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I have over eighteen years of experience litigating complex legal matters. As a litigation attorney for the family law division at Whitfield & Eddy Law Firm, I currently focus my practice on litigating family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, custody, spousal support, domestic abuse, grandparent visitation, guardianship, termination of parental rights and adoption cases.. I received my Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management with honors from Baylor University in 1996. In 1999, I graduated from Drake University Law School. Shortly after graduation I moved to Dallas and was admitted to the Texas bar. I worked as an Assistant District Attorney with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office prosecuting domestic abuse, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, assault, robbery and felony narcotics cases until 2003 when I left to become a solo practitioner and focus my practice on family law matters in the Juvenile and Family Law Courts. I moved back to Iowa and joined Iowa Legal Aid in 2008 as a staff attorney. I represented victims of domestic violence as part of the Women’s Equal Justice Project and as the Violence Against Women’s Act attorney during my time at Iowa Legal Aid.. It is an honor to practice law and help my clients navigate through extremely difficult circumstances. I consider it a privilege that clients trust me to zealously advocate for their best interests and the best interests of their loved ones.

I graduated from the University of Iowa Law School in 2013 and then clerked for the Fifth Judicial District of Iowa where I assisted judges in researching issues and writing opinions. In December of 2015, I began working at Nelsen and Feitelson. In June of 2018, I began working at Hopkins and Huebner where I maintained a general practice working in criminal defense, civil litigation, family law, and probate.. Prior to going to law school, I attended the University of Miami, Florida and graduated with a double major in journalism and political science. I enjoy spending time with my wife and three dogs.

I enjoy practicing  law and getting to know my clients' needs.  I believe that a client should always understand what is going on in their case, and be an active participant.  Outside of work, I like to spend time with my family and friends, swim,  and enjoy ice cream as much as humanly possible.  I am a big believer that a person should be able to trust and feel comfortable with their attorney.

I currently chair the Firm’s Agricultural Law Practice Group. As a civil litigator I assist clients navigating such areas of law as Surety and Fidelity, Construction, Complex Commercial, Estate and Trust, Employment and Personal Injury.. I counsel clients in all aspects of litigation from initial evaluation through the appellate process with a focus on efficient resolution of client issues.

I came into the practice of law after studying for six years to be a Catholic priest, after which I spent 10 years traveling all over the Unites States and Mexico, to Europe, and to Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and iNdia. During this time, I got to live with people from all walks of life, from poor to rich, and with people of many different religions. While on the road, I was preaching Christianity, but it was a Christianity based on the fact that we are all brothers and isters, of One Family, and that we need to love and care for each other, and for our world in general.. At the end of this 10 years, I went through some expereinces that led directly to my entry into law school. Sicne becoming a lawyer, I have had the privilege of defending many persons, both in immigration court and in criminal court. I have developed a law practice focused on family immigrant and deportation defense, with a specialty in criminal deportatioin defense. I have given many Continuing Legal Education seminars to alwyers on this area of the law for many years.. I was adjusnct professor in immigration law for Drake Law School from 1997 to 2004. our law office also led the response to the big ICE immigraiton raid in Postville in 2008. I continue my law practice here in Iowa, with my focus now bering the reunification of families while continuing to work in the area of immigration deportation. I enjoy my pracitce and my clients. I thank God for this wonderful opportunity to be of service.

I began my practice at Whitfield & Eddy in 1991. Since that time, my practice has focused on civil trial work, concentrating primarily on product liability defense and insurance coverage and related commercial and construction issues.. I have worked on numerous appellate cases in the Iowa Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.. In addition to writing numerous articles about trial, product liability, and insurance coverage issues, I worked on appellate briefing in the 6th and 10th Circuits and the United States Supreme Court.

I am the chairperson of the Whitfield & Eddy Law Insurance Law Practice Group and my practice primarily consists of defending cases involving claims against individuals, insurance carriers, businesses, and financial institutions.  Throughout my career, I have tried dozens of cases.  I am licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota, as well as the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Given my level of jury trial experience, I was elected into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a national invitation-only organization for lawyers requiring significant jury trial experience as a qualification for membership.  I am the Immediate Past President of the Iowa Chapter of ABOTA.  In addition to ABOTA, I am an active member of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC), a peer-selected organization composed of leaders in the legal defense community who have achieved professional distinction.  I have also been named a Fellow in the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, an organization limited to 250 of the most experienced trial lawyers in the State of Iowa.  I am have been rated by Martindale-Hubbell at the AV (highest) level for legal ethics and ability.. In addition to my courtroom experience, I am well-versed in representing clients who need alternative dispute resolution, including mediations and arbitrations.  I have likewise prosecuted and defended numerous cases on appeal.

