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On April 25th, the Partners treated Associates and Staff from the Sioux City and Sheldon offices to a relaxing afternoon on Administrative Professional’s Day. Lunch from Chic-Fil-A was enjoyed by all, followed by a bocce ball tourney, held at Memorial Field. 16 teams participated including Of Counsel. Pat Sealey had...

Pat Sealey defended David Elliott for a car accident that happened on December 14, 2015 in Dickinson County, Iowa. Alec Kautz brought a claim for a broken foot and a facial scar. Kautz was a minor at the time of the accident. His parents, Jeffrey Kautz and Renee Kautz also...

Jeff W. Wright has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. The induction ceremony at which Jeff Wright became a Fellow took place recently before an audience of 700 persons during the recent Induction Ceremony at the 2018...

Congratulations Cindy! 

Judge Edward Jacobson Decides in Favor of a Tenant Farmer Attorney Lance Ehmcke states, “The Baker vs. Nepper case reinforces the argument for writing down all potential business dealings even between family members.” Mr. Baker was the farm tenant on his parents’ acreage. With a handshake and nod Mr. Baker...

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Siouxland Chapter held its monthly meeting on February 20th at 12:00pm at the Delta Hotels by Marriott South Sioux City Riverfront. This months topic is "The Impact of the New Tax Law on Nonprofits" presented by Melissa Fae Grant, attorney with the Heidman Law Firm.

Jake Natwick has been named Chair of the Young Leaders Society Executive Committee for the United Way. The Young Leaders Society is a giving group for people under the age of 40. They host a variety of networking, social and charitable events throughout the year. About the group, Jake says...

Lance Ehmcke and other members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce attended the 42nd Annual Des Moines Legislative Day.

John Gray was recently reappointed to the Iowa Appellate State Judicial Nominating Commission. Learn more about the Commission here.

Pat Sealey successfully received a defense verdict on January 10, 2018 in Polk County.  Pat defended Tracy and Mike Backus.  Tracy accidentally rear-ended a car driven by Jane Boyce at a red light. Boyce claimed that the accident caused an injury to her shoulder and the need for rotator cuff surgery. The jury ultimately found that Tracy was not the cause of the alleged damages and awarded Jane Boyce nothing.