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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.

Jacob Nelson is a member with Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman where he is engaged in the firm’s Business and Commercial Litigation Group. Mr. Nelson’s practice is centered on general commercial litigation, distribution and franchise-related litigation, and construction law. Prior to joining Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman in 2015, Mr. Nelson worked as a litigation attorney at Foley & Lardner LLP in Milwaukee.. Mr. Nelson served as a law clerk to Judge James E. Gritzner of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.  During law school, he was a judicial extern to Judge Aleta A. Trauger of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.  Prior to law school, Mr. Nelson was a member of the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps.

Dawn Gibson is a litigation attorney with more than a decade of experience working with businesses and individuals with civil litigation and appeals, employment law and immigration law needs. Ms. Gibson is also experienced in healthcare law, representing physicians, clinics and hospitals with matters relating to medical malpractice claims and disciplinary issues. Ms. Gibson is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and Society for Human Resource Management and is a regular presenter on pressing topics relating to immigration and employment law.. State and Federal Litigation Practice. Ms. Gibson represents and assists small and large companies and individuals regarding labor and employment disputes, employment discrimination, commercial litigation and in connection with state and federal administrative agencies.. Immigration Law. Ms. Gibson assists private employers and educational institutions with obtaining permanent residence or temporary employment authorization for their employees and assists individuals with obtaining family-based permanent residence ("green card"). Ms. Gibson also advises and assists with internal I-9 audits, defense of ICE investigations and other workplace compliance issues.. Employer and Employee Counseling. Ms. Gibson advises clients regarding the drafting and implementation of policy, employment and separation documents in compliance with federal and state laws including, but not limited to, employee handbooks, confidentiality and non-disclosure, termination and severance agreements. Ms. Gibson also assists with internal company investigations.. Healthcare Law. Ms. Gibson can assist in defending a malpractice action or advise on regulatory issues facing healthcare providers.

Attorney Steve Holtman joined the firm in 1973 after serving as a law clerk to Judge Donald P. Lay of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Mr. Holtman has practiced primarily in commercial and business litigation and has extensive experience in handling complex commercial litigation matters involving breach of contract, business torts, and intellectual property. He has litigated cases in state and federal courts in 25 states throughout the country. Mr. Holtman has given oral arguments in nine of the 12 United States Court of Appeals.

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

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

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

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

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