Shuttleworth & Ingersoll Attorneys Recognized by 2026 Best Lawyers in America®
September 29, 2025
Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Thirty attorneys at Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, PLC have been honored to be recognized by Best Lawyers in America® 2026, with seven being named “Lawyer of the Year” in Cedar Rapids.
The following attorneys were named “Lawyer of the Year”:
Brian D. Bergstrom named “Lawyer of the Year” in Mergers and Acquisitions Law;
Jace T. Bisgard named “Lawyer of the Year” in Product Liability Litigation – Defendants;
Terri C. Davis named “Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation – Labor and Employment, Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers;
Laurie L. Dawley named “Lawyer of the Year” in Banking and Finance Law;
Tricia L. Hoffman-Simanek named “Lawyer of the Year” in Insurance Law;
Timothy J. Krumm named “Lawyer of the Year” in Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships);
Jennifer E. Rinden named “Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation – Health Care
The following attorneys have been listed in Best Lawyers in America® 2026:
- Brian D. Bergstrom (recognized since 2007): Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law, Venture Capital Law
- Jace T. Bisgard (recognized since 2023): Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Dan R. Childers (recognized since 1993): Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Terri C. Davis (recognized since 2007): Administrative / Regulatory Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment, Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers
- Laurie L. Dawley (recognized since 2010): Agriculture Law, Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Real Estate Law
- Robert N. Downer (recognized since 1995): Corporate Law, Litigation – Trusts and Estates, Trusts and Estates
- Dean R. Einck (recognized since 1993): Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
- Kirsten H. Frey (recognized since 2023): Banking and Finance Law, Real Estate Law, Trusts and Estates
- Tricia L. Hoffman-Simanek (recognized since 2021): Health Care Law, Insurance Law, Litigation – Health Care
- Robert D. Houghton (recognized since 2006): Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Mark P.A. Hudson (recognized since 2026): Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Wesley B. Huisinga (recognized since 1999): Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Litigation – Banking and Finance, Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Donald L. Johnson (recognized since 2013): Corporate Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
- Samuel E. Jones (recognized since 2025): Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation – Construction
- Linda M. Kirsch (recognized since 2007): Banking and Finance Law, Real Estate Law
- Timothy Klima (recognized since 2026): Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Timothy J. Krumm (recognized since 2014): Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law
- Dennis J. McMenimen (recognized since 2003): Banking and Finance Law, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law
- Steven J. Pace (recognized since 2005): Energy Law, Environmental Law, Litigation – Environmental
- Brett D. Papendick (recognized since 2025): Trademark Law
- Nancy J. Penner (recognized since 2008): Appellate Practice, Litigation – Health Care
- William P. Prowell (recognized since 2006): Land Use and Zone Law, Municipal Law, Real Estate Law
- Jennifer E. Rinden (recognized since 2008): Litigation – Health Care, Medical Malpractice Law- Defendants
- Kristen A. Shaffer (recognized since 2023): Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law
- Caitlin Slessor (recognized since 2025): Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law, Family Law Mediation
- Marty L. Stoll (recognized since 2019): Banking and Finance Law, Real Estate Law
- Gary J. Streit (recognized since 1989): Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
- Jason R. Sytsma (recognized since 2016): Patent Law, Trademark Law
- Sean W. Wandro (recognized since 2023): Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Trusts and Estates
- Michael R. Young (recognized since 2023): Real Estate Law
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About Shuttleworth & Ingersoll
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C. is a multi-specialty law firm with offices in Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Waterloo, Nashua and Grundy Center, Iowa. The firm provides legal services to clients in Iowa and around the world. Established in 1854, the firm has grown to become one of Iowa’s largest firms with over 60 talented and experienced lawyers who provide a full range of business, litigation, family, and intellectual property legal services. Using a collaborative, team-based approach, Shuttleworth & Ingersoll is able to provide innovative, cost-effective solutions to client problems. For more information, please visit www.shuttleworthlaw.com.