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Harley C. Erbe

Harley C. Erbe

Erbe Law Firm
  • Personal Injury, Employment Law, Insurance Claims ...
  • Iowa, Northern District -- Iowa, Southern District -- Iowa
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Biography

Harley has spent his law career exclusively handling civil litigation matters. He founded Erbe Law Firm in July 2005. Harley represents individuals and small businesses in car accident, personal injury law, employment law, contract law, insurance law, and construction defect cases in Iowa and nationwide. He has argued and tried jury and nonjury cases in Iowa state and federal court. Harley has also argued before the United States Court of Appeals, the Iowa Supreme Court, and the Iowa Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers. Membership in the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers is by invitation only, upon sponsorship and recommendation from peers and judges and unanimous approval by the Board of Governors. Membership is limited to 250 trial attorneys who have displayed exceptional skills and the highest integrity, and who have dedicated their professional lives primarily to trial practice. He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a national organization of experienced trial lawyers and judges dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the civil jury trial. Membership to ABOTA is by invitation only upon nomination by a member of ABOTA's Iowa Chapter. Attorneys must have significant jury trial experience to be considered for ABOTA. The Litigation Counsel of America (“LCA”) has also invited Harley as a member. LCA membership is limited to 3,500 attorneys throughout the Americas who are invited to join because they’ve demonstrated effectiveness and accomplishment in litigation, both at the trial and appellate levels. The National Trial Lawyers Association has named Harley as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer for Iowa. Harley has also been selected as a member of the American Academy of Trial Attorneys, an invitation-only organization that recognizes the top 100 trial lawyers in Iowa, as well as Great Plains Super Lawyers, also an invitation-only organization.

Practice Areas
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Employment Law
    Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
    Insurance Claims
    Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
    Construction Law
    Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
    Animal & Dog Law
    Nursing Home Abuse
    Products Liability
    Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Iowa
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Northern District -- Iowa
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Southern District -- Iowa
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8th Circuit
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9th Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Owner
Erbe Law Firm
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Partner
Nelson, Erbe & Webster
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Associate
Walker Law Firm
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Education
Drake University Law School
J.D. (1999) | Law
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Honors: High Honors; Order Of The Coif; Drake Law Review
Activities: Delta Theta Phi
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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
B.A. (1996) | Political Science
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Professional Associations
American Inns of Court
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American Academy of Trial Attorneys
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National Trial Lawyers Association
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Iowa State Bar Association
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Great Plains Super Lawyers
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American Board of Trial Advocates
Member
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Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers
Fellow
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Litigation Counsel of America
Fellow
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Speaking Engagements
State Bar of Iowa, Member
Websites & Blogs
Website
Erbe Law Firm
Blog
Erbe Law Firm Blog
Legal Answers
20 Questions Answered
Q. I bought a vehicle from a dealer and the transmission went out in it after 5 days of ownership.
A: You need an attorney that practices consumer fraud law. Specifically, Iowa Code 714H, Iowa's consumer fraud statute, is probably your best bet.
Q. If the police don't file charges ,could i still sue for personnal injurys
A: You, and your family, can still sue. Claims would be available against the perpetrators of the attack and the bar. Contact an attorney for a full review of both possible claims.
Q. What should I ask for in a vehicle accident settlement?
A: Every personal injury case is different and unique. Personal injury attorneys spend a lot of time on each case analyzing and evaluating its value. You'll need to hire one for that kind of analysis, which can't be achieved through a short question on this forum.
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Contact & Map
Erbe Law Firm
2501 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
Telephone: (515) 229-0202