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I practice primarily in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, and business law.. I provide comprehensive estate planning services including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, business succession planning, and estate, gift, and GST tax planning. My goal is to help you plan your legacy by getting to know your goals and family circumstances and coordinating your estate plan to fit those needs.

I have represented clients in a broad range of litigated conflicts including defending clients in state and federal courts.  My experience includes defending product liability claims (personal injury and product performance), employment contests, commercial contract disputes, construction claims and medical negligence claims.. When necessary, I have taken cases to verdict in both jury and bench trials and have also argued cases at various appellate court levels.. In addition to holding licenses in Iowa and Illinois, I have represented clients’ interests in Wisconsin, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Texas, Michigan, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Minnesota.

I have practiced law since 1979, with a focus on estate and tax planning for larger estates, complex trust and estate administration matters, charitable organizations and retirement planning.. I am an active member of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and currently serve as a member of its Board of Regents and Executive Committee.  I have also served on several college committees and as chair of the Technology in the Practice Committee and as current vice-chair of the Communications Committee.  I am an active member of the Iowa State Bar Association, both in its tax section and the probate and trust law section.  I am a member of the board of directors of the Iowa Academy of Trust and Estate Counsel.

I formed Sandegren Law Office, PLLC, to provide a high level of personal service to clients. Raised in Boone, Iowa, I learned the value of doing business the right way. No more waiting for an email response or a return phone call. When you call my office, you will speak directly to me. You will have my personal attention to your matters from start to finish. That’s a promise.. Our Mission. At Sandegren Law Office, PLLC, we provide personal attention to each of our clients by consistently delivering highly skilled, ethical and aggressive legal representation, and do so for a reasonable fee. Our office endeavors to exceed the expectations of clients in all aspects of service, by:. Our Vision. As we look to the future, we will make use of cutting edge legal and business technologies and methods, to assure that we will continue to deliver the highest quality legal services to our clients for a reasonable fee. We will strive to incorporate new practice areas and opportunities so that our office can continue to adapt to the growing and ever-changing needs of our clients.. At Sandegren Law Office, PLLC, we understand Iowan values. We seek to nurture and encourage these values in our community. We will set ourselves apart not only by the solutions we offer, but also by the way we do business.

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 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 an associate in many of the firm’s diverse practice groups.  My practice includes, but is not limited to, representing corporate and individual clients in general civil litigation, business and banking law, and bankruptcy matters.. Prior to joining Whitfield & Eddy, I served as an Air Defense officer in the United States Army.

I am an associate attorney in the Whitfield & Eddy Law Estates, Wills and Trusts Practice Group. Additionally, I represent clients in business law and corporate matters and real estate transactions.. As an estates, wills and trusts attorney, I work with clients to help them understand the relationships between assets, family members, goals and expectations to recommend solutions to achieve the desired results. Often this includes advice and assistance with business formation, succession planning and real estate matters.

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 trial lawyer representing clients in state and federal courts throughout Iowa. I handle products liability, complex financial and commerical litigation, and catastrophic injury.

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 litigator who considers the big picture in relation to the task at hand when advising clients in commercial disputes. A meticulous planner, I strive to bring a competitive yet calculated approach to each and every case.. Aside from counseling owners and managers in transactional, construction, and transportation matters, I am active in the firm’s litigation department and practice a broad range of legal expertise. Clients can expect prompt communication, accurate analysis, and thoughtful advice relating to strategy and tactics.

I am a family law attorney and member at Whitfield & Eddy Law. I represent clients in a variety of issues including prenuptial agreements, divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support and modifications.  I also practice collaborative law. Additionally, I am trained and certified by the Iowa Supreme Court to mediate family law cases.

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.

GUIDING INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES THROUGH DIFFICULT LEGAL ISSUES AND LAWSUITSZach Hermsen is an active trial attorney who represents individuals and businesses with legal issues and, when necessary, lawsuits. He has successfully tried jury and bench trials across Iowa and has a clear understanding of the many strategic considerations that factor into a favorable outcome in a legal case.. His business litigation experience includes the Iowa Business Specialty Court, which provides a forum for expedited and cost-conscious business litigation cases.. Zach represents individuals just as zealously as he represents his business clients. This includes representing Iowans in cases ranging from contract disputes, dog bites, automobile accidents, and property disputes.. He also represents individuals in the highly-specialized National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. This Program, created by the Reagan Administration in the 1980s to save litigation costs for all parties involved in vaccine-related litigation, is a no-fault compensation scheme designed to quickly and fairly compensate persons who experience one of the extremely rare, but recognized, side effects from a vaccine.. NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATIONZach proudly represents transportation professionals throughout the United States that facilitate delivery of food, medicine, building materials, and other critical supplies to locations across the country. He is an active member of the ALFA International Transportation Group, offering a nationwide rapid-response team with the expertise to immediately and effectively respond to incidents should they arise.

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.

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.

Fred is the founding attorney of Sinkevich Law Firm PLLC, he is licensed to practice law in Washington State.. Throughout his career he has shown his dedication to working toward the greater good.. Fred is a graduate of Seattle University School of Law. He was an Article Editor for the Seattle Journal for Social Justice. He served as an executive board member for various organizations while in Law School. He holds a Masters in Education with a concentration in Special Education from Northeastern State University. He holds a Bachelors of Arts in History from the University of Pittsburgh.. Before Fred became a lawyer, he was an educator of high school students with special needs in both Seattle, Washington and Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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.

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.

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.

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.