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Stefanie Thomas is a fierce advocate. Whether helping a client with family law issues, resolving a personal injury matter or devising a plan of action in complex litigation, she focuses on ensuring the best outcome possible for her clients. Stef understands that legal matters can be extremely stressful for her clients, so she works to alleviate as much of the stress as possible. “The most rewarding part of my profession is knowing that day in and day out I help my clients resolve complex legal issues that are impacting their lives,” Stef says. “I pride myself in anticipating roadblocks and coming up with creative, effective and appropriate solutions to my clients’ problems.”. Stef joined Wandro after her graduation from Drake University Law School. While at Drake, she was managing editor of Drake Law Review. Her article, “Weeding the Garden: Finding a Solution to ‘Garden Variety’ Emotional Distress Claims and Discovery Issues," was published in Volume 62, Issue 2 of Drake Law Review. Her article was recently cited by the Iowa Supreme Court in Fagan v. Iddings.  Stef also interned with Representative Chip Baltimore, the Chair of the Iowa House Judiciary Committee, and with Justice Edward Mansfield of the Iowa Supreme Court during her time at Drake. Prior to joining Wandro, Stef clerked at LaMarca & Landry, P.C. in Des Moines where she focused primarily on personal injury and complex litigation.

Ryan C. Nixon is a highly skilled Des Moines attorney. At LaMarca Law Group, P.C., he represents clients in a range of legal matters, including personal injury, wrongful death, automobile accidents, legal malpractice, construction accidents, and commercial law. In addition to his extensive litigation experience, Mr. Nixon is an active certified public accountant (CPA) in the state of Iowa.Mr. Nixon earned his BBA in accounting with high distinction from the University of Iowa. Following this, he worked as an auditor for the United States Department of Justice’s Defense Contract Audit Agency. Eventually, he went back to school and earned his law degree with high honors from Drake University, as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Drake University College of Business and Public Administration.When he is not working, Mr. Nixon enjoys spending time with his family and following Iowa Hawkeyes sports.

Neal is a shareholder at Nyemaster Goode, PC, practicing in the areas of business law and immigration law. Neal represents business clients ranging from start-up companies and nonprofits to multinational corporations, with an emphasis on corporate governance and commercial law. He also assists businesses and individuals in a broad range of immigration matters, with an emphasis on temporary work visas and permanent resident (green card) status, as well as representing individuals seeking to study, work or reside in the United States. Neal regularly counsels employers on I-9 employment verification rules and other immigration law compliance matters.. Neal was named to the Des Moines Business Record’s Forty under 40 Class of 2011, is a member of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s 2011-2012 Leadership Iowa class, and is a 2006 graduate of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute. He is active with the United Way of Central Iowa, currently serving on the campaign cabinet and as co-chair of the Education Leadership Initiative membership development committee. Neal is also an active volunteer in his Beaverdale neighborhood, where he currently serves on the board of directors of the Beaverdale Betterment Coalition, and was the organization’s president for three years. Neal served as a member of the board of directors of the Beaverdale Neighborhood Association for five years. Neal is involved with prairie restoration efforts at the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, in Prairie City, Iowa, where he served on the board of directors of the Refuge’s nonprofit corporation for four years, and was recipient of the organization’s 2004 Pride of the Prairie award in recognition of outstanding volunteer services.. Neal graduated with honors from the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas, where he was Managing Editor of the Texas Forum on Civil Liberties and Civil Rights and had an internship with the Honorable Nathan L. Hecht, Justice of the Texas Supreme Court. Neal graduated with high distinction from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and minors in economics and sociology.

Neal Coleman is an associate with Nyemaster Goode, P.C.'s Business, Finance, and Real Estate Department. He graduated with highest distinction from the University of Iowa with a B.B.A. in Accounting, and received his J.D., with honors, from the University of Texas at Austin. Since joining the firm, Neal practices primarily in the areas of business and commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions; commercial real estate finance transactions; insurance law and regulations; banking, lending and secured transactions; and general representation of business organizations in all phases of an entity’s lifecycle.

