1.
Spencer S. CadyTitle: Member
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with high honors, 2013
College: Drake University, B.A., 2009
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with high honors, 2013
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership:
2.
Daniel M. BlakesleeTitle: Member
Law School: Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2010
College: Western Michigan University, B.S., Aeronautical Engineering, 1999
Admitted: Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2010
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Patents
Membership: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
3.
Stephanie L. MarettTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with high honors, 1999
College: Luther College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1995
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with high honors, 1999
Practice Area: Litigation; Business and Commercial Litigation; Insurance Coverage and Conduct; Life and Disability Insurance Litigation; Appellate Practice; Workers' Compensation; Personal Injury and Tort Defense; Employment Litigation
Membership: Parent Teacher Association for Perkins AcademyVice President, 2010-2012
4.
Michael D. CurrieTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., 2014
College: University of Iowa, B.A., 2010
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., 2014
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership: Polk County Bar Association
5.
Leslie C BehaunekTitle: Member
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with highest honors, 2012
College: Cornell College, B.A., summa cum laude, with honors, 2009
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with highest honors, 2012
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership: Iowa Women Lead ChangeCentral Iowa IWLC Conference Student Track Committee Member, 2015
6.
G. R. (Rick) NeumannTitle: Attorney
Law School: Drake University, J.D., 1976
College: University of Colorado at Boulder, B.A., 1972
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Alternative Energy, Renewable Fuels, and Public Utilities; Real Estate; Nonprofit Organizations; Mergers and Acquisitions; Insurance; Health Care; Corporate Governance; Corporate Finance, Venture Capital, and Securities; Construction and Development; Commercial Real Estate Finance; Business Organizations; Business and Commercial Transactions; Banking and Secured Transactions; Agribusiness; Business, Finance, & Real Estate
Membership: Des Moines Pioneer Club, President 1998; Vice President 1996-1997
7.
Russell E. SchrageTitle: Attorney
Law School: University of Iowa, LL.B., 1963
College: University of Iowa, B.B.A., 1960; Drake University, M.A., 1970
Admitted: University of Iowa, LL.B., 1963
Practice Area:
Membership: Phi Delta Phi
8.
Gregory P. PageTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1977
College: University of Iowa, B.A., 1974
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1977
Practice Area: Banking and Secured Transactions; Business Organizations; Corporate Finance, Venture Capital, and Securities (Public and Private); Corporate Governance; Mergers and Acquisitions; Business, Finance, & Real Estate
Membership: Treasurer and Board Member, Polk County, Iowa Volunteer Lawyers Project
9.
Terry C. HancockTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Georgetown University and Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1973
College: University of Nebraska, B.A., with distinction, 1968
Admitted: Georgetown University and Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1973
Practice Area: Employee Benefits; Tax, Estate Planning, & Employee Benefits
Membership: Polk County Bar Association
10.
Anthony A. LongneckerTitle: Member
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1980
College: Iowa State University, B.S., with honors, 1978
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1980
Practice Area: Agribusiness; Business, Finance, & Real Estate; Creditor Rights and Bankruptcy; Real Estate; Mergers and Acquisitions; Commercial Real Estate Finance; Business Organizations; Business and Commercial Transactions (Domestic and Global); Banking and Secured Transactions; Litigation
Membership: American College of Mortgage Attorneys, Iowa Chair
11.
Dustin J. MillerTitle: Attorney
Law School: Drake University, J.D., 2008
College: University of Iowa, B.A., 2002
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Government Affairs
Membership: Iowa State Bar Association
12.
Angela L. Watson CookTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., 1996
College: Drake University, B.S.B.A., 1993; Certified Public Accountant, Iowa, 1996
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Wealth Transfer, Trusts, and Estates, Estate Planning, Public Finance & Tax Exempt Finance, Trusts, Nonprofit Organizations, Charitable Giving
Membership:
13.
Keith P. DuffyTitle: Member
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with highest honors, 2011
College: Truman State University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2004
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with highest honors, 2011
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership:
14.
