We are pleased to announce that Sam McMichael and Rachel Morgan have joined Grefe & Sidney, P.L.C.   Sam McMichael earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Wartburg College before graduating with highest honors from Drake University Law School in May of 2021. While in law school, Sam practiced as a student attorney in the […]

Tansha Clarke is an associate attorney in the firm’s litigation division where she represents clients in a broad range of matters including, but not limited to, workers compensation claims and insurance defense. While in law school, Tansha externed with the Honorable Justice Mansfield of the Iowa Supreme Court and served as an Associate Editor for […]

Following the close of the plaintiff’s case during a trial in Black Hawk County, Mark Thomas obtained a directed verdict on behalf of his client, an Iowa attorney. The plaintiff filed a legal malpractice claim against Mark’s client, alleging the attorney failed to bring an action challenging a tax deed after a tax sale of […]

On July 21, 2021, the Iowa Court of Appeals determined that Andrew Hall and Benjamin Erickson’s client, Liberty Mutual, was not required to reimburse Plaintiff, another insurer, for workers’ compensation benefits totaling over $250,000. The case arises after Plaintiff paid workers’ compensation benefits and later determined it was not the employer’s insurer on the date […]

We are pleased to announce that Michael D. Currie has joined Grefe & Sidney, P.L.C. Michael has been practicing law since 2014. He attended the University of Iowa where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Philosophy, and History and then graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law. Michael is in the […]

On June 28, 2021, Ben Erickson obtained a defense verdict and counterