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Eric Checketts
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Eric Checketts
Glenwood, IA Attorney with 7 years of experience
(888) 686-6211 26 North Walnut Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
University of Iowa
My practice is centered on a philosophy of personalized service. Calls returned, emails answered, and constant awareness of your legal matter's status are just a few of the ways that I strive to make your experience superlative.
Jamie Linn Cox
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Jamie Linn Cox
Treynor, IA Attorney with 22 years of experience
(712) 487-3444 15 East Main Street
Treynor, IA 51575
Agricultural, Arbitration & Mediation, Employment and Personal Injury
University of Iowa
Jamie L. Cox is a partner at Willson & Pechacek, PLC, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mr. Cox’s general litigation practice focuses on employment and labor law, estate and trust litigation, personal injury law, business law, and civil rights law. He represents clients in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County and throughout Southwest Iowa and Eastern Nebraska. A native of Wapello, Iowa, Mr. Cox graduated with honors from the University of Iowa, where he earned bachelor’s degrees in history and sociology. He later obtained his law degree from The University of Iowa College of Law. Licensed to practice in the state...
Kate Murphy
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Kate Murphy
Glenwood, IA Attorney with 22 years of experience
11 North Vine Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
Divorce
Kate Murphy has been serving the Southwest Iowa community since 2006. Specializing in family and criminal law, Kate provides a client-centered focus when you need it most. You will be a valuable part of the team by understanding every step of the process, participating in decision-making, and having your phone calls returned in a timely manner. Limited scope representation is available to those with simpler legal issues who chose to represent themselves. Kate will provide all documentation necessary to complete your process from beginning to end and the know how to get the job done so...
Ashley Kissel
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Ashley Kissel
Glenwood, IA Attorney
(712) 527-1560 102 S. Walnut Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
John S. Berry Jr.
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John S. Berry Jr.
Council Bluffs, IA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(712) 217-2177 215 S Main ST
STE 206
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Military and White Collar Crime
Creighton University
Berry Law has led fights against unjust prosecutions and government overreach since 1965. This team of warrior lawyers knows what it takes to win in the courtroom and beyond. John S. Berry Jr. helps his clients fight some of the most important battles of their lives. John has not only led successful teams in the courtroom, resulting in several jury trial victories, but has also led soldiers in deployments to Iraq and Bosnia. John personifies the warrior ethos that is the foundation for Berry Law’s success. Beyond the battlefield and the courtroom, John’s leadership experience extends to community organizations locally and...
Nicole Hughes
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Nicole Hughes
Council Bluffs, IA Attorney with 20 years of experience
(712) 325-9000 25 Main Place, Suite 200
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Consumer
Creighton University School of Law
Nicole Hughes is the managing partner in the law firm of Telpner Peterson Law Firm, LLP. Her practice focuses on bankruptcy, commercial law, and debtor-creditor relations. She received her B.S. from Creighton University in 2000 and her Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law in 2003. She has been admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Iowa and Nebraska as well as the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. She is a member of various local, state and federal bar associations as well as the American Bankruptcy Institute....
Peter E. Johnson
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Peter E. Johnson
Sidney, IA Lawyer with 2 years of experience
(712) 374-2608 811 Indiana St.
Sidney, IA 51652
Creighton University School of Law and Creighton University School of Law
M. John Riley
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M. John Riley
Council Bluffs, IA Lawyer
(712) 256-9899 50 Northcrest Dr
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Divorce and Family
Hamline University School of Law
I am a partner at Simpson Legal Group, LLC. I was a lawyer in Minnesota prior to practicing in Iowa. I I completed the Comprehensive Divorce & Family Mediation from Crilley Mediation Services to become a mediator in my community. My education started at Minnesota State University in Mankato, MN where I received my Bachelor of Science and graduated Summa Cum Laude. In 2006, I graduated from Hamline University School of Law with my Juris Doctorate. I am a member of the Iowa State Bar Association. I was admitted to the Iowa Bar in 2013.
Lee Michael Rankin
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Lee Michael Rankin
Treynor, IA Attorney with 18 years of experience
(712) 487-3444 15 East Main Street
Treynor, IA 51575
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lee M. Rankin is a partner at Willson & Pechacek, PLC, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mr. Rankin primarily practices in the areas of taxation, corporate law, estate planning, real estate, and trust and probate administration. He represents clients in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Monona County and throughout Southwest Iowa and Eastern Nebraska. Lee was born in Omaha, NE and received his BSBA from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in accounting in 1998. He received his Nebraska license as a Certified Public Accounting in 2001. In 2002, Lee returned to school, attending the University of Nebraska College of Law where...
