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Michael R. Blaser is a member of BrownWinick and a member of the firm's Management Committee.  Mike also serves as the Chair of the firm's Agribusiness practice group.. Mike provides his clients with timely and pragmatic solutions to their legal issues. He represents business clients in all facets of the legal issues that they face - from start-up choice of entity issues and entity formation, to guiding and negotiating equity capital formation and financing packages to negotiating key purchase, supply and employee contracts. Mike has also advised businesses facing financial difficulties and routinely handles business sales, reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions.. From 1995 to 2000, Mike served as general counsel to Iowa Select Farms, a pork production company based in Iowa Falls, Iowa, that is now the fourth largest hog producer in the United States. Before and since his work with Iowa Select, Mike has been actively involved in value-added agriculture, particularly in the livestock industry. Based on his experience, Mike advises agricultural clients in Iowa and other states as to federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations that affect their businesses.. Mike also has considerable experience dealing with corporate farming laws in Iowa and other upper Midwest states. He is a registered lobbyist in Iowa and represents agricultural clients on legislation of interest, including major livestock regulation laws enacted in 1995, 1998 and 2002 and the rules adopted to implement those laws.. A frequent speaker to industry and bar association groups on business and environmental issues, Mike serves on the Section Council of the Agricultural Law Committee of the Iowa Bar Association. He has also written legal issue columns for Feedstuffs magazine. Mike is a member of the National Pork Producer's Council Environmental Committee. He was appointed by Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack to the Nutrient Work Group for the Governor's 2003 Iowa Water Summit and by Mike Johanns, United States Secretary of Agriculture to the USDA Agricultural Air Quality Task Force for 2006-2008. Since 2006, Mike has been selected as a leader in Iowa for inclusion in Chambers USA® in the area of corporate/M&A.. A certified public accountant, Mike has served on the Board of Directors and in other leadership roles with the Iowa Society of CPAs. He also serves on the Finance Council for St. Francis of Assisi Parish in West Des Moines, Iowa, and the City of West Des Moines Board of Adjustment.. Mike received his B.B.A. in accounting and his J.D., with distinction, from the University of Iowa and was admitted to the Iowa bar in 1985.

Marc T. Beltrame is a member of BrownWinick and heads up the firm's lobbying team with a full-time presence in the Iowa Capitol during the legislative session, representing multiple businesses and interests, with a focus on the insurance, gaming and technology sectors. Marc also maintains a practice dedicated to probate, wills/trusts/estates, contracts and corporate transactions.. Prior to joining BrownWinick, Marc had the distinction of pursuing a career in both government and politics. In addition to serving as a consultant to numerous local and statewide campaigns over the years, Marc was the state director and senior advisor to former U.S. Senator Christopher J. Dodd's presidential campaign in Iowa during the Iowa Caucus. Marc also has extensive operational experience with a number of federal government processes and issues having worked as the Deputy Chief of Staff for U.S. Congressman Leonard Boswell. While working for Congressman Boswell, Marc was responsible for outreach to the business community and local government on a wide range of issues, including the landmark 2005 Transportation Bill.. Marc has been selected for inclusion in the 2015 edition of Best Lawyers® in the area of Government Relations.. Marc received his B.A. degree, with honors, from the University of Iowa. He also received his J.D. from the University of Iowa where he served as Managing Editor of the Iowa Law Review. He was admitted to the Iowa bar in 2000.

