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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.

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.

Des Moines divorce lawyer Jessica A. Millage understands that divorce is one of the single most stressful events a person can experience. She finds it rewarding to advise and support her clients through that process and help them find the best resolution to a challenging situation.. Through all the chaos of divorce, Ms. Millage manages to maintain a strong sense of composure. She regularly reminds her clients in custody cases to always think about the future and not to focus only on what makes sense right now.. “Your children’s needs and schedules will change drastically as they grow up, and the adults will go through their own life changes as they move on from the relationship,” Ms. Millage said. “It’s easy to get caught up in the emotion of the situation, and my role is to help you see the big picture and find the best path to move forward.”. Prior to joining Cordell and Cordell, Ms. Millage worked for a nonprofit organization representing children in the court system, then went into private practice focusing on family, criminal, and litigation.

Denise M. Hill, JD, MPA is an Of Counsel Attorney and Mediator in the firm’s Health Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution Groups.  Denise has practiced law in a variety of settings and has represented diverse health law clients including hospitals, physicians, provider organizations, insurance companies and government agencies.  Trained by the American Health Lawyers Association and the International Academy of Alternative Dispute Resolution, she is an active mediator in the health dispute resolution process for the Iowa Workers Compensation system.. Denise is Director of Health Law Programs and a Visiting Associate Professor of Health Law at the Drake University Law School since 2015.. Denise was a full-time Assistant Professor on faculty in the College of Health Sciences and the College of Medicine at Des Moines University where she taught courses on health law, ethics and conflict resolution.. Denise was the recipient of the 2010 MHA and 2007 MPH Professor of the Year awards and is a highly sought after speaker.. She maintains an active presence in the health law and academic communities where she is the Past President of the Iowa Society of Healthcare Attorneys, the 2010-2011 President of the Faculty for the College of Health Sciences, and is a co-author of the book Powerful Learning Communities, A Guide to Developing Student, Faculty, and Professional Learning Communities to Improve Student Success and Organization published by Stylus in 2013.

Dedicated to protecting the rights of her clients, Juckette Law Firm founder, Jolie B. Juckette has been practicing law in the central Iowa area for over 15 years.  She received her B.S. in Sociology with minors in Psychology & Philosophy from Iowa State University before receiving her Juris Doctor from Whittier Law School in Costa Mesa, California.  Jolie was admitted to the Iowa bar in 1999.. Her primary practice areas are Criminal Defense, Business & Corporate Law, Contracts, Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships.  Jolie is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association, Polk County Bar Association, American Bar Association & Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Jolie enjoys volunteering within the Des Moines community.  She has served on various boards and advisory committees for Mosaic Family Counseling, Inc., Family Institute, Inc., Iowa Homeless Youth Centers & Polk County Victim Services.  She has also served as a Victims' Court Advocate for Polk County Victim Services & has participated in the Polk County Bar Association's Volunteer Lawyers Project.

David's primary practice consists of criminal and juvenile law. He also handles administrative law matters, including license revocations.. During Law school, David participated in Mock Trial, interned at a county attorney’s office and participated in the Drake Criminal Defense Legal Clinic. David Graduated from Drake University Law school with high honors in 2020.. Outside of the office David spends his time at the gym, playing sports, and volunteering with the Homeless Veteran Standdown in Des Moines.

David practices primarily in the area of taxation. He provides a broad range of tax counsel to small businesses on topics including federal and state income tax planning, taxation of employee benefits, equity structure and mergers, and succession planning. He also counsels and advises clients with respect to the management of their wealth to minimize estate and inheritance taxes through the use of asset protection trusts, grantor trusts, powers of appointment, lifetime gifts, QTIP trusts and generation skipping trusts. As part owner of a family farm operation, David provides income tax, FICA tax and succession planning counsel to many farm clients.

Dale Knoshaug practices primarily in litigation, including more than 25 years’ experience as a trial attorney in Iowa with an extensive background in personal injury and employment law. He has represented employers in state and federal court, defending claims of employment discrimination, ADA, FMLA and wage and hour violations. Dale has earned an AV rating from his peers in Martindale-Hubbell, a professional designation of high legal ability and a very high adherence to the professional standards of conduct and ethics.

Commercial transactions including corporate finance, real estate issues and business contracts comprise a significant portion of Paul’s practice. His practice also includes estate planning, trusts and probate matters. Paul is a fellow in the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and top-ranked by Chambers & Partners, Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers. He acts as primary legal counsel to a broad variety of business entities and individuals and as local counsel to numerous national and international business.