Laura Pattermann
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Laura Pattermann
Council Bluffs, IA Attorney with 29 years of experience
(800) 827-0708 300 W Broadway
Suite 145
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Iowa
My practice is devoted to helping injured workers and their family's recover from the financial and physical devastation work injuries can cause.
Shannon D. Simpson
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Shannon D. Simpson
Council Bluffs, IA Attorney with 26 years of experience
(712) 256-9899 50 Northcrest Drive
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Divorce and Family
Creighton University
Shannon earned her law degree from Creighton University School of Law.
For over 20 years she has exclusively focused on divorce and family law matters. Shannon’s deep experience in every aspect of family law, including the most complex custody, property division and asset valuation matters, is complemented by a natural sense of empathy. Clients can trust her straightforward, clear-eyed guidance. They know that Shannon will be there when and where they need her.
A wife and the mother of three daughters, Shannon enjoys running in her spare time as well as attending her daughters many activities.
Jake Peters
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Jake Peters
Council Bluffs, IA Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(712) 396-2780 233 Pearl Street
P.O. Box 1078
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
Creighton University School of Law
Jake Peters was born March 14, 1960 in Council Bluffs and is a fourth generation member of the Peters Law Firm in Council Bluffs. He began working full time for the firm in 1983 as a law clerk, joined as an associate in 1985, joined the firm as a partner in 1990 and has worked there continuously ever since. Jake's practice is currently confined primarily to Iowa Workers' Compensation Claims on behalf of the Claimant, but also handles claimant's cases in Nebraska. He also handles personal injury and automobile litigation. Jake is a member of the Iowa Academy of...
John Flaten
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John Flaten
Council Bluffs, IA Attorney with 10 years of experience
(712) 325-9000 25 Main Place
Suite 200
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
University of South Dakota School of Law
Jay Warner Mez
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Jay Warner Mez
Council Bluffs, IA Lawyer
300 West Broadway
Suite 3
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Daniel P Fischer
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Daniel P Fischer
Harlan, IA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(712) 755-2111 502 Market Street
PO Box 726
Harlan, IA 51537
Free ConsultationUniversity of Iowa
Daniel is committed to competent advising, responsive communication, and value-based service for clients. With a background and continued involvement in his family's farm, Daniel P. Fischer understands the legal needs and planning techniques best suited for individuals, farms, and businesses in southwest Iowa. Daniel studied Agricultural Business and Economics at Iowa State University, where he graduated summa cum laude and served as the Student Body President. At the University of Iowa, Daniel earned his Juris Doctor, with distinction, and was published in the Iowa Law Review for his note on the taxation of agricultural bankruptcies. Following law school,...
Karen Dales
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Karen Dales
Council Bluffs, IA Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(712) 256-3377 227 S. Main Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Social Security Disability
Drake University Law School
T. J. Pattermann
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T. J. Pattermann
Council Bluffs, IA Lawyer
(712) 328-1833 35 Main Pl
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Personal Injury
Brian Keit
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Brian Keit
Council Bluffs, IA Attorney
(641) 451-1353 500 Willow Ave STE 502
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Robert M Livingston
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Robert M Livingston
Council Bluffs, IA Lawyer
(712) 322-4033 310 W. Kanesville Boulevard
Second Floor
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Personal Injury
Jordan Thomas Glaser
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Jordan Thomas Glaser
Council Bluffs, IA Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(712) 328-3157 233 Pearl Street
P.O. Box 1078
Council Bluffs, IA 51502
Personal Injury
Simon Noel
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Simon Noel
Council Bluffs, IA Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(402) 639-6811 532 First Avenue, Suite 201 Smith Davis Bldg.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Business, Real Estate and Tax
The George Washington University Law School
Mark Rater
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Mark Rater
Council Bluffs, IA Attorney with 34 years of experience
(712) 323-3266 221 S Main St
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Personal Injury
Jailey Simpson
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Jailey Simpson
Council Bluffs, IA Lawyer
(712) 256-9899 50 Northcrest Drive
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Joseph R Casey
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Joseph R Casey
Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 5 years of experience
(515) 287-1454 1217 Army Post Road
Des Moines, IA 50315
Free ConsultationBusiness, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Products Liability
Drake University Law School
Joe Casey is a civil trial attorney representing plaintiffs in financial, products, and medical litigation. Rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, Joe has been recognized as a Great Plains Rising Star by SuperLawyer, and been named one of the country's leading young plaintiff lawyers by Lawdragon as well as a Top 40 Under 40 trial attorney by National Trial Lawyers.
