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For nearly twenty years I have had the pleasure of defending individuals in State Court throughout Eastern and Central Iowa.  My practice includes substantial amounts of trial work and I am honored to be involved in challenging sometimes high profile cases, in both criminal and civil courts.  I am proud of the team here at Viner Law Firm, including our five attorneys and nine staff.  We have two locations in downtown Cedar Rapids and travel to approximately 40 surrounding counties.

Dean Einck is a Senior Vice President with Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C.. Dean who holds a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (Iowa inactive) is a business attorney who represents a wide variety of corporations and limited liability companies and their owners.. Dean’s work includes formation of entities, the negotiation of all types of commercial contracts and licenses, the purchase and sale of businesses, tax planning, estate planning and probate, real estate transactions, information technology law, employee benefits, including ESOPs and executive compensation.. Dean is the chair of the Media and Communications Practice Group and has significant experience representing media companies including newspapers, commercial printers, television stations and internet businesses.

David A. Cmelik Law PLC is an Iowa law firm limited exclusively to criminal law and DUI practice. If you or a loved one has been arrested for a criminal offense in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo, Vinton, Anamosa, Linn, Johnson, Black Hawk, Benton, Jones, or other Iowa county, please contact the firm for an initial consultation.

Dana is a first-generation college student who understands the value of hard work and dedication. Her ability to empathize with clients allows her to see their legal case both compassionately and objectively. Dana engages with clients who have varied and complex family law issues on both a personal and professional level. She comes from a blended family and is the youngest of six siblings. Her own experiences with family law issues sets her practice apart.. Dana grew up in Waterloo, Iowa and graduated from Waterloo West High School in 2007. She went on to attend the University of Iowa where she received her Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in 2010, where she majored in English (Nonfiction Writing). Dana graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in May 2014 and was admitted to practice in September.. In May of 2019, Dana joined Nazette, Marner, Nathanson & Shea, LLP, where she focuses on areas of family law, including divorce, custody, juvenile law (CINA), appellate practice, guardianship and conservatorships, child support, and no contact order proceedings. Dana is certified in both mediation and the collaborative law process.. Prior to joining Nazette, Marner, Nathanson & Shea LLP, she practiced family law at another Cedar Rapids firm. In July 2022, Dana became a partner at NMNS.. Dana thrives on personal interaction and does so by putting her clients first. It is one thing to listen to someone; it is quite another to hear someone. It is also important to have candid and realistic discussions about what can be achieved in each case and how the law can help obtain the desired outcome.. Dana’s strength lies in the balance of understanding when to be soft and when to be strong. Each situation is unique and should be treated at such. No two cases are ever alike. Dana is attentive and believes a strong and professional connection to clients not only puts them at ease, but ensures they receive personal and practical legal advice.. When not in the office, Dana enjoys teaching and practicing yoga, spending time with her dogs, Charlie, Louie, and Roxie, and forcing her husband to go on adventures around the world.

Dan was born and raised outside of a small town in Southeast Iowa.  He attended college at the University of Iowa and was involved in the University’s Mock Trial program which won two national championships.  Dan left Iowa City briefly when he accepted a position working in the House of Commons in London.  He later returned to complete his degree in political science in 2003.. After graduating from college, Dan attended law school at Drake University in Des Moines.  While in law school, Dan continued with competitions in oral advocacy, excelling against other law students from around the country in competitions organized by the American College of Trial Lawyers.  He was a member of the Law Review and received several honors awarded by the law school faculty.  In addition to classes and competitions, Dan volunteered as a student attorney at the Neal and Bea Smith Law Center.  There, he had the opportunity to represent individuals who needed legal services free of charge.  Dan received his J.D. degree with high honors in 2006.. After law school, Dan took a job working at a large firm in Des Moines.  There, he practiced in litigation and workers’ compensation.  After marrying his wife and Cedar Rapids native Emily in 2008, Dan accepted a position at Wertz & Dake in Cedar Rapids, where he practices primarily in workers’ compensation.. “One of the best things about my job at Wertz & Dake is that I can focus exclusively on workers’ compensation.  I think this gives us an edge and helps us better serve our clients because you learn the best, most effective ways to handle workers’ compensation claims.”. In addition to working with workers’ compensation clients, Dan is primarily responsible for the firm’s appellate work, continuing the firm’s long tradition of advancing the rights of injured workers though precedent-setting judicial decisions from the Iowa Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.. In his free time, Dan enjoys spending time with his family, boating and tailgating at Hawkeye football games.  He is a member of the Linn County Bar Association, Polk County Bar Association, Iowa Bar Association, and the Iowa Association for Justice.  He frequently delivers presentations to other Iowa attorneys on workers’ compensation matters.