Clarifying complexities and approaching litigation from common ground. That’s Mollie Pawlosky’s foundation for building client relationships. “Clients don’t let their passions dictate their business decisions,” Mollie explains. “It’s my goal to ensure clients don’t let their passions dictate their decisions during litigation.”. Through her commercial litigation practice, Mollie walks clients through complex litigation such as commercial foreclosure, collections and creditors’ rights, corporate governance disputes, construction litigation and mechanic’s lien disputes, and appellate work. Before joining Dickinson in 2002, Mollie practiced general business litigation for several years with a large Chicago firm.. Mollie’s experience fosters her knack for answering complex problems with workable solutions – helping clients tackle litigation from a practical business perspective at each turn.

Christine practices primarily in litigation with a focus on criminal defense.Christine received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Iowa in 1991 and her Juris Doctorate from Drake University Law School in 1994.  Christine is licensed to practice law in all courts within Iowa, as well as the District of Columbia.Christine is a member of the Polk County and Iowa State Bar Associations.  Christine has achieved the status of Master of the Bench in the Blackstone Inn of Court.

Choosing an attorney means trusting someone else to be your voice. Kara Simons wants to speak on your behalf. She understands legal language and is an effective, clear communicator. She also knows that being a good advocate starts with being a good listener. “Even if two clients face similar problems, their goals may be completely different,” Kara says. “Finding out what clients want and what they personally prioritize is critical to representing them well.” Armed with her well-honed research and writing skills, she works in harmony with her clients to arrive at the best resolution possible. Kara joined Wandro & Associates, P.C. in 2008 as the financial crisis began to take its toll on area businesses and developers. Working closely with Steve Wandro, she helped manage the fallout of this crisis for such clients and foster their rehabilitation through settlement, foreclosure and bankruptcy. During her time at the Wandro firm, Kara has been involved involved in a variety of civil litigation, particularly debtor-creditor relations, business law, adversary proceedings in bankruptcy and more. Her main focus is on appellate advocacy. She enjoys the challenge of compiling facts and law to get to the heart of the matter and strives to present her clients’ cases in a forthright, compelling manner.

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.

Brian Lalor is someone you want on your team. With his big-hearted passion for justice and determination to find the best solution possible, he will fight for you. A committed advocate, Brian is mindful of how his clients’ cases impact their day-to-day lives. He knows that they are often consumed with worry about financial matters or other injuries, and he wants to alleviate their stress. “For me, the part of practicing law best is knowing I’ve helped my clients,” Brian says. “It’s really rewarding to know that I’ve had a positive impact on their lives.”. Brian joined Wandro as a law clerk in 2008 while still a student at Drake University Law School. He gained invaluable experience while actively assisting in the firm’s cases over the next two years until he graduated and was admitted to practice in September 2010. Brian began his career as an attorney at Wandro focusing on some of the largest and most complex bankruptcy cases ever filed in Iowa. He also gained expertise through his review of hundreds of wills, trusts and various other probate matters. Since that time, he has expanded his practice to include other creditor-debtor matters, agricultural law and various business law matters.

Brett J. Trout, P.C. is an AV-rated Midwest law firm, offering its clients the global perspective on Intellectual Property and Information Technology issues involving acquisition, protection, enforcement, and litigation. From obtaining patents, trademarks, and copyrights, to licensing intellectual property and information technology licensing, Brett J. Trout, P.C. assists clients with all facets of the process. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Brett J. Trout has serviced clients across Iowa and throughout the country for over three decades. Mr. Trout offers a free 30 minute new-client consultation.

Breanna is a fellow of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, charter member of the Iowa Academy of Trust & Estate Counsel, and Council Member of the Iowa State Bar Association Probate, Trust, and Estate Planning Section.. In August 2015, Chief Justice Cady appointed Breanna to the Iowa Supreme Court’s Guardianship and Conservatorship Reform Task Force to review and make recommendations about Iowa’s guardianship and conservatorship laws and procedures.. Breanna has received the AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell—the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.

Brad's law practice focuses primarily on litigation, construction law, and labor and employment law.  Prior to practicing law, Brad taught high school and coached sports in West Moines, Iowa.  Brad also served as an infantryman in the Iowa Army National Guard.  In his private life, Brad is married and has twin daughters.  He enjoys spending time with his immediate family and his large extended family.