Matthew Nuzum
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Matthew Nuzum
Johnston, IA Lawyer
(515) 994-0404 5335 Merle Hay Rd., Suite 7
Johnston, IA 50131
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Trademarks
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
I am passionate about business and technology risk. I have worked with small "shop around the corner" companies and multi-national Fortune 500 companies. Contact me if you are starting or growing your business and need assistance assessing or understanding your risk and creating a plan to move forward with confidence. I have a particularly strong technology background focused on software development, Internet businesses, electrical engineering, and telecommunications. I'm sometimes known as "the Geekiest Lawyer in Iowa."
Mr. Brett Trout
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Mr. Brett Trout
Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(515) 280-1939 516 Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50309
Free ConsultationIP, Patents and Trademarks
Brett J. Trout, P.C. is an AV-rated Midwest law firm, offering its clients the global perspective on Intellectual Property and Information Technology issues. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Brett J. Trout has serviced clients across Iowa and throughout the country for over a decade.Brett's latest book, CyberLaw: A Legal Arsenal for Online Business, is available now on Amazon.com. Mr. Trout offers a free 30 minute new-client consultation.
Nicholas A. Sarcone
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Nicholas A. Sarcone
Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(515) 244-4300 501 SW 7th Street
Suite J
Des Moines, IA 50309
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Iowa
I am an aggressive, experienced criminal defense lawyer. I handle all types of criminal cases including but not limited to: traffic tickets, assaults, domestic assaults, sexual assaults, OWI, public intoxication, drug charges, federal drug charges, federal child pornography charges, federal medicare fraud, state & federal gun charges, harassment, stalking, burglary, robbery, forgery, theft, fraud, murder etc. I also handle state and federal appeals from all types of criminal cases. My goal is to get you the best possible outcome on your case. This involves a skilled evaluation of the charges, the evidence and available strategies. I will never back...
Brennan R Block
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Brennan R Block
Des Moines, IA Attorney
(515) 242-2441 666 Grand Avenue Suite 2000 Ruan Center
Des Moines, IA 50309
Free ConsultationBusiness
Creighton University School of Law
I represent businesses and their owners in a variety of different spaces, ranging from agriculture, construction and real estate development all the way to emerging technology, venture capital and financial services. The diversity of the clients I work for and the issues they present me with make me well-equipped to provide you practical legal advice on all matters pertaining to your business.

My specific expertise is in structuring, negotiating and documenting merger and acquisition (“M&A”) transactions. In the past few years, I’ve served as lead or associate counsel on a variety of M&A transactions, ranging in value from $5,000 to over...
Jenna L. Green
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Jenna L. Green
West Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(888) 807-2752 1089 Jordan Creek Pkwy
Suite 265
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
Drake University Law School
I joined Hupy and Abraham in 2015 as an Associate Attorney. I became a shareholder in 2020. Prior to joining the firm, I spent four years as an insurance defense trial lawyer and have experience in Domestic Relations, Employment and Family Law. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, practicing yoga and running half-marathons.
Dennis VanDerGinst
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Dennis VanDerGinst
Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(866) 797-4529 400 Locust St.
Suite 170
Des Moines, IA 50309
Free ConsultationDePaul College of Law
Dennis VanDerGinst is the President/CEO of VanDerGinst Law, one of the most successful personal injury law firms in the country. He has been a tireless advocate for his clients and a stalwart ambassador for his profession. As a result, he has been recognized as one of the best in the country by clients, peers, and other professionals. Dennis received his law degree from DePaul University in Chicago. He is licensed to practice in Illinois, Iowa, Washington D.C., and the federal courts. During his career he has represented clients in almost every state of the country. The focus of his practice has...
Katherine Sears
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Katherine Sears
Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 7 years of experience
(515) 491-6128 317 6th Ave
Ste 1200
Des Moines, IA 50309
Free ConsultationDrake University Law School
Have a legal problem you want my help with? Head to www.clarkandsears.com and click "chat now" :)
Stephen Douglas Lombardi
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Stephen Douglas Lombardi
West Des Moines, IA Attorney with 42 years of experience
(515) 222-1110 4090 Westown Parkway
Suite 108-A
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Drake University Law School
Let me welcome you to my profile page. Contact West Des Moines personal injury lawyer, Stephen D. Lombardi who has practiced civil trial litigation (personal injury lawyer-litigator, accidents, construction site injuries that include injuries resulting in death, along with workers’ compensation cases, for over 43 years. We practice law in Iowa. Call us for a free consultation about your personal injury claim. Injuries caused by car, truck, pedestrian, single-car, drunk driving, skiing, sports, abuse of power by government officials, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, criminal acts, high-speed chases, wrongful deaths, motorcycles, work injuries, catastrophic injuries, brain damage, paraplegia,...