I am passionate about achieving the best possible outcome for my clients, whether they find themselves charged with a crime or being mistreated by an employer, landlord, or government official. You can be sure I will work hard for you and handle whatever your situation is with professionalism and compassion.. Prior to joining Glazebrook & Hurd, LLP, I worked for two years investigating claims of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation for the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, the state agency which enforces the Iowa Civil Rights Act. Before that I clerked for a firm specializing in criminal defense and civil rights, represented clients in the criminal defense clinic at the Neal and Bea Smith Legal Clinic in Des Moines, and interned with the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa and State Senator Rob Hogg (D-Cedar Rapids).. I worked as a journalist for several years prior to practicing law. I earned my J.D. with High Honors from Drake University Law School, as well as certificates in Constitutional Law and Civil Rights; Legislative Practice; and Public Service. I am also a certified mediator.. I am a member of the Iowa State Bar Association and serve on the ACLU of Iowa's legal committee.

I am Elena Greenberg, a central Iowa family law attorney who provides compassionate, aggressive legal representation to clients in the Greater Des Moines area. Through my law firm, Greenberg Law, PLLC., I maintain a general practice including but not limited to family law.  Our attorneys focuses on finding the best and most cost-effective assitance for your legal matter.  We are able to quote flat fee prices on most cases.  We also offer unbundled services.  I also provide services as a mediator, a certified divorce financial analyst (CDFA), and a certified life coach.

I am committed and passionate about my work and my clients. I take pride in getting the best results possible, and I'm honored to work with Dave, Joe and Mike. Whatever your problem, we can help.

I am attorney Randall L. Jackson. I have been practicing law in Des Moines, Iowa, since 1998. My areas of practice include bankruptcy and debt relief, divorce and family law, criminal defense and OWI defense.. With my broad range of legal experience, I can help people with many different issues. If I cannot help you with your particular legal matter, I will let you know right away.. I was raised in rural southern Iowa, I am proud to be an Iowan, and I hold sacred the values I was taught growing up. My desire to live by those values led me to start my own practice in 2005, and I endeavor to incorporate them into my law practice.. As a lawyer, I work hard for my clients, and I strive to build trusting relationships with them. I believe that my clients return to me not only because they can trust that I will work to achieve the best results for them, but also because they can rely on me to care about them and their situations.

I am a Whitfield & Eddy Law member attorney committed to providing clients with exceptional legal services. I focus primarily on litigation including civil cases such as product liability, complex commercial litigation, health care litigation, insurance law and coverage issues and appellate.

I am a member of the firm practicing in the areas of civil litigation, banking and licensing. I have significant trial and appellate experience representing financial institutions on a daily basis.. I represent lenders in the documentation and closing of commercial real estate loan transactions throughout the country.. I developed the firm’s administrative and liquor licensing practice from scratch, advising and representing numerous national restaurants and grocers on all matters related to liquor licenses in Iowa.

I am a member in many of the firm’s diverse practice groups and focus primarily on the litigation aspects of personal injury, insurance/surety, employment, and family law.. Through my diverse practice, I represents plaintiffs, defendants, employers and employees.  The diversity of representation provides me with a unique perspective that serves to better prepare him for all aspects of litigation.. Prior to joining the firm, I served as an aviation officer in the United States Army, flying the AH-64D Apache Longbow Attack Helicopter.

I am a competitive and driven trial attorney who enjoys fighting for the rights of my clients.  I believe that the American jury system of justice is the best fact finding system in the history of the world and I love to employ it to the benefit of my clients.. In addition to my love for the law, I am also a compasionate and dedicated listener.  To truely understand someone's problem, you have to be fully invested in listening to them.  I believe that communication and respect is the key to a great attorney-client relationship and I try always to listen to and respect my clients so that I can achieve for them the best outcome possible.

Howard Hagen practices primarily in banking law. For over 25 years he has counseled banks in virtually every Iowa county on such issues as regulation, acquisitions and various corporate and shareholder matters that have confronted banks in both good and troubled times. Howard also has served as counsel to the Community Bankers of Iowa for more than 20 years. He currently serves as a member of the American Bar Association Banking Law Committee. Earlier in his career, Howard served in the public sector as Assistant Attorney General and General Counsel to the Iowa Division of Banking.

Greg has 30 years of experience in civil litigation with emphasis in personal injury, construction defects, product liability, insurance law and professional liability, including the defense of physicians, dentists, lawyers, accountants, architects and insurance agents in litigation, as well as representation in matters before state licensing boards. He has litigated matters throughout the State of Iowa and in federal courts. Greg also serves as a Neutral in Mediations and Arbitrations involving all types of civil litigation.