My practice concentrates on Real Estate, Banking, and Corporate Law.  I provide representation to banks and other financial institutions in connection with structuring and negotiating loans, including loans secured by real estate.  My practice also includes assisting local, regional, and national lenders with matters of foreclosure, civil litigation, bankruptcy, judgment collection, replevin, and loan workouts.. I assist clients with general real estate matters including title opinions.  I advise my clients on general business structure and formalities along with asset purchase and merger representation.. I have been recognized in the 2010-2016 editions of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. I was praised by peers as “very knowledgeable, very speedy and very easy to work with” and highlighted for her capabilities in handling distressed property work in the Chambers USA guide 2016.

Most of my practice is practicing in the public finance law area.  I have worked in all capacities in tax-exempt financing deals including as issuer's counsel, bond counsel, underwriter's counsel and borrower's counsel.  I have worked on deals of all sizes and with all types of clients including state agencies, cities, hospitals, colleges and other 501(c)(3) entities.. Additionally I work on general business, tax transactions, employee benefits and on compliance issues relating to ERISA.  I have formed businesses, provided advice on ongoing transactions and have helped entities to resolve matters with the Internal Revenue Service and the Iowa Department of Revenue.

Laura is a member of Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C.'s Business and Banking Law Practice Groups. She counsels businesses from start-up to maturity on a variety of corporate issues, including formation, corporate governance, contract review, and M&A. Laura represents banks on corporate matters and assists them with regulatory compliance and M&A. Her regulatory practice includes assisting banks with filing Change in Control Applications with the Federal Reserve, New Branch and Branch Relocation Applications with the Iowa Division of Banking and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Interagency Merger Applications with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and other regulatory applications and notifications.Laura works with both businesses and banks to raise capital via private placements, submit documentation to the Securities and Exchange Commission, and generally comply with securities laws.Prior to practicing with Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., Laura graduated summa cum laude from Drake University’s College of Business, where she received her business degree and concentrated in business law. Laura received her J.D. from Drake University Law School, where she graduated as a member of the Order of the Coif with highest honors.

Joe Leo is a partner with BrownWinick and currently serves on the firm's Management Committee. Joe practices mainly in the areas of securities law and corporate transactions.. Joe strives to provide his clients with practical and timely legal advice which never loses sight of the business goals and objectives of his clients. Joe represents four publicly reporting companies in the Midwest. Joe provides legal advice to several private equity funds operating in Iowa regarding securities compliance matters. Joe is also an adjunct professor of Securities Law at Drake University Law School.. In addition to his securities compliance practice, Joe represents businesses in various aspects of their operations, including organization and planning, restructuring, equity and debt offerings and compliance, and corporate governance matters.  Joe is heavily involved in the business startup community in Iowa and is a frequent speaker on various legal issues that startup and high growth companies face. Joe enjoys bringing his practical approach to legal representation for early stage companies that must be strategic in how they allocate resources.. In addition to his legal practice, Joe participates in Plains Angels, an angel capital group operating in central Iowa and is involved as a mentor in the Global Insurance Accelerator located in Des Moines, Iowa.. Prior to attending law school, Joe worked in business development for the Wisconsin Department of Commerce. Joe feels that this experience in business development helps to keep him focused on the business goals of his clients.. Joe graduated in 2000 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.S. in Economics. In 2006, Joe graduated with high honors from Drake University. Joe served on the Drake Law Reviewas a Notes Editor and is a member of the Order of the Coif. He is also a member of the Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations. Joe was admitted to the Iowa bar in 2006.

I practice in the areas of commercial litigation, insurance, and ERISA. My practice in these areas includes litigation and appeals before state and federal courts and agencies. I have been involved as first chair in a number of trials, both jury and non-jury; arbitrations; and in over 30 reported or pending appeals.

