Labor & Employment

Primarily represent private and public employers to develop and defend practices that comply with the law.

Appellate Law

In the Iowa Supreme Court, Iowa Court of Appeals, the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Health Law

Providing industry-specific legal advice and malpractice defense to medical providers, hospitals, and groups.

Litigation

Trial attorneys experienced in federal and state court, agencies, arbitrations, mediations and other forums.

Business Law

Representing business clients in all stages of development, from start-up ventures to publicly traded corporations.

Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts

Representing clients with wide-ranging estate, tax, and business succession planning needs.

Energy

Providing comprehensive legal services for clients who are involved in the renewable energy industry.

Tax

Comprehensive tax planning, preparation, and compliance services to individuals and businesses.

Information Technology

Serving software, media and technology firms, with licensing agreements and protection of Internet commerce.

Securities and Equity Finance

Experienced handling of a wide range of private placements and equity offerings for both issuers and investors.

Workers' Compensation

Representing employers and employees before the Iowa Workers' Compensation Commissioner and in state courts.

Franchise

Services for purchase and sale, structuring franchise and distribution agreements, financing, and more.

Environmental

Representing clients on a broad range of state and federal issues including contested regulatory and civil actions.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Advising clients to successfully structure and close sophisticated business sales, acquisitions and related transactions.

Education

Representing institutions and individuals regarding rights, employment, and state and federal law compliance.

Agribusiness

Comprehensive legal services to meet the unique needs of clients involved in agribusiness both in Iowa and nationally.

Insurance

Often retained by insurance companies to defend their insureds, we also represent clients on coverage questions.

Media and Communication

Represent media companies, including newspapers, publishers, television and radio stations, and internet companies.

Real Estate

Counseling residential and commercial developers, landlords, tenants, farmers, brokers, managers, lenders and others.

Employee Benefits

Advising on the design, implementation, and administration of employee welfare plans governed by ERISA.

Intellectual Property

Patent and trademark counsel with global experience in prosecuting and obtaining patents, copyrights and trademarks.

Construction and Design

Representing architects and engineers, developers, contractors, subcontractors, and public and private owners.

Bankruptcy

Primarily representing creditors in liquidations, reorganizations, Chapter 13 proceedings, and state court matters.

Administrative Law

Representing clients before federal, state and local governmental agencies, boards and commissions.

Financial Institutions

Representing various institutions, including banks, holding companies and credit unions on a spectrum of issues.