Joseph Moser is an associate attorney in the litigation division. He maintains a varied, civil and criminal litigation practice, representing clients in Iowa’s state and federal courts. Joe’s practice focuses on trial work. In his civil practice, Joe represents individuals and businesses in wide-ranging matters including products and premises liability, wrongful death, serious personal injury, breach of contract, employment, discrimination and sexual harassment, dram shop, insurance coverage analysis and defense, bad faith, administrative appeals, casino and gaming regulation, and workers’ compensation. Joe is a member of the American Bar Association, the Missouri Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Association, and the Polk County Bar Association, where he has served on the Board of Directors as co-chair of the Social Committee. While attending Iowa, Joe served as the Moot Court Executive Board Administrative Chairperson and participated in the Van Oosterhout-Baskerville Appellate Advocacy Competition. Joe is actively involved in the Des Moines community, having been involved with and volunteered for the Greater Des Moines Young Professionals Connection, Young Variety Club, and Animal Rescue League of Iowa. College: Saint Louis University, summa cum laude, 2008 Law School: University of Iowa, 2011 Admitted to Practice: States: Iowa and Missouri Federal Courts: Northern District of Iowa, Southern District of Iowa, Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

Dick Lyford has practiced primarily in the litigation area for almost 40 years. He has a wide range of experience in most kinds of civil litigation including contract, tort, antitrust, tax, construction, and workout litigation for is the recipient of the Outstanding Committee Chairman Award from the Iowa State Bar Association, June 2009 and the recipient of the Amicus Curiae Award from the Iowa Judicial Branch, September 2011. The Amicus Curiae Award is given in recognition of persons or businesses who contribute to the administration of justice or who have contributed to building public support for the has completed over twenty oral histories of retired Iowa Supreme Court Justices, State Appellate Judges, District Court Judges, Federal Appellate and District Court Judges & Magistrate Judges.

Brian P. Rickert is a member of BrownWinick and has a primary focus on litigation of matters for public and private businesses, and individuals in a variety of areas including agribusiness, construction, energy, environmental, and real estate, among others.  In recent years, Brian has litigated complex business disputes, various business torts including fraud and interference with contracts, conflicts between business competitors, claims between majority and minority shareholders, relations and disputes with governmental agencies, and various other contract and tort claims.  Brian has also handled employment lawsuits involving wrongful termination, discrimination, and claims arising from non-compete, non-solicitation and other agreements.  He is involved in lawsuits not only in Iowa, but all over the Midwest, serving as lead counsel in numerous matters where the amount in controversy involves seven and eight figures.. Brian has established himself as one of the leading courtroom advocates in Iowa having been selected as a leader in Iowa in the Chambers USA® listing for commercial litigation, listed in The Best Lawyers in America®  for construction law, listed in Super Lawyers® for construction law, selected as a Fellow in the prestigious Litigation Counsel of America, and has received other awards.  He is AV-rated in Martindale-Hubbell.. Brian is Chair of the firm's Construction Law practice group and spends a significant amount of time representing owners, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, insurers and sureties in all facets of their business, including litigation and arbitration of claims, and regulatory and legislative guidance and advice.  He is also a frequent speaker to professionals, trade associations, and attorneys on topics relating to construction law and litigation.  Brian has also provided testimony or background information to legislative committees and members on construction and litigation related legislation.. Brian also serves as corporate counsel for a number of businesses across Iowa and national counsel for certain construction and energy-related companies.  In this position, he counsels his clients on organizational and start-up issues, employment issues, regulatory matters, and other corporate matters.. Brian is a member of the Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations; the American Bar Association's Forum on the Construction Industry and Construction Litigation Committee; Master Builders of Iowa; and the Associated General Contractors of Iowa.  He serves on the Federal Practice Committee of the Iowa State Bar Association, and is a founding member of the Construction Law Section of the Iowa State Bar Association.. Brian also serves in many community roles. He is a graduate of Leadership Iowa, the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute and the West Des Moines Leadership Academy.  He is a member of the Blank Park Zoo's Board of Directors, serves as a Trustee on the Board of the West Des Moines Water Works, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Taxpayers Association of Central Iowa.  He is also active in political circles in Iowa and is active in many Iowa campaigns.  In 2005, he was selected by the Des Moines Business Record as one of the top 40 business leaders in Central Iowa under the age of 40.. Brian received his J.D., with honors, from Drake University where he served on the Drake Law Review, and received his Finance Degree from the University of Iowa.  He is licensed to practice law in the state and federal courts in Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri, as well as the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Des Moines and surrounding areas.