Rachel N. ParkerTitle: Member
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with highest honors, 2013
College: Simpson College, B.A., 2006
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with highest honors, 2013
Practice Area: Business, Finance, & Real Estate
Membership:
15.
Kathleen K. LawTitle: Member
Law School: Drake Law School, J.D., with highest honors, 2005
College: William Penn University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2002
Admitted: Drake Law School, J.D., with highest honors, 2005
Practice Area: Real Estate
Membership: Social Committee, Waterbury Neighborhood Association
16.
Amanda M. AthertonTitle: Associate
Law School: Drake University Law School, J.D., with highest honors, 2011
College: University of Michigan, B.A., 2002
Admitted: Drake University Law School, J.D., with highest honors, 2011
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership:
17.
Ryan W. LeemkuilTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., with highest distinction, 2009
College: Iowa State University, B.A., with distinction, 2005
Admitted: University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., with highest distinction, 2009
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership:
18.
Neal A. ColemanTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Texas at Austin, J.D., with honors, 2011
College: University of Iowa, B.B.A., Accounting, with highest distinction, 2008
Admitted: University of Texas at Austin, J.D., with honors, 2011
Practice Area: Business, Finance, and Real Estate
Membership:
19.
Reed S. WilliamsTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 2011
College: University of Miami, International Relations, B.A., summa cum laude, 2008
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 2011
Practice Area: Business, Finance, and Real Estate
Membership:
20.
Brad C. EpperlyTitle: Member
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1993
College: University of Iowa, B.B.A., with honors, 1990
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1993
Practice Area: Government Affairs; Construction and Development; Creditor Rights and Bankruptcy; Litigation
Membership: Pro-bono representation, Science Center of Iowa, 2002-2003
21.
Stephanie G. TechauTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1992
College: University of Iowa, B.A., 1989
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1992
Practice Area: Life and Disability Insurance Litigation; Employment Litigation; Personal Injury and Tort Defense; Business and Commercial Litigation; Workers' Compensation; Insurance Coverage and Conduct; Litigation; Employment; Labor; and Discrimination
Membership: Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, 1999-2000; Class Program Coordinator, 2000-2001
22.
John W. BlythTitle: Member
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with high honors, 1980
College: Iowa State University, B.S., with distinction, 1977; Certified Public Accountant, 1979
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with high honors, 1980
Practice Area: Agribusiness; Banking and Secured Transactions; Business and Commercial Transactions (Domestic and Global); Municipal and Eminent Domain; Business, Finance, & Real Estate
Membership:
23.
Robert A. VanOrsdelTitle: Attorney
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1974
College: University of Iowa, B.B.A., 1967; Certified Public Accountant, Iowa, 1972-1974
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1974
Practice Area: Tax, Estate Planning, & Employee Benefits; Charitable Giving; Wealth Transfer, Trusts, and Estates
Membership: Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants
24.
Sara J. SerslandTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, 1976-1977; Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1979
College: Luther College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1970; Northwestern University, M.A.T., 1971
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, 1976-1977; Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1979
Practice Area: Workers' Compensation; Litigation
Membership: Second Injury Fund Task Force, 1992 (established by Iowa Legislature)
25.
Frank HartyTitle: Attorney
Law School: Drake University, J.D., 1984
College: University of Iowa, B.B.A., with honors, 1981
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Collective Bargaining, Contract Administration, and Labor Arbitration; Diversity, Affirmative Action Plan Design, and Development; Employment Counseling and Risk Avoidance; Employment Litigation; OSHA Compliance and Enforcement; Trade Secret and Non-Competition; Union Avoidance, Organizational Campaigns, and NLRB Proceedings; Administrative Hearings, Arbitrations, and ADR; Appellate Practice; Business and Commercial Litigation; Class Actions; ERISA Litigation; Health Care Litigation; Professional Malpractice; Trade Secrets
Membership: Board Member, Dowling Catholic High School Foundation, 2006-present
26.
