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Will is a lifelong Iowan originally from Creston, and is a member of the Litigation and Employment Law Groups. He received his political science degree from the University of Iowa in 2014 before graduating with distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2017. While in law school, Will served as President of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Society and also competed on the College’s American Bar Association arbitration team.

While involved in a number of different areas of the law, I have a general practice which includes representation of clients in Banking law, Transportation, Construction law, and Real Estate matters. Also, as a practitioner in the Appellate Practice arena, I was selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2010 in the field of Appellate Litigation.. In addition to advising clients and litigating in these areas, I regularly provide presentations to various industry groups concerning these matters and is the author and co-author of several articles related to these matters.

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Ted Craig has a general practice including but not limited to general litigation and employment law. He counsels and advises clients on general litigation matters ranging from contract disputes to environmental matters to construction litigation. Ted also advises employers on a broad range of employment law topics and assists with responses to wrongful termination lawsuits, discrimination complaints and unemployment currently serves as chair of the firm’s Recruiting Committee.

Sean Solberg joined the Davis Brown Law Firm in March 2012. As a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Department, he serves as patent counsel to clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies in a variety of industries, including the medical device, biotech and agriculture industries. Sean is a registered patent attorney, able to practice in front of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.Sean has experience managing and implementing strategies for both significant and emerging patent and application portfolios, drafting and prosecuting patent applications in various technologies, performing due diligence investigations of intellectual property portfolios in merger and acquisition deals, evaluating the validity and enforceability of patents, and advising on infringement issues. He also drafts and negotiates various technology agreements, including licenses, assignments, and agreements related to research, collaboration and consulting. Sean has counseled a large number of startups, universities, and venture firms in a wide variety of new or emerging technologies, addressing any and all IP needs for clients in this space, including patent prosecution, IP-related agreements, IP-related issues with respect to product development, overall IP strategy, and any other IP matters that might arise. Sean has worked a great deal with clients in the medical device, biotech, and agriculture industries. He has worked with numerous technologies in the medical device space, including robotic surgical tools (such as laparoscopic tools), cardiac rhythm management technologies, heart assist systems and devices, electronic stethoscope systems, bone deformity treatment devices, and methods and devices for reduction of injection pain. In the biotech and agriculture industries, Sean has worked on multiple technologies, including swine virus identification and vaccine technologies, crop seed and plant treatments and related delivery systems, high throughput molecular identification systems, and animal cloning technologies. In addition to his work in the areas of patent prosecution, IP transactions, opinions, and due diligence, Sean has experience in complex intellectual property litigation, providing support and drafting briefs in conjunction with IP litigators.Sean’s pro bono work has included participation in the Chrysalis Safety Project, serving as counsel for low-income victims of domestic violence seeking an order for protection or other court-ordered protection. Additionally, Sean previously served on the board of directors for the Push Institute – a think tank for change that identifies emerging trends shaping our world, and currently serves on the board for the Alley Institute – an affiliate of LifeScience Alley in the Twin Cities that focuses on education, workforce development, and research.

Scott Bandstra of the Bandstra Law Firm in Des Moines, IA is a graduate of Drake Law School (1993) and a 25-year member of the Iowa Bar in good standing. For 25 years, Mr. Bandstra has practices in the areas of Criminal Defense, Automobile Accidents, Personal Injury and Family Law. Scott also serves as corporate counsel for local Mental Health groups with legal issues that often arise during their practice.

Ryan Stefani is a litigation attorney with Nyemaster Goode, P.C.  Ryan assists clients in the areas of Labor & Employment, Personal Injury, and Commercial Litigation.  He has worked on matters involving alleged discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on race, gender, age, disability, and FMLA leave.  Ryan has advised employers and institutions of higher learning on matters involving Labor disputes, disability accommodations, and covenants not to compete.  He also represents clients in defense against suits involving car accidents, slip and falls, defamation, and other personal injury theories.  Ryan has worked on contract and warranty claims governed by the UCC, Article 2, as well as contract claims brought under the common law.. Ryan graduated from law school at Drake University, where he served as a student attorney with the Drake Legal Clinic and competed in moot court.  Ryan also served as a summer law clerk with Nyemaster during law school before joining the firm as an associate in the fall of 2014.

Russell L. Samson practices primarily in the area of employment law, including traditional labor law, exclusively representing employers in the private sector. He advises clients in the areas of union representation, unfair labor practices, negotiating contracts and union grievances. He also counsels, advises and represents employers in personnel matters ranging from policy creation and documentation, restructuring of personnel to investigating, responding to and defending against claims of unlawful discrimination and wrongful discharge. He has served as the chapter labor attorney to Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa since 1988.

