Directed Verdict Defense Win. Adam Zenor successfully defended a local dram shop against allegations of premises liability. Plaintiffs claimed the dram shop failed to take certain actions to prevent an assault that caused their injuries. After the Plaintiffs rested their case, Zenor moved for a directed verdict on behalf of the dram shop. The court […]
Michael Kuehner successfully defended a small-town business against allegations of negligence in Iowa district court. Plaintiff claimed the bank failed to properly maintain the premises and did not provide adequate signage regarding accessibility. The defense argued that the plaintiff was at fault, and that accessible entrances were available. The Page County jury agreed with the […]
Grefe & Sidney attorney Clark Mitchell successfully defended Jim and Marcia Sparks at trial in Madison County District Court, in a negligence suit arising out of a car accident. Plaintiff claimed injuries to her back as a result of a car accident. Plaintiff was the passenger in a vehicle which was struck by Marcia Sparks […]
During the summer months, Anita Dhar, Robert Thole, Donna Miller and Andy Hall spent their Friday lunch hours reading with elementary school children as participants in Everybody Wins! Iowa power lunch at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Des Moines. Everybody Wins! Iowa is a literacy and mentoring non-profit organization that increases children’s opportunities for […]
Grefe & Sidney is proud to welcome three new attorneys. Holli M. Brown, Allyson F. Weaver, and Luke A. Stauffer have joined the firm as associate attorneys. Holli, Allyson, and Luke will join the litigation division, practicing in the areas of tort trial and insurance, worker’s compensation, and appellate law. Please look for their bios […]
LUKE A. STAUFFER was admitted to the Iowa Bar and joined Grefe & Sidney, PLC in the fall of 2014. He graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in May of this year. Previously, Luke earned his undergraduate degree from Drake University with honors in political science. This past summer he was a […]
ALLYSON F. WEAVER was admitted to Iowa Bar and joined Grefe & Sidney, PLC in the fall of 2014. She is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Law. Previously, Allyson earned her undergraduate degree from Carleton College and graduated magna cum laude. This past summer she was an intern with the Johnson […]
Developing a successful business is not easy – it takes years of hard work and dedication. However, in developing their business, many business owners neglect a key aspect of planning – their exit strategy. Some may think it is too difficult to develop, that they won’t need a plan for a few more years, or […]