Thomas H. WaltonTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 1989
College: University of Northern Iowa, B.A., with highest honors, 1986
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 1989
Practice Area: Litigation; Personal Injury and Tort Defense; Business and Commercial Litigation; Health Care Litigation; Product Liability; ERISA Litigation; Life and Disability Insurance Litigation
Membership:
27.
Debra L. HulettTitle: Member
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 1997
College: University of Iowa, B.A., with high distinction, 1989
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 1997
Practice Area: Labor & Employment; Employment, Labor, and Discrimination; Business and Commercial Litigation; Appellate Practice; Personal Injury and Tort Defense; Life and Disability Insurance Litigation; Health Care Litigation; ERISA Litigation; Litigation; Employment Counseling and Risk Avoidance; Employment Litigation; Insurance Coverage and Conduct
Membership: Iowa Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education, 2005-2011Chair, 2010-2011
28.
Ryan J. StefaniTitle: Member
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with high honors, 2014
College: University of Northern Iowa, B.F.A., 2011
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with high honors, 2014
Practice Area: Litigation; Higher Education and Title IX Law
Membership: Member, United Way of Central Iowa Education Leadership Initiative
29.
Randall D. ArmentroutTitle: Member
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1991 Executive Editor, Drake Law Review, 1990-1991
College: University of Iowa, B.S., 1988
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1991 Executive Editor, Drake Law Review, 1990-1991
Practice Area: Trade Secrets; Business and Commercial Litigation; Banks and Financial Institution Litigation; Appellate Practice; Administrative Hearings, Arbitrations, and ADR; Employment Counseling and Risk Avoidance; Trade Secret and Non-Competition; Employment Litigation; Labor & Employment; Employment, Labor, and Discrimination
Membership: Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission, 2009-present
30.
Ryan G. KoopmansTitle: Member
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with highest distinction, 2007
College: University of Northern Iowa, B.A., summa cum laude, 2004
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with highest distinction, 2007
Practice Area: Litigation; Appellate Practice; Administrative Hearings; Arbitrations; and ADR; Business and Commercial Litigation; Class Actions; ERISA Litigation; Health Care Litigation; Life and Disability Insurance Litigation; Product Liability; Antitrust and Trade Regulation
Membership: Polk County Bar AssociationBoard of Governors, 2012-presentCo-Chair, Bench & Bar Committee, 2013-present
31.
Jess W. VilsackTitle: Member
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 2003
College: Hamilton College, B.A., Economics, 2000
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 2003
Practice Area: Agribusiness; Litigation; Business and Commercial Litigation; Administrative Hearings; Arbitrations; and ADR; Personal Injury and Tort Defense; Product Liability
Membership: Iowa Supreme Court GrievanceCommissioner, 2010-present
32.
Jason L. GilesTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with highest honors, 2003
College: Utah State University, B.A., cum laude, 2000; Drake University, M.B.A., 2003
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with highest honors, 2003
Practice Area: Business, Finance, and Real Estate
Membership:
33.
LeRoy R. VoigtsTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Drake University, J.D., 1955
College: Wartburg College, B.A., 1948
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., 1955
Practice Area:
Membership: American College of Trial Lawyers
34.
James B. WestTitle: Member
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with general honors, 1960
College: Drake University, B.A., 1958
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with general honors, 1960
Practice Area: Insurance; Business, Finance, & Real Estate; Governmental Affairs
Membership: Member, Central Iowa Regional Planning Commission, 1968-1972
35.
Edgar F. HansellTitle: Member
Law School: State University of Iowa, J.D., With Distinction, 1961
College: State University of Iowa, B.B.A., 1959; USAF/JAG officer 1961-1964
Admitted: State University of Iowa, J.D., With Distinction, 1961
Practice Area: Agribusiness; Nonprofit Organizations; Mergers and Acquisitions; Insurance; Health Care; Corporate Governance; Corporate Finance, Venture Capital, and Securities (Public and Private); Business Organizations; Banking and Secured Transactions; Business and Commercial Transactions; Business, Finance, & Real Estate
Membership: Advisory Director to the Board of Directors, Delta Dental of Iowa, 2012-present Fellow: American Bar Foundation, 1986-present
36.
