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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.

Connor Mulholland is a Partner at Mueller, Schmidt, Mulholland & Cooling, PLLC. Connor is a dedicated advocate for individuals who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others. As a partner at the firm, Connor focuses his practice on personal injury, workers’ compensation, car accident claims, trucking accidents, and dog bite cases. With a deep commitment to justice, he works tirelessly to ensure his clients receive the compensation and care they deserve.. Connor believes that clear, consistent communication is the cornerstone of effective legal representation. He takes the time to understand each client’s unique situation and ensures they are informed and empowered throughout the legal process.. Connor is currently accepting new clients and offers free consultations to help individuals explore their legal options without pressure or obligation.. Call now at to discuss your case.

Community service and hard work have been taught to me since birth.  I spent my early years being actively involved in volunteer and community organizations.. As an attorney, I enjoy working hard to serve my clients with their workers' compensation and social security disability claims.  As my current clients would attest to, I do not simply hang up my hat at the end of each work day.. It is not uncommon to hear from me on weekends or in the early evenings at times if a new issue arises in your claim, and I want to touch base with you to give my advice on how to proceed.. I work hard to provide the best quality legal service to my clients throughout their claim.  I do this because I care about my clients as individuals; and because I try for achieving the best results possible in your case... Outside of work, I can usually be found outdoors, exploring forest preserves and state parks with my husband, two daughters, and our (mostly) well trained dogs.

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.

Brynne L. Howard graduated magna cum laude with a B.A in Political Science and Women’s Studies from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, in 2006. She received her JD from Drake Law School in 2010, graduating with highest honors and as a member of the Order of the Coif.. After graduating from law school, Brynne worked for several years as an immigration attorney with a local nonprofit, Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice (formerly Iowa Justice for Our Neighbors). In 2017, Brynne co-taught Immigration Law 101 at Drake University Law School. She also worked in the Crime Victim Assistance Division of the Iowa Attorney General’s Office and as the Managing Attorney for the Volunteer Lawyers Project at Iowa Legal Aid.. Brynne practices primarily in the areas of Elder Law; Probate; Wills and Trusts; Guardianships and Conservatorships; and Immigration. Brynne is proficient in written and spoken Spanish.. Brynne is currently serving on the Access to Justice Commission of the Iowa Supreme Court. She is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association’s Legal Access and Attorney Wellbeing Committees. Outside the practice of law, Brynne enjoys chasing around her two energetic children, practicing yoga, trying new foods, and traveling in Iowa and beyond.

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."

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.

Brad is the newest addition to Johnston Martineau, joining as senior associate in the fall of 2017. He holds an undergraduate degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and his law degree from the University of Iowa. His broad and varied experience with the law and work in the public sector includes assisting with prosecutions at the US Attorney’s Office in Davenport, project management at the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, and nonprofit management throughout the United States.. While a native of New York City, Brad has grown to love the Midwest, especially the state of Iowa. He met his spouse, a native Iowan from Algona, while in graduate school in Iowa City, and has happily adopted the city of as his home. Specifically, Brad admires and appreciates the hard-working, honest, and kind spirit of the people of Iowa, and is eager to help injured Iowans with their legal needs.. On a personal note, I work in many different areas of practice within the des moines metro area, including:. Des Moines car accidents

Brad has more than 20 years' experience representing clients in bankruptcy and creditors’ rights matters, including Chapter 7, 11,12 and 13 bankruptcies, receiverships, foreclosures, and collection actions.  He also has extensive experience representing clients in corporate and business law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiation and drafting, debt and equity financing, business litigation, shareholder matters, and regulatory compliance.. Brad's practice also includes the areas of public utilities, energy and telecommunications law, including litigation, corporate transactions and governmental relations matters. He has appeared before a variety of state public utility boards in numerous hearings on telecommunications and energy issues.

Born in Missouri and raised in Kansas, Benjamin Cook has a rich background that combines strong Midwest roots with a passion for justice. Ben pursued both his undergraduate education and law degree at the University of Kansas, graduating from the University of Kansas Law School in 2004.. In 2006, Ben made Iowa his home and has since been a dedicated member of the community. His legal journey took a significant turn from 2012 to 2016 when he worked in-house at an Iowa insurance company. This experience provided Ben with invaluable insights into the inner workings of the insurance industry, giving him a unique perspective that benefits his clients today.. Since 2016, Ben has channeled his expertise into exclusively helping injured Iowans. His dedication has resulted in numerous successful settlements and verdicts for those who have suffered injuries through no fault of their own.. Ben currently resides in the Des Moines area with his wife and three children. He practices in the areas of civil personal injury and workers’ compensation, handling a wide range of cases including car accidents, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, dog bites, falls, and various workers’ compensation claims such as body as a whole and scheduled member injuries.. As a committed member of the Iowa State Bar Association and the Iowa Association for Justice, Ben Cook is a trusted advocate for his clients. His comprehensive understanding of both personal injury and workers’ compensation law, combined with his compassionate approach, ensures that his clients receive the best possible representation.. Outside of work Ben enjoys attending his children’s athletic activities like baseball, softball, basketball, football, and ballet. He enjoys reading, watching football, and lifting weights.

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.

Board-Certified in Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification, with practice devoted primarily to the representation of debtors, creditors, committees and trustees in bankruptcy and reorganization cases.. Recognized by his peers for inclusion of the 2012-2016 editions of The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law.

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.