Eric Bodo
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Eric Bodo
Des Moines, IA Lawyer
(866) 797-4529 300 Walnut St
Suite 6
Des Moines, IA 50309
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
DePaul College of Law
C. Eric Bodo grew up in Mundelein, Illinois, and attended Carmel High School in the northern suburbs. Eric graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago in 1996 and was admitted to the Illinois Bar.

Before coming to VanDerGinst Law, Eric was a partner in his own firm with offices in Chicago and Northbrook, Illinois where he represented seriously injured individuals and their families. Before starting his firm in 2014, Eric worked for a large, high-volume personal injury firm...
Tim Semelroth
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Tim Semelroth
Des Moines, IA Attorney with 27 years of experience
(800) 433-0283 2600 Grand Ave.
#213
Des Moines, IA 50312
Free ConsultationEmployment, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Iowa
I'm Tim Semelroth. I'm a board-certified trial attorney in Iowa, and I fight for fairness for Iowans who have been injured because of someone else's fault. My firm handles personal injury and workers' compensation cases, as well as denied Social Security Disability claims and employment law matters. If you need someone to fight for fairness for you, contact me today.
Allison McCarthy
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Allison McCarthy
West Des Moines, IA Attorney with 14 years of experience
(515) 867-4023 105 S. 11th St.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Appeals, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Immigration
University of Iowa
Allison’s practice focuses on criminal defense, criminal defense for immigrants, criminal appeals, family-based immigration, removal defense, immigration benefits for victims of domestic violence and other crimes (Violence Against Women Act and U-visa), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), immigration benefits for juveniles (Special Immigrant Juvenile visas and related guardianships), immigration appeals, and family law cases. Allison is proficient in Spanish, and many of her clients are Spanish-speaking only. Allison is also currently a Clinical Teaching Fellow at Drake University Law School’s Refugee Legal Clinic.

Allison McCarthy is a May 2007 graduate of the University of Iowa. During her undergraduate...
Christine Branstad
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Christine Branstad
Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(515) 224-9595 2501 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Juvenile
Drake University Law School
Recognition for Pro Bono Service Supreme Court of Iowa 2015 President's Award Iowa State Bar Association 2013 Pro Bono Award-Representation Iowa State Bar Association 2013 Pro Bono Award-Mediation Iowa State Bar Association 2013 Iowa Supreme Court Probono Service Award Iowa Supreme Court 2010
Ryan Edward Weese
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Ryan Edward Weese
West Des Moines, IA Attorney with 22 years of experience
(515) 223-4567 5015 Grand Ridge Drive
Suite 100
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Divorce, Family, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Drake University Law School
I have been in practice for over fourteen years and have learned that hard work for my clients always pays off. Family law, personal injury and medical malpractice are difficult areas of the law that create even more difficult situations for my clients. Going through a divorce, being the victim of an injury or malpractice or fighting for custody of children are tough for clients. I want my clients to know that I take their case seriously and will work as hard as possible to get them a positive result.
Robert G Rehkemper
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Robert G Rehkemper
West Des Moines, IA Attorney with 21 years of experience
(515) 226-0500 440 Fairway Dr., Suite 210
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Drake University Law School
Mr. Rehkemper was selected to Super Lawyers 2013, and has repeatedly been named Avvo’s Client Choice and Top Attorney for DUI defense with a Superb rating of 10.0 out of a possible 10.0. Mr. Rehkemper is the State of Iowa Delegate for the National College of DUI Defense and is also a Board Member for the Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Criminal Defense Core Group for the Iowa Association for Justice. A frequent speaker at attorney education seminars, Mr. Rehkemper has distinguished himself as a premier defense attorney in the State of Iowa for drunk driving...
George Anthony LaMarca
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George Anthony LaMarca
Des Moines, IA Lawyer
(515) 225-2600 1820 NW 118th St #200
Des Moines, IA 50325
Business and Personal Injury
Drake University
George A. LaMarca's practice includes Personal Injury Law, Business Litigation, and Professional Malpractice. He has handled some of Iowa's largest personal injury cases and some of the state's most complex business litigation cases. He is board certified in civil trials by the National Board of Trial Advocates. He is also board certified in medical malpractice litigation by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. He is a member of the American College of Board Certified Attorneys. Mr. LaMarca was named the Best Lawyers 2016 Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs "Lawyer of the Year" in the Des Moines metropolitan area....
Harley C. Erbe
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Harley C. Erbe
Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(515) 229-0202 2501 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
Free ConsultationConstruction, Employment, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Drake University Law School
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...

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