R. Craig ShivesTitle: Member
Law School: Vanderbilt University and University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1970
College: Cornell College, B.A., 1967
Admitted: Vanderbilt University and University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1970
Practice Area: Nonprofit Organizations; Employee Benefits; Business, Finance, & Real Estate; Tax, Estate Planning, & Employee Benefits
Membership: Pension Committee, Des Moines Golf & Country Club, 1999-2003
37.
Roger L. FerrisTitle: Attorney
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., 1969
College: Grinnell College, B.A., 1965; Rutgers University, M.A., 1966
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., 1969
Practice Area:
Membership: Iowa Defense Counsel Association
38.
Thomas M. CunninghamTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1984
College: University of Iowa, B.A., with distinction, 1981
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1984
Practice Area: Labor and Employment Law; Trial Practice
Membership: The Missouri Bar; Defense Research Institute; Iowa Trial Lawyers Association; Iowa Defense Counsel Association; National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel.
39.
Coreen K. SweeneyTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Drake University, J.D., 1990
College: University of Iowa, B.B.A., 1987
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Personal Injury and Tort Defense; Workers' Compensation; Litigation; Appellate Practice; Insurance Coverage and Conduct
Membership: Girls on the Run, YMCA Youth Program
40.
Angela C. BrickTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1992
College: University of Iowa, B.B.A., Finance, 1987
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1992
Practice Area: Employee Benefits; Tax, Estate Planning, & Employee Benefits
Membership: Board of Directors, Bras for the Cause Iowa Foundation, Inc., 2009-presentPresident and Chair, 2012-2013Vice President and Treasurer, 2010-2011
41.
Mitchell R. KunertTitle: Member
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with highest honors, 2005
College: Arizona State University, B.S., 2001
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with highest honors, 2005
Practice Area: Litigation; Labor & Employment
Membership: Board of Counselors, Drake University Law School, 2005-present
42.
Mary E. FunkTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1995
College: Drake University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1992
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1995
Practice Area: Employment; Labor; and Discrimination; Labor & Employment; Employment Counseling and Risk Avoidance; Employment Litigation; Collective Bargaining; Contract Administration; and Labor Arbitration; Union Avoidance; Organizational Campaigns; and NLRB Proceedings; Trade Secret and Non-Competition; Appellate Practice; Litigation; Administrative Hearings; Arbitrations; and ADR
Membership: Judge, Iowa High School Mock Trial Tournament and Iowa College of Law Trial Advocacy Competition
43.
Ben RoachTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 2003
College: University of Northern Iowa, B.A., 1999
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 2003
Practice Area: Labor & Employment; Health Care Litigation; Construction and Real Estate Litigation; Business and Commercial Litigation; Banks and Financial Institution Litigation; Administrative Hearings; Arbitrations; and ADR; Employment Counseling and Risk Avoidance; OSHA Compliance and Enforcement; Trade Secret and Non-Competition; Employment Litigation; Personal Injury and Tort Defense
Membership: Iowa Defense Counsel Association
44.
Keith E. LuchtelTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Drake University, J.D., 1973
College: United States Air Force Academy, B.S., 1964
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Legislation and Regulation
Membership:
45.
Gerald J. NewbroughTitle: Member
Law School: Drake University, J.D., 1973
College: Drake University, B.A., 1969
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Litigation; Class Actions
Membership: Polk County Bar Association
46.
Richard J. SappTitle: Member
Law School: Drake University, J.D., 1976
College: Drake University, B.A., with honors, 1972
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Appellate Practice; Business and Commercial Litigation; Class Actions; Environmental Litigation; Insurance Coverage and Conduct; Intellectual Property Litigation; Personal Injury and Tort Defense; Product Liability
Membership: Iowa Defense Counsel AssociationBoard of Directors, 1987-1994President, 1993-1994
47.
