Garrett Thalgott Email & Phone Number

Bloomington, Illinois, United States

I advise the Illinois Farm Bureau on legal issues including corporate governance, renewable energy issues, zoning and land use issues, and leasing issues. I am counsel for the Illinois Farm Bureau Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, and advise the Foundation on various matters related to its work and its tax exempt status. I advise internal clients, including both the Illinois Farm Bureau and its affiliated insurance company, on the legal matters surrounding PAC and lobbying law. I also review and negotiate contracts on behalf of our internal clients.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

Greater New Orleans Area

My practice was focused on civil litigation, including: ● Commercial litigation● IP litigation, including protection of seed germplasm and patented seed traits.● Mass tort/class action defense to general● Negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.Practice includes:● Legal research and writing● Written discovery● Hearings● Motions● Trial preparations● Contract Review● Industrial accident investigation● Root cause investigationNotable Achievements★ Successfully argued that patent infringement damages are nondischargeable debt in bankruptcy (published decision located at 2009 WL 4907014) - member of three person litigation team that successfully tried patent infringement case in the Northern District of Iowa Bankruptcy Court.★ Resolved over 260 property damage claims via informal negotiation or mediation and arbitration, with a total value of over $35 million.Fluent speaker of Spanish.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

Assisted Government Relations staff in developing policy on:● Environmental laws and regulations● CERCLA, CAA, CWA, EPCRA, RCRA● Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Iowa Environmental Protection Commission● Land use, zone, and permitting.Skills Developed:● Legal research and writing● Regulatory affairs● Government Affairs

Provo, Utah Area

● Prepare and analyze physical and chemical properties of soils, plant tissue, and fertilizers. ● Make soil fertility recommendations based on analysis results.● Supervise and instruct new employees in analysis technique and laboratory procedure.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: Drake Agricultural Law SocietyI received a certification Food and Agricultural Law while I studied at Drake. I.

B.S., Agronomy And Crop Science - Minors In Business Management And Spanish

I received a B.S. in Agronomy with an emphasis in Crop and Soil Science. While at BYU I worked as a technician at BYU Plant and Soil.