Regan practices primarily in family law and general civil litigation. She joined Dickinson Law in the summer of 2016, after practicing for two years at Pendleton and Herbold in Des Moines. Regan litigates all aspects of cases from inception through resolution, including conducting fact investigation, motion practice, discovery, depositions, mediation and private settlement efforts.. Regan's family law practice assists clients with divorce, termination of parental rights, adoption and paternity and custody actions.. While attending Drake Law School, Regan worked as a special litigation intern for the Iowa Attorney General's Office for Deputy Attorney General Jeff Thompson. She also worked for the Drake Legal Clinic in the juvenile delinquency clinic and interned for the Dallas County Prosecutor's Office.

People ask me what I do, and when I tell them I’m a criminal defense attorney they ask, “what does that mean?”  Almost always, I tell them, “I defend people who are accused of, and charged with committing crimes.”  After hearing that, they’ll usually ask “how can you defend those people?”. I tell them the truth about what I do, and tell them "it's not about 'those people' - it’s about the sanctity of human liberty, and the cost of it if you want to take it. Every person deserves even the most basic level of respect and deserves their rights to be protected against the government that seeks to take them away."

Patrick Smith represents public and private sector employers in a broad spectrum of employment and labor matters, both inside and outside the courtroom.. For 25 years, Patrick has been trying and litigating cases before juries, judges, administrative agencies and arbitrators. He has defended clients sued for all manner of employment related claims, including discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, FMLA, FLSA/wage and hour violations, defamation and employment torts. Patrick represents employers in the drafting, negotiation and enforcement of non-compete and trade secret agreements. He defends public sector clients (such as school districts, cities, counties and municipal utilities) in civil rights, due process, whistleblower and open records/open meetings disputes. In the traditional labor law arena, Patrick defends employers charged with unfair labor practices before the National Labor Relations Board, and advises employers in collective bargaining negotiations.. Although a frequent litigator, one of Patrick’s goals is to help clients avoid litigation. To that end, his practice includes consulting with employers on legal compliance, HR audits, drafting employment policies and handbooks, management training and internal investigations.

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.

Nathan Mundy has been practicing law in Central Iowa for well over 10 years. He is an Iowa native, raised on the South Side of Des Moines graduating from Lincoln High School in 2000. He is a graduate of St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA in 2004. After college, he returned to Des Moines and attended Drake University Law School. At Drake, he sharpened his trial advocacy skills by leading the American Trial Lawyers Association Mock Trial Team; he represented his fellow students as an elected representative on the Student Bar Association; planned social outings as the Social Chair of Delta Theta Phi; and organized fundraisers as the Treasurer of the International Law Society. He also studied International Business Law and International Family Law during a study abroad program in Nantes, France in the summer of 2005.. Nate was born on an Air Force base in Mountain Home, Idaho. He lived there for two years until he moved to Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico. He moved to Des Moines when he was in first grade and has lived here ever since. He went to Lincoln High School where he was All-Conference in football, ran track including a role on the team for the 1600m medley relay at the Drake Relays and the Iowa State Track Meet, participated in show choir, some small theater roles, and the State-Champion All-Male Dance Team.. After high school, he received a football scholarship to play at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA. While he only played football for two years, he did discover his next passion in life, the law. There he majored in Political Science and Philosophy and founded the SAU Chapter of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity and re-started the Mock Trial Program as its captain. He also served on the Student Government Association and was on the committee that drafted the SGA Mission Statement. He was also an alumni ambassador to the school’s vast regional alumni network.. He works to ensure your rights are respected and enforced by our government. We cannot allow big government and big business to overstep your right to be free from intrusion, harm, and injury. Nate Mundy is the best weapon to guarantee your right to Due Process, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Unlawful Arrest, Freedom from Unreasonable Searches, Freedom to Own Property, and all other freedoms that come with the pursuit of Life, Liberty, and Happiness.

My primary practice emphasis is in construction law, including construction defects, delay claims, claims for extra work, mechanic’s liens and contract interpretation.  I have extensive experience in trial and appellate work, arbitrations, mediations, contract review and consulting.  I am a regular writer and speaker, having presented many seminars and lectures to professional, construction and civic groups throughout the State of Iowa, surrounding states and international locations concerning construction-related legal issues.. My undergraduate degree from Iowa State University is in Construction Engineering and prior to attending law school, I was a contractor and real estate developer for over fourteen years.  I obtained my law degree from Drake University in 1992, graduating Order of the Coif.

My primary areas of practice at Whitfield & Eddy Law are in real estate and commercial business matters.  I have practiced over 30 years in real estate law, including having served as general counsel for one of Iowa’s largest residential real estate brokers and developers.. My current areas of practice include residential and commercial real estate title and settlement services.. I represents buyers and sellers in residential property transactions and closings in the Ankeny, Iowa area.