Randall G. HorstmannTitle: Attorney
Law School: Drake University, J.D., 1976
College: University of Iowa (B.A., 1971; M.A., 1973)
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Construction and Real Estate Litigation; Life and Disability Insurance Litigation; Litigation; Administrative Hearings, Arbitrations, and ADR; Banks and Financial Institution Litigation; Class Actions; Insurance Coverage and Conduct
Membership: Iowa Defense Counsel Association
48.
Jay EatonTitle: Member
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1971
College: University of Iowa, B.B.A., Accounting, 1968
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1971
Practice Area: Litigation; Business and Commercial Litigation; Class Actions; Environmental Litigation; Administrative Hearings, Arbitrations, and ADR
Membership: Polk County Bar AssociationPresident, 1992-1993Board of Directors, 1989-1997
49.
Bradford L. AustinTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Drake University, J.D., 1976
College: University of Minnesota, B.S.B., 1970
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Real Estate; Business Law
Membership:
50.
Michael W. ThrallTitle: Member
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 1980
College: Iowa State University, B.S., 1977
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 1980
Practice Area: Litigation; Product Liability; Personal Injury and Tort Defense; Life and Disability Insurance Litigation; Intellectual Property Litigation; Insurance Coverage and Conduct; Health Care Litigation; ERISA Litigation; Construction and Real Estate Litigation; Class Actions; Business and Commercial Litigation; Banks and Financial Institution Litigation; Appellate Practice; Administrative Hearings, Arbitrations, and ADR; Professional Malpractice
Membership: American Inns of Court
51.
Mark C. DickinsonTitle: Member
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1981
College: Grinnell College, B.A., Economics, 1977
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1981
Practice Area: Agribusiness; Mergers and Acquisitions; Insurance; Franchise and Distribution; Corporate Governance; Corporate Finance, Venture Capital, and Securities; Business Organizations; Business and Commercial Transactions; Banking and Secured Transactions; Business, Finance, & Real Estate
Membership: Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, Class of 1992-1993
52.
Gregory B. WilcoxTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1982
College: University of Iowa, B.B.A., Finance, Minor: Accounting, 1976
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1982
Practice Area: Agribusiness; Real Estate; Mergers and Acquisitions; Franchise and Distribution; Corporate Governance; Corporate Finance, Venture Capital, and Securities; Cooperatives; Construction and Development; Business Organizations; Business and Commercial Transactions; Business, Finance, & Real Estate
Membership: Lincoln Inn, 2005-2014
53.
John F. LorentzenTitle: Attorney
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1982
College: St. Olaf College, B.A., with honors, 1978
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1982
Practice Area: Administrative Hearings, Arbitrations, and ADR; Appellate Practice; Banks and Financial Institution Litigation; Business and Commercial Litigation; Construction and Real Estate Litigation; ERISA Litigation; Health Care Litigation; Insurance Coverage and Conduct; Professional Malpractice
Membership: Iowa Defense Counsel Association
54.
Rod KubatTitle: Shareholder
Law School:
College: University of Iowa, B.B.A., with high distinction; University of Kansas, Juris Doctor
Admitted:
Practice Area: Banking and Secured Transactions; Business and Commercial Transactions; Business Organizations; Corporate Finance, Venture Capital, and Securities; Corporate Governance; Mergers and Acquisitions; Creditor Rights and Bankruptcy
Membership: Kansas Bar Association
55.
Steven J. RoyTitle: Member
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1983
College: Certified Public Accountant, Iowa, 1980; Drake University (B.S.B.A., summa cum laude, 1980; M.B.A., 1983)
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1983
Practice Area: Nonprofit Organizations; Business Planning and Taxation; Real Estate Taxation; Business, Finance, & Real Estate; Tax, Estate Planning, & Employee Benefits; Charitable Giving; Wealth Transfer, Trusts, and Estates
Membership: Board Member, Camp Hertko Hollow, Inc., 2007-present
56.