Gina focuses on civil rights cases, specifically on police discrimination. She also works on all kinds of criminal cases, from harassment to murder. She is passionate about fighting for her clients. She can help to make things right if you have bene injured or treated unfairly. She cares about her clients and will do her best to make sure your interests are protected. Gina is experienced with criminal defense (both state and federal), appeals, postconviction relief, and personal injury cases.. Examples of Gina's results:. • Civil rights lawsuit settlement: Gina settled a civil rights lawsuit for $75,000 on behalf of two African-American men who were wrongfully stopped by Des Moines Police. • Dismissed case: A Polk County judge dismissed a criminal charge against an African American man represented by Gina. The judge agreed with Gina that the man should never have been approached by police to begin with, and so the police had violated the man’s constitutional rights. • Not guilty verdict: A Polk County jury deliberated for only 15 minutes before finding Gina’s client Keilon Hill NOT GUILTY of harassment of a public official. Mr. Hill was canvassing for a political candidate in West Des Moines when a local resident reported him as a “suspicious person.” Mr. Hill repeatedly asked the responding officer if he had broken any laws and received no answer. The officer arrested Mr. Hill after Mr. Hill asked the officer to leave him alone and walked away. The jury agreed with Gina that asserting your right to be left alone is not a crime. • Murder conviction overturned: Gina represented a young woman who was convicted of killing her toddler and was serving a life sentence. Gina convinced the judge to overturn the 1st degree murder conviction and order a new trial for the client. The judge granted a new trial because Gina was able to establish that the client’s trial attorney made several serious errors at the client’s first trial.

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.

Gary Edward Hill is a courtroom litigator with over 35 years of litigation experience in county, state, and federal courts. Since moving to Iowa in 2007, Gary has focused on divorce, custody, and litigated matters involving domestic violence.. Gary was born and raised in south Texas. He graduated from high school in Edinburg, Texas. The southern border of Gary’s home county in Texas is the Rio Grande River. Hidalgo County is the poorest county in Texas. One of his proudest accomplishments is securing a full-time summer job at age 15 and working every year since then.. Gary attended the University of Texas where he secured a bachelor’s degree in business administration, and he majored in accounting and the business honors program. Gary worked in the kitchen at his dorm in college. He worked full time in the summer months delivering appliances. During his undergraduate years in Austin, Gary was hired by the prestigious law firm of Vinson & Elkins as an office assistant and law clerk.. Upon graduating from the University of Texas, Gary was admitted to law school at the University of Houston. He worked at Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Ward as a network engineer and paid his way through law school (with help from his parents). Gary was licensed by the state of Texas in 1984, and he immediately made a name for himself trying jury cases to verdict. He specialized in workers’ compensation and catastrophic loss cases. Gary made partner at a litigation boutique by 1999 and was Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law that same year.. During his time in law school, Gary met his future wife who graduated from the University of Iowa in 1980. Julie Coates lived in the small town of Cromwell (Gary likes to call this a suburb of Creston). They were married in Cromwell in 1985. After many trips to Iowa to spend holidays and summer days with Julie’s extended family, Julie and Gary moved their family, now consisting of two children, to Iowa. Julie formally worked at Simpson College. Their children attended college in Iowa and live in Warren County. Their family now includes three dogs, a cat, and they live in the beautiful state that is Iowa. Gary loves the outdoors and enjoys watching his neighbors plant and harvest their corn, soybeans, and hay fields.. After moving his family to Iowa, Gary worked at Iowa Legal Aid as a senior staff attorney. He created a family law unit and supervised all family law intakes for the central Iowa region. In this role, it was not unusual for Gary to review over three dozen cases a week and process selected cases for representation or other resolution by the attorneys and staff at Iowa Legal Aid. It was at this time that Gary was called upon to use his litigation skills representing victims of domestic violence. This experience made a deep impression and Gary is proud of his time representing those who are underserved in the legal arena.

Frank is a Spanish-speaking attorney practicing law in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born and raised in southern California. After spending his early life in Joshua Tree, California, he completed his undergraduate degree with highest honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara in Spanish and Sociology. Afterwards, he obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Los Angeles. He lived in South America during both his undergraduate and law school studies. Upon graduating UCLA he obtained his license to practice law in California (the nation’s most difficult bar to pass) and later represented migrant farm workers in the Coachella valley in employment and housing cases. He moved to Des Moines in 2015 and worked at the Iowa Civil Rights Commission as a Civil Rights Specialist before starting his own law practice.

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Dustin is a partner with Mueller, Schmidt, Mulholland & Cooling, PLLC.  Prior to establishing Mueller, Berg & Schmidt, Dustin worked for Spaulding, Berg & Schmidt as an associate attorney for several years. In Dustin's third year of law school, he practiced at the Middleton Center for Children’s Rights at Drake University Law School as a student attorney.  His work at the Middleton Center involved representing abused children as attorney and Guardian Ad Litem in juvenile actions.  As a result of this work, Dustin was honored by The International Academy of Trial Lawyers for Distinguished Achievement in the Art and Science of Advocacy.

During law school, Clara was the Associate Editor of the Drake Journal of Agricultural Law and was on the ABA Moot Court Team. Clara worked in the Criminal Defense Legal Clinic and interned at the Story County Attorney’s office. For most of law school, Clara worked as a law clerk at Branstad & Olson, before joining our team as an attorney after passing the Iowa Bar.. Clara received her Bachelor of Arts and Sciences from Drake University in 2020 and her Juris Doctorate from Drake Law School in 2023.. Clara’s time outside of the office is usually spent with her dog, Mazie, finding cool spots in Des Moines with her friends, or doing yoga.

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.