Born and raised in Wisconsin, Earl B. Kavanaugh attended Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, graduating in 2003 with a Bachelor of the Arts in English. Earl moved to Iowa in the summer of 2004 to attend law school at Drake University in Des Moines, graduating with honors in 2007. The Drake Law School Faculty awarded Earl the Iowa State Bar Association Graduating Senior Award, which is given to the member of the graduating law class who best exhibits in attitude, ability, and service the qualities which are incumbent in a successful future leader of the Bar.. In 2007, Earl was admitted to the practice of law in Iowa. In May 2009, after working for another Des Moines firm in the area of disability law, he joined Harrison & Dietz-Kilen, P.L.C. as an associate attorney. Earl maintains a general civil practice that includes, but is not limited to, family law, adoption, probate, estate planning, general litigation, and appellate work. He became a partner with the firm in July 2012. Earl is a member of the Polk County Bar Association (Family Law Section and Probate Section) and the Iowa State Bar Association. Earl is dedicated to equality under the law for all Iowans, and to that end, he has served as local counsel for the submission of amicus briefs to Iowa appellate courts in Rhoades v. State and Gartner v. Iowa Department of Public Health.. Earl is a zealous advocate for his clients and has experience in trying cases at both the district court and appellate court level. In March 2016, Earl won a hardfought victory for his client in the Iowa Supreme Court- In re Marriage of Harris, 877 N.W.2d 434 (Iowa 2016).. When not advocating for his clients, Earl enjoys literature, gardening, travel and participation in civic groups and philanthropic causes. Earl lives in Ames, Iowa and enjoys spending his free time viewing Iowa's diverse flora and fauna at Ledges State Park, Ada Hayden Heritage Park, and Reiman Gardens.

Born and raised in northern Iowa, Miguel Alvarado attended Northwestern College and Drake University. In law school, he was President of the Hispanic Latino Law School Association. He also participated in the Drake Children's Rights Clinic, as is pictured here.. Miguel is now an associate at Branstad and Olson Law Office. He works mostly juvenile and criminal cases, and is always willing to go the extra mile for his clients. Il habla español.

Bill Stiles advises clients in commercial real estate matters ranging from acquisition of income-producing properties to valuation cases involving the assessed value of real estate. His clientele in real estate has necessitated his representation in personal estate planning, wills and probate, as well as corporate, limited liability company and partnership entity issues and the attendant tax planning associated with these areas.

Bill Serangeli represents business clients, including real estate companies, banks and insurance companies, in commercial litigation and insurance defense matters. He currently serves as general counsel for various Boards of Realtors® and regularly lectures on legal topics to bar associations and trade organizations on professional compliance issues and ethics. Bill is also active in professional community organizations including the Iowa State Bar Association and the Polk County Bar Association.

BACKGROUND & EDUCATION. James was born and raised in Ames, Iowa. After graduating from Ames High School, James obtained his undergraduate education from the University of Iowa. As an undergrad candidate, James was active in various student organizations including representing the University of Iowa at the MACURH Regional Conference and serving a year term as president of the University’s honors residence hall association. In May 2007, James received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa with high distinction, graduating with a major in Political Science and a minor in Philosophy. James attended law school at the University of Iowa. While in law school, James was active in various student organizations and participated in trial advocacy and appellate advocacy programs. James graduated law school in 2010 earning a J.D. with high distinction.. PRACTICE OVERVIEW. James joined Wiedenfeld & McLaughlin following his graduation from law school in 2010. As an associate for the firm, James handles various matters for his clients including divorce and other family law matters such as disputes regard custody and child support, automobile accident cases, dramshop liability claims and other cases involving injuries allegedly caused by intoxicated individuals, insurance coverage disputes, construction liability, and personal injuries cases such as dog bites, assaults, and slips and falls. James also advises clients on estate planning and probate matters including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and will administration.. James is admitted to practice law in all Iowa state courts as well as in the United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. He is also a member of the Iowa and Polk County Bar associations.. PERSONAL INTERESTS. Outside of his professional endeavors, James remains active in the community. James is a board member of the local Kiwanis Club and is an Angel in the Outfield through the Ankeny Miracle League. James has also served as a judge for various debate and mock trial competitions. In addition, he is a donor through the National Marrow Donor Program and advocates that everyone gets tested to see if they might “be the match.”

Attorney Terzo Steves has been a practicing attorney since 2015 in the areas of criminal, juvenile and family law. Mr. Steves has had extensive experence handling the most complicated cases. With his legal knowledge he is able to advocate for you in the most effective and efficient ways.