James C. WineTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 1982
College: Princeton University, A.B., 1979
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 1982
Practice Area: Antitrust and Trade Regulation; Commercial Real Estate Finance; Environmental; Municipal and Eminent Domain; Real Estate; Business, Finance, & Real Estate
Membership: Board of Directors, Des Moines Symphony Association, 1993-2002
57.
Bruce W. BakerTitle: Member
Law School: University of San Diego, J.D., cum laude, 1982
College: University of Iowa, B.B.A., with distinction, 1978; Certified Public Accountant, Iowa, 1982
Admitted: University of San Diego, J.D., cum laude, 1982
Practice Area: Real Estate; Business Planning and Taxation; Real Estate Taxation; State and Local Taxation; Tax Controversies and Disputes; Business, Finance, & Real Estate; Tax, Estate Planning, & Employee Benefits; Wealth Transfer, Trusts, and Estates
Membership: Catholic Tuition Organization, Diocese of Des Moines Board of Directors, 2006-present
58.
Steven H. LytleTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Drake University, J.D., 1976
College: Drake University, B.S.B.A., 1967
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Family and Matrimonial Law
Membership:
59.
Wade H. SchutTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., 1987
College: Northwestern College, B.A., 1984
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., 1987
Practice Area:
Membership:
60.
Mark D. AljetsTitle: Member
Law School: Drake University, J.D., 1983
College: Iowa State University, B.S., 1979
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Product Liability; Personal Injury and Tort Defense; Construction and Real Estate Litigation; Business and Commercial Litigation; Litigation
Membership: American Inns of Court
61.
Joseph A. QuinnTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1987
College: Drake University, B.S., 1984; Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies, Mediation Skills Training Certificate, 2014
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1987
Practice Area: ERISA Litigation; Personal Injury and Tort Defense; Workers' Compensation; Appellate Practice; Business and Commercial Litigation; Insurance Coverage and Conduct
Membership: Association of Business and Industry Workers' Compensation Committee, 2004-present
62.
Willard L. Boyd, IIITitle: Member
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1984
College: University of Michigan, B.A., with high honors, 1982
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1984
Practice Area: Antitrust and Trade Regulation; Nonprofit Organizations; Mergers and Acquisitions; Insurance; Health Care; Corporate Governance; Business Organizations; Business and Commercial Transactions; Banking and Secured Transactions; Business, Finance, & Real Estate
Membership: Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, 1996-1997
63.
Jeffrey W. CourterTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., 1987
College: Iowa State University, B.S., with honors/distinction, 1984
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Debtor and Creditor, Business, Finance, & Real Estate, Banking and Secured Transactions, Litigation, Creditor Rights and Bankruptcy, Banks and Financial Institution Litigation, Business and Commercial Litigation
Membership: Iowa Up and Comer by The Des Moines Register, 1993
64.
Hallie E. Still-CarisTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1986
College: Iowa State University, B.S., 1983
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1986
Practice Area: Antitrust and Trade Regulation; Business and Commercial Transactions (Domestic and Global); Commercial Real Estate Finance; Environmental; Real Estate; Business, Finance, & Real Estate
Membership: Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, 1998
65.
Brian J. HumkeTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Drake University, J.D., 1981
College: University of Northern Iowa, B.A., 1978
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Civil Trial Practice; Criminal Trial Practice
Membership: National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
66.
Paula S. DierenfeldTitle: Member
Law School: Drake University, J.D., 1984
College: University of Northern Iowa, B.A., 1981
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Governmental Affairs; Alternative Energy, Renewable Fuels, and Public Utilities
Membership: Polk County Bar Association
67.
Jill M. StevensonTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1995
College: Certified Public Accountant, 1980; Iowa State University, B.S., with distinction, 1980; Drake University, M.B.A.
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1995
Practice Area:
Membership:
68.
Angel A. WestTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with high honors, 1997
College: University of Iowa, B.A., with highest honors, 1994
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with high honors, 1997
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership:
69.
