LitigationOur firm has been heavily involved in litigation practice since the firm's inception. We presently have numerous attorneys who practice in all courts in our four-state area, both federal and state. We are experienced in personal injury, agriculture, premises liability, contract disputes, automobile, product liability, professional liability, insurance, construction, and employment law. We are proud of having five Fellows of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers and two Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers, organizations whose membership is by invitation only following peer review by other trial attorneys.Litigation Attorneys:  James "Jim" W. Redmond Alan E. Fredregill Charles T. "Tom" Patterson Margaret M. Prahl Lance D. Ehmcke John C. Gray Daniel B. Shuck Patrick L. Sealey Jeff W. Wright Rosalynd "Roz" J. Koob Jeremy Cross Marie Ruettgers Jill Finken Deena TownleyBusiness LawWe provide a wide variety of services to our business clients, including the selection and formation of appropriate business entities and preparation of the necessary agreements for their operation. Our lawyers negotiate and draft all types of contracts, provide tax advice, and assist clients in locating necessary financing for their business operations. We also handle a variety of bankruptcy matters.Business Law Attorneys: Daniel D. Dykstra Lance D. Ehmcke Cynthia C. Moser Joel D. Vos Jeana L. GoosmannEmployment LawOur firm has a dedicated group of attorneys who focus on employment law issues. We advise and represent both employees and employers in matters related to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, wages and hours, terminations and layoffs, wrongful discharge, employment and severance agreements, development and review of employee handbooks and personnel policies and procedures, workplace safety, employee benefits and common law issues related to employment contracts and torts.Employment Law Attorneys: Margaret M. Prahl Cynthia C. Moser Patrick L. Sealey Sarah Kuehl Kleber Jeana L. GoosmannEstate Planning and ProbateOur attorneys provide estate planning, including the drafting of the appropriate documents to meet the wishes and needs of our clients. We stay current on all the newest tax ramifications of our planning and work hard to gain maximum benefit of the various laws. We also provide services in the areas of probate and administration of estates to ensure the assets of the deceased are distributed correctly in the most efficient and cost effective manner.Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys: Daniel D. Dykstra Lance D. Ehmcke Joel D. VosHealth LawOur firm represents a variety of health care industry clients including community and specialty hospitals, health systems, physician practices and professional organizations, managed care organizations and non-physician providers. We have an extensive background in a wide range of issues faced by health care providers and related businesses, including provider operations; joint ventures; contract negotiations; practice acquisitions and divestitures; compliance with the myriad of legal and regulatory requirements affecting health care concerns, including those governing fraud and abuse, self-referral and privacy; facility and professional regulation; and professional liability defense.Health Law Attorneys: Alan E. Fredregill Cynthia C. Moser John C. Gray Jeana L. GoosmannWorkers' CompensationWe have an experienced staff of attorneys and legal assistants working in the field of workers' compensation law. These lawyers represent numerous insurance companies writing workers' compensation insurance and also a number of employers who are self-insured. We frequently conduct educational meetings with clients regarding new developments in the workers compensation laws.Workers' Compensation Attorneys: Thomas M. Plaza Rita C. Grimm Sarah Kuehl KleberReal EstateOur firm represents individuals and commercial clients in all matters dealing with the purchase and sale of real estate. We also provide title examinations, prepare leases, handle mortgage foreclosures, real estate closings, and landlord/tenant problems.Real Estate Attorneys: Daniel D. Dykstra Lance D. Ehmcke Rosalynd "Roz" J. Koob Joel D. Vos |
