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Robert (Bob) Hatala is a litigation attorney with Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC. He has practiced law in Cedar Rapids since his graduation from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1983. Mr. Hatala is engaged in the general practice of law including, but not limited to, commercial law, product liability, litigation, contracts, construction law, municipal law and insurance. Mr. Hatala also represents business clients on organizational and business matters and small municipalities on planning, zoning and other legal matters. Mr. Hatala has appeared before the Iowa Supreme Court and the Iowa Court of Appeals in various types of cases. He is admitted to practice in the State of Iowa, and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa.. Mr. Hatala was born in 1952 in Fort Madison, Iowa. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1974 with a B.A. in Political Science and an M.A. in 1983 from the University of Iowa in Public Affairs. After serving as Mayor of Fort Madison, Iowa, and Employee Relations Manager for a can manufacturing plant owned by Dial Corp., he entered law school at the University of Iowa where he graduated in 1983.

Joseph E. Day, Esq. (J.D.: Georgetown University Law Center, Bachelor’s Degree: University of Notre Dame) is a partner in the Cedar Rapids firm of Day Rettig Martin, P.C. where he concentrates his practice on labor law (public and private sectors), employee benefits, and employment law.  Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Day served as a Staff Attorney in the national office of the Internal Revenue Service in Washington, D.C.. Attorney Day is skilled in Collective Bargaining Agreements and Negotiations, both for employees and employers. His expertise in arbitration matters (in excess of 30), interest arbitrations (in excess of 10) and employee/employer negotiations highlights the breadth of his experience.   Throughout his career, Mr. Day has and continues to represent numerous ERISA Multi-Employer Benefit Trust Funds.  He has undertaken four 10k jurisdictional assignment cases before the National Labor Relations Board.. For over a 20-year period, Attorney Day negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreements in four different states for the then National Propane Corporation.  He served as their outside attorney and negotiator in over 15 acquisitions throughout a seven state area.

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.

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.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

Experienced Labor attorney serving clients in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.