Neal K. WestinTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Texas, J.D., with honors, 1999
College: University of Iowa, B.A., with high distinction, 1995
Admitted: University of Texas, J.D., with honors, 1999
Practice Area: Electronic Commerce; Licensing; Immigration; Business, Finance, & Real Estate; Intellectual Property; Labor & Employment; Trade Secrets
Membership: Graduate, Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, Class of 2005-2006
70.
John T. ClendeninTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1998
College: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.A., 1995
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1998
Practice Area: Construction and Real Estate Litigation; Health Care Litigation; Life and Disability Insurance Litigation; Personal Injury and Tort Defense; Product Liability; Professional Malpractice; Litigation; Appellate Practice; Business and Commercial Litigation
Membership: Drake University Law School Board of Counselors, 1999-2006
71.
Samuel G. O'BrienTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: State University of Iowa, J.D., 1947
College: State University of Iowa, B.A., 1943
Admitted: State University of Iowa, J.D., 1947
Practice Area:
Membership:
72.
Drew R. TillotsonTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Drake University, J.D., 1955
College: Drake University, B.S., 1955; University of Nebraska
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., 1955
Practice Area: Taxation Law
Membership:
73.
Frank B. ComfortTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: State University of Iowa, J.D., 1951
College: State University of Iowa, B.A., 1949
Admitted: State University of Iowa, J.D., 1951
Practice Area:
Membership:
74.
Luther L. Hill, Jr.Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Harvard Law School, LL.B., magna cum laude, 1950
College: Williams College, B.A., 1947
Admitted: Harvard Law School, LL.B., magna cum laude, 1950
Practice Area:
Membership: Association of Life Insurance Counsel.
75.
Denise M. MendtTitle: Member
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 1986
College: Certified Public Accountant, Iowa, 1983; University of Northern Iowa, B.A., with honors, 1983
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 1986
Practice Area: Nonprofit Organizations; Business Planning and Taxation; Real Estate Taxation; Business, Finance, & Real Estate; Tax, Estate Planning, & Employee Benefits
Membership: Polk County Bar Association
76.
Kristina M. StangerTitle: Member
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 2006
College: 185th Military Regional Training Institute, Officer Candidate School, distinguished honor graduate, 2000; Central College, B.A., magna cum laude, 2000
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 2006
Practice Area: Construction and Real Estate Litigation; Creditor Rights and Bankruptcy; Litigation; Banks and Financial Institution Litigation; Business and Commercial Litigation; Personal Injury and Tort Defense
Membership: Girl Scouts USA Alumnae Association - Gold Award Alliance
77.
Michael J. DaytonTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with highest distinction, 2006
College: University of Iowa (B.S., Psychology, with honors, 2001; B.A., Philosophy, 2001)
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with highest distinction, 2006
Practice Area: Business, Finance, & Real Estate; Banking and Secured Transactions; Business and Commercial Transactions; Business Organizations; Corporate Finance, Venture Capital, and Securities; Corporate Governance; Electronic Commerce; Mergers and Acquisitions
Membership: Board of Directors, Evelyn Davis Early Learning Academy, 2006-2013
78.
K. Dwayne Vande KrolTitle: Member
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with high honors, 2002
College: Iowa State University, B.B.A., with distinction, 1993
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with high honors, 2002
Practice Area: Tax, Estate Planning, and Employee Benefits; State and Local Taxation; Tax Controversies and Disputes; Business, Finance, & Real Estate
Membership: Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, Class of 2003-2004
79.
Wendy K. MarshTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Drake University, J.D., 1994
College: Drake University, B.S., Pharmacy, 1990
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Copyrights; Intellectual Property Opinions; Licensing; Patents; Trademarks and Legal Brand Management; Intellectual Property; Trade Secrets
Membership: Faith Lutheran ChurchSunday School Music DirectorVolunteer Pianist
80.
Robert W. Hoke, IITitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., 1977
College: Iowa State University, B.S., Chemical Engineering, 1973; University of Iowa, M.B.A.