My primary area of practice involves construction disputes. I am an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association’s Construction Arbitrator Panel, a member of the American Bar Association's Forum on Construction Law, Iowa State Bar Association’s Construction Law Section, the firm’s Construction Law Practice Group, and various residential and commercial construction trade associations.. I have handled a wide variety of disputes, such as personal injury, insurance, business, agricultural, banking, and commercial disputes.. Prior to joining the firm in 2001, I worked for two years as a judicial law clerk to Judge Harold Vietor of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.

My practice primarily focuses on plaintiff litigation involving personal injury accidents, workers compensation claims, medical malpractice issues, will contests, business and shareholder disputes, securities litigation and FINRA security arbitration.. My experience spans nearly 40 years of representing individuals in state and federal courts in over 20 states. I am a member of the Iowa Academy of Trial lawyers. I am also a retired Army Reserve JAG Colonel and represent clients regarding military legal issues.

My practice is primarily within the Whitfield & Eddy Business and Banking practice group representing lenders in the documentation and closing of commercial real estate loan transactions.. I also advise small business and entertainment clients on organizational and contractual matters.

My practice is entirely devoted to matters related to construction law, from the point of view of contractors, owners, and subcontractors. I have practiced in this area for more than 35 years, and has been recognized by my peers in the national publications Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers in construction law.. I serve as an arbitrator and mediator in construction disputes and have been a certified member of the American Arbitration Association’s Construction (Commercial) arbitration panel for many years. I was recently inducted as a Fellow into the College of Commercial Arbitrators, as the only member of that organization from the state of Iowa.

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.

My legal practice includes more than 30 years of experience in handling litigation, trials, and appeals with regard to construction, personal injury, municipal, product liability, dram shop, and workers’ compensation matters.. As a result of my legal work, I have been recognized by peers for inclusion in the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers. In addition, I have been active in Iowa’s legal community, holding a number of leadership positions in the Iowa State Bar Association, including serving as the Young Lawyer Division President.

Much of my practice focuses on construction-related claims involving contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, homeowners, and sureties. Additionally, I handle general litigation, business, and real estate matters,. I became a member with Whitfield & Eddy in 2013.  Prior to joining the firm as an associate attorney in 2006, I worked in the construction industry for both union and non-union businesses and operated my own construction company for several years.

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.

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.

Michael A. Dee is a member of BrownWinick and a past member of the firm's Management Committee. Mike is active in the firm's Litigation, Intellectual Property, Construction and Employment and Labor Law practice groups.. Mike has been involved in litigation and trial practice for approximately 25 years and is in and out of court all the time. He has tried dozens of cases in state and federal court and argued numerous times before state and federal appellate courts. He represents business clients in all aspects of litigation, including claims involving contracts, intellectual property, trade secrets, construction, business dissolution, employment, fraud and various tort claims. He has been involved in lawsuits not only in Iowa, but all over the Midwest, California, Texas, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Ohio, Kentucky and New England.. A substantial amount of Mike's time is spent on intellectual property litigation. Mike has been involved in cases involving patent infringement, trademark infringement, copyright infringement and misappropriation of trade secrets. He also has argued numerous times before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, conducted Markman Hearings, and been involved in many preliminary injunction hearings, representing both plaintiffs and defendants.. Mike has an AV peer review rating from Martindale Hubbell Legal Directory and was named one of only 17 "Litigation Stars" in the State of Iowa for 2013 by the prestigious Benchmark Litigation. Mike is a member of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, which is an invitation-only organization with a limited number of members. He also has been recognized for inclusion in Super Lawyers®for intellectual property litigation, construction litigation and general litigation, and Chambers USA®for litigation.. Mike is a former federal prosecutor with the United States Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., where he prosecuted primarily bank fraud and complex white collar crime as part of the Criminal Division's Fraud Section.. Mike is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association, including the Federal Practice Committee, of which he was Chair in 2010-2012. He also is a member of the Polk County Bar Association, where he served on the Board of Directors from 2002 to 2006 and a member of the American Bar Association (Intellectual Property Law and Litigation Sections). He is admitted to practice in the State of Iowa and the District of Columbia, the Federal District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Iowa and the District of Nebraska, the Eighth Circuit and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals, the United States Supreme Court and the United States Court of Federal Claims. Mike was the Chair of the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Government Policy Council in 2010, and currently serves on the Board of the Mercy Foundation, which serves Mercy Hospital and its affiliated entities.. In 2014, Mike was appointed by the Chief Judge of the Southern District of Iowa to serve on the Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Committee, which was charged with reviewing and recommending a new Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Iowa.. Mike received a B.S., with distinction and honors, from Iowa State University in 1984 and his J.D. from the University of Iowa in 1987. Mike received the American Jurisprudence Award in 1986.