Christopher Loftus represents lenders and other commercial creditors in a variety of business and litigation matters. He is experienced in foreclosures, including residential, commercial and agricultural real estate, receiverships, equipment financing, pursuing loan collateral and negotiating workouts. Mr. Loftus also advises lenders on issues involving regulatory compliance, consumer and commercial transactions, including secured and unsecured lending, asset-based and real estate lending, loan documentation and mortgage enforceability.. Mr. Loftus is an experienced litigator, having represented lenders in proceedings in courtrooms throughout Iowa and other jurisdictions. He has successfully represented creditors in matters before the state and federal courts, bankruptcy courts, and appellate courts.. In addition, Mr. Loftus regularly presents on topics affecting the day-to-day operation of financial institutions, including topics involving the Uniform Commercial Code, state and federal banking regulations, and foreclosures and workouts. Mr. Loftus has also authored several publications on consumer regulations affecting lenders such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the recent overhaul of the mortgage lending industry by the Dodd-Frank Act.. Mr. Loftus came to Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC from the Minnesota Credit Union Network where he served as Associate General Counsel. In this position, he advised credit unions on legal issues involving lending account compliance, privacy, bankruptcy, collections and contractual matters.. Prior to that position, Mr. Loftus was an attorney with a mid-sized Minneapolis law firm, where he represented clients in all stages of creditors' rights litigation in Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska. In this role, Mr. Loftus represented clients in state and federal litigation involving bankruptcy, collections, replevins and other creditors' rights and lender liability matters.

Christine Conover is a medical malpractice attorney with extensive experience defending claims against physicians, clinics and hospitals throughout the state. In addition, she represents licensed medical professionals on licensing and disciplinary issues. Ms. Conover is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a Fellow of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. She is a member of the Iowa State Judicial Nominating Commission and also serves on the board of directors at Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC.. Ms. Conover graduated from Iowa State University with distinction in 1995 and graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law with high distinction in 1998. She clerked for the Honorable Justice Jerry L. Larson on the Iowa Supreme Court from 1998–1999. She then practiced in Iowa City with Honohan, Epley, Braddock & Brenneman before joining Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC in 2000.. Ms. Conover has been active on the board of the Iowa Defense Counsel Association (IDCA) and served as President of IDCA from Sept. 2014 - Sept. 2015. She is also past-president of the Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys and past-president of the board of directors for Waypoint Services for Women and Children in Cedar Rapids.. Born in North Platte, Nebraska, Ms. Conover was raised on a farm in Mapleton, Iowa before relocating to Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids Personal Injury Attorney Tom Currie works hard to ensure each and every one of his clients receives the high-quality legal representation they need and deserve. Regardless of how difficult, complicated, or time-sensitive your case is, he can help you resolve it. He is well-known among his clients for his compassionate method of care and it is evident in all the work that he does. Most people are able to notice the difference between Currie & Liabo Law Firm PLC and other law firms from the moment they walk through our front doors. This is because everything we do is designed to make our clients’ legal experiences as comfortable and efficient as possible. We know that you may be facing exorbitant medical expenses, property damages, rehabilitation fees, and other injury-related costs. That’s why Mr. Currie does everything in his power to fight for your right to compensation. Call today!

Brian Fagan is a litigation attorney with 20 years of experience representing individuals and businesses in matters relating to employment and labor law, business and commercial litigation and trust and estate litigation. Mr. Fagan represents employers in a variety of industries, including health care, utilities, manufacturing, financial services, insurance and transportation. He appears before local, state and federal administrative agencies, and state and federal courts and arbitration panels. Mr. Fagan is the firm's managing partner and also chairs the firm's labor and employment practice group.. Mr. Fagan formerly served as a Law Clerk to Judge Michael J. Melloy for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. From 2006-2010, he served as Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Cedar Rapids.. Mr. Fagan graduated from the University of Iowa. He worked for Congressman Jim Leach in the district and Washington, D.C. offices and for the U.S. House of Representative Financial Services Committee. Mr. Fagan earned a Master of Arts in International Political Economy from the Catholic University of America. He graduated with honors from Drake University Law School where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Drake Law Review.. Mr. Fagan was listed in Best Lawyers® 2019 "Lawyer of the Year" in Cedar Rapids for Litigation - Labor and Employment, in 2021 for Employment Law - Individuals and in 2022 for Labor Law - Management. Mr. Fagan has been recognized by his peers as an AV Rated attorney with Martindale-Hubbell and is included in the Great Plains Super Lawyers list.. Employment and Labor Law. Mr. Fagan represents and counsels businesses and individuals on employment-related matters, including employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, trade secrets, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, as well as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). He regularly handles traditional labor law arbitrations, including discipline and discharge and contract interpretation grievances. He conducts internal employment investigations and counsels clients facing government investigations on the multitude of statutes and regulations governing the workplace.. Litigation Practice. Mr. Fagan represents and advises individuals and businesses in a broadly varying litigation capacity, including commercial and business litigation, agricultural related litigation and trust and estate litigation. He advises clients as they work toward a negotiated, mediated or litigated result.. Mediation. Mr. Fagan is a Certified Mediator and received his training at Northwestern University and the International Academy of Dispute Resolution in Des Moines, Iowa. He is trained in Collaborative Law.

Born in Pontiac, Illinois, John Riccolo was educated at the University of Notre Dame, where he worked his way through school as an athletic trainer.. John continued his education at John Marshall Law School in Chicago, where he graduated with honors in 1977. After law school, John and his wife, Diane, moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where they have lived for over 30 years.. During that time, John and Diane raised three daughters, Jennifer, Erin, and Megan.. Much of John’s community service has involved Cedar Rapids Washington, the high school attended by his daughters. In his free time, John enjoys playing tennis, golfing, skiing, and going to Fighting Irish football games.. John has devoted his legal career to helping individuals and families who have been devastated by serious injury or medical error.

Born and raised Iowan, I grew up valuing the hard work and determination needed to be an attorney. With a practice primarily focused on criminal defense and family law, I promise to always treat you with the respect and dignity you deserve.. Licensed in 2002, I have spent a lot of time and practice understanding the state and the federal court system. My criminal law practice focuses on all types of felony and misdemeanor charges, including OWI/DUI, drug crimes, theft, white collar crime, murder, assault, burglary, robbery, kidnapping, gun crimes, and all types of traffic charges.. As stated above, my practice also focuses on family law issues and I have represented clients dealing with divorce, child support, custody, as well as premarital and prenuptial agreements.. In my free time, I enjoy running, working out, performing in theater, and spending time with my wife and two kids.

Bob Konchar is counsel at Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC where he is engaged in an extensive litigation practice including labor and employment, transportation, products liability, commercial litigation and insurance. He handles cases before various federal and state courts and federal and state administrative agencies. These include, but are not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, state and city Civil Rights Commissions and the Iowa and Federal Department of Transportation. Mr. Konchar handles personal injury defense work for clients and their insurance carriers. He also defends businesses in insurance litigation matters. Further, he attends to various matters being arbitrated before the American Arbitration Association and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.

Before he was a lawyer, James Arenson spent 22 years in the automotive industry as an auto dealer operator and franchise-holder of the Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo franchises. Drawing from the extensive business experience he gained, he now uses this when counseling his clients. Today, at his firm Arenson Law Group, PC, James and his team represent a number of clients in a handful of practice areas, including estate planning, family law, divorce, litigation, real estate, construction law, and architect and design law.

Attorney Rachel Laborde obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language, Literature and Culture from Marquette University and subsequently earned her Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School. Attorney Laborde focuses her practice in Divorce and Family Law, where she excels in negotiating, mediating and litigating cases involving paternity, custody, physical placement, child support, maintenance, divorce, legal separation and post-judgment modifications.  She is committed to delivering a client-centered, problem-solving approach where she consistently strives to reach results that provides the greatest value and long-term benefits to clients. She is confident that most cases can be resolved in a quick and cordial fashion, but Attorney Laborde is prepared to litigate with unwavering fervor should a mutually agreeable solution be out of reach.. Attorney Laborde is also a Certified Collaborative Family Law Lawyer.  Collaborative family law practice is a unique, reasonable approach to handling a divorce or other family law matter, founded on three core principles: a written pledge not to fight in court, and withdrawal of the hired professionals if either party chooses to fight in court, open communication between the parties with an honest and good faith exchange of information, and negotiations leading to a mutually acceptable settlement that takes into account the highest priorities of all family members. The collaborative approach works with a team mindset; you and the other party, along with your attorneys, use the skills of mental health and financial specialists to maximize positive outcomes for the family. In addition to divorce, you can use the collaborative process in other family law matters such as paternity, annulment, legal separation, pre-marital agreements, post-nuptial agreements, non-marital relationships and same-sex relationships. The issues addressed in collaborative cases are the same ones addressed in traditional litigation cases: child custody and placement, property valuation and division, child support, maintenance (alimony), taxes, and insurance.

Amanda D’Amico is an experienced transactional attorney primarily engaged in business and corporate law, taxation, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, estate planning and probate law. She counsels clients regarding entity formations, business operations, governance, and tax implications regarding pass-through entities. Ms. D'Amico also works with many individuals and families regarding their estate and succession plans and guides clients through the probate process.. Business Counseling and Transactions. Ms. D’Amico advises businesses of all sizes and their members regarding entity organization, operations, governance and planning, which includes the review, negotiation and drafting of contracts related to mergers, sales and purchases of assets or stock, reorganizations, redemptions and buy-sell agreements.. Taxation. Ms. D’Amico advises individual and business clients regarding the tax aspects of various corporate entity transactions and with respect to the use of pass-through entities (limited liability companies, partnerships and S corporations). In addition, she represents clients regarding issues related to qualified and non-qualified deferred compensation.. Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Probate and Wealth Transfer. Ms. D’Amico advises clients regarding gift and estate tax planning, succession planning for family businesses and charitable gifting. In addition, she drafts wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney and estate and gift tax returns and assists clients through the probate process.

Alexandra N. Doner is a family law attorney. Serving clients for more than four years, Ms. Doner has counseled hundreds of individuals and families to help navigate their individualized issues in order to meet their objectives.Ms. Doner is passionate about family law, where she takes a client-centered approach to guide her clients through legal matters. She values collaboration with her clients, ensuring that they feel heard and supported while developing legal strategies.