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Trademarks; Patents; Copyrights; Intellectual Property Licensing; Intellectual Property
Membership: Iowa State and American Bar Associations; International Trademark Association (Director, 1997-2000); American Intellectual Property Law Association; Iowa Intellectual Property Law Association.
81.
Glenn L. JohnsonTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1975
College: Cornell College; University of Northern Colorado, B.A., 1973
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1975
Practice Area: Patents; Trademarks; Civil Litigation; Technology and Science; Employment Law
Membership: Linn County (Member, Ethics and Grievance Committee, 1985?), Iowa State (Member: Bridge-The-Gap-Seminar Committee, 1982-1985; Executive Council, Young Lawyers Section, 1984-1985; Annual Meeting Seminar Committee, 1988-1989; Labor Law Committee, 1988-1989; Labor Law Section, 1990?; Co-Chair: Federal/State EEO Developments Subcommittee, 1990-1991; Federal Practice Committee, 1996?; Litigation Section, 1990?; Intellectual Property Section, 1998?; Chairman, 2006-2007), Federal Circuit and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation, 1988?; Labor and Employment Law, 1988?; Intellectual Property Law, 1995?) Bar Associations; Iowa Intellectual Property Law Association; American Intellectual Property Law Association; Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers (Elected Fellow).
82.
Colin C. SmithTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2012
College: University of Iowa, B.A., with honors, 2009
Admitted: University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Business, Finance, and Real Estate
Membership: Polk County Bar Association
83.
Vidhya K. ReddyTitle: Associate
Law School: Washington University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
College: Truman State University, B.S., magna cum laude, 2005
Admitted: Washington University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership: Iowa State Bar Association (Member, Young Lawyers Division); Polk County Women Attorneys; Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys; Iowa Defense Counsel Association.
84.
Christian P. WalkTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with highest honors, 2007
College: University of Northern Iowa, B.A., summa cum laude, 2002
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with highest honors, 2007
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership: Polk County Bar Association
85.
Keri K. Farrell-KolbTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1997
College: Drake University (B.A., cum laude, 1993; M.B.A., 1997)
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1997
Practice Area: Employee Benefits; Tax
Membership:
86.
David BowerTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 2005
College: Wheaton College (B.A. in History/Business/Economics, 1997)
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 2005
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership:
87.
Matthew R. EslickTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with highest honors, 2005
College: Drake University (B.A., magna cum laude with University/departmental honors, 2002; B.S., magna cum laude with University honors, 2002)
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with highest honors, 2005
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership: Board of Directors, American Mock Trial Association, 2007-present
88.
Robert D. AndewegTitle: Attorney
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1987
College: Central College, B.A., Political Science, Economics, 1984
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1987
Practice Area: Business and Commercial Transactions (Domestic and Global); Commercial Real Estate Finance; Municipal and Eminent Domain; Real Estate; Real Estate Taxation
Membership: Planning and Zoning Commission, City of Urbandale, 1995-2000
89.
Andrew M. GraapTitle: Associate
Law School: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D., with high honors, 2007
College: Drake University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2004
Admitted: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D., with high honors, 2007
Practice Area: Business Law; Corporate Law
Membership:
90.
Patrick B. WhiteTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with highest honors, 2002
College: Drake University, B.S.B.A., 1995
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with highest honors, 2002
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership: Iowa Defense Council Association.
91.
Cory R. HarrisTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with high honors, 2000
College: University of Iowa, B.B.A., 1994; Drake University, M.B.A.
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with high honors, 2000
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Business Law
Membership:
92.
Jay P. SyversonTitle: Associate
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with highest honors, 2009
College: Drake University, B.S.B.A., Finance, summa cum laude, 2002
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with highest honors, 2009
Practice Area: Tax, Estate Planning, and Employee Benefits
Membership: Polk County Bar Association
The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Nyemaster, Goode, West, Hansell and O'Brien A Professional Corporation. The number of lawyers in Nyemaster, Goode, West, Hansell and O'Brien A Professional Corporation is 93.