Geoff grew up in Red Oak, Iowa and graduated valedictorian from Red Oak High School in 2013. He attended Central College and received his B.A. in Political Science and Spanish in 2017. Geoff earned his J.D. degree from Drake University in 2020, where he graduated with honors. He took and passed the Bar Exam in July 2020 and became licensed to practice law in Iowa in September 2020.

GENERAL. Jason Stone is a tax and business lawyer at the Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C. law firm.  His practice concentrates on the formation, acquisition, disposition, operation, and liquidation of business entities of all types and sizes and he has served clients in the fields of real estate, advanced technologies, health care, agriculture, manufacturing and finance.. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION. • Chambers USA, Corporate/M&A, Iowa Ranked Up and Coming 2010• The Best Lawyers in America­ 2010 and 2011, Tax Law; 2011, Corporate Law.. REPRESENTATIVE ENGAGEMENTS. • Advising one of the nation's largest federated cooperatives on tax-free reorganizations, liquidations and joint ventures; • Advising a publicly traded diversified financial services company on tax-free reorganizations, debt offerings and compensation matters; • Advising a publicly traded manufacturing company on critical federal income tax issues; • Advising a publicly traded media company on tax-free exchanges of personal property;  • Advising leading real estate companies on various corporate and tax matters including, but not limited to, state and federal income and property tax matters, with a special emphasis on state and federal income tax credits; • Advising buyers and sellers on acquisitions and dispositions in transactions of various sizes; • Advising numerous non-profit corporations on compliance matters including federal income tax exemption, intermediate sanctions, and joint-ventures;  • Advising producers, film and motion picture companies on Iowa and Film Tax Credits.• Advising various business entities on state income, sales and use tax disputes; and  • Advising a community development entity on matters related to the deployment of its initial $45,000,000 and subsequent $50,000,000 New Market Tax Credit Allocation.

Des Moines Office, 2700 Grand Avenue, Suite 111, Des Moines, IA 50312-5215. Ph:. Fax:.. Hopkins & Huebner, P.C., is a full service law firm with offices in Des Moines, Quad Cities (Davenport), and Adel comprised of trial or litigation attorneys experienced in all legal matters, including workers' compensation, liability or insurance defense, employment law, and mediation.

Des Moines Office, 2700 Grand Avenue, Suite 111, Des Moines, IA 50312-5215. Ph:. Fax:.. Hopkins & Huebner, P.C., is a full service law firm with offices in Des Moines, Quad Cities (Davenport), and Adel comprised of trial or litigation attorneys experienced in all legal matters, including workers' compensation, liability or insurance defense, employment law, and mediation.

Brock was born and raised on a grain farm in central Illinois and graduated from Drake University Law School. Prior to attending Drake University Law School, Brock worked for one of the largest manufacturers of construction equipment on the globe in several different engineering and business roles. Upon graduating from law school, Brock managed the contracts department for a United States federal ammunition manufacturing contractor. After that he managed the first iteration of Menold Law, PLLC. During his role as a solo practitioner he was offered a chance to go in house for a large insurance and consulting company in West Des Moines, and thereafter he served as head counsel for a multi-million dollar tech company in the area. After being in-house for several years Brock went on to manage the used equipment department for one of the largest equipment dealers in Georgia but ultimately came back to his roots on the farm in the Midwest to again practice law in the great state of Iowa.. Brock is skilled and experienced in negotiation, contract drafting, compliance, risk management, procurement consulting, estate planning, agricultural law, real estate and equipment finance and transactions, personal and business tax, and civil litigation and enjoys every aspect of the practice of law. His work is truly his passion and he aspires to be trusted as "your personal legal resource."

Amy’s practice includes corporate law, banking law, mergers and acquisitions, business formations, e-commerce, intellectual property law, and publishing law. Amy also assists clients on real estate transactions and general estate planning. She serves as chair of the firm’s Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Group and currently serves on the firm’s Board of Directors.. Amy earned her B.S. from the University of Minnesota in 1999 and her J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law in 2002. She is a member of the Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations.