintains active involvement in the community. He has volunteered with the Big Brothers / Big Sisters organization, cared for wounded birds at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, and provided volunteer staffing at Iowa City’s legal aid organization and homeless shelter while he was in law school. Zane’s personal interests include NBA basketball, hiking, podcasts, and birding.
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2015
University of Iowa, Order of the Coif
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), 2011
University of Iowa, Highest Distinction
ADMISSIONS
Minnesota (state and federal)
8th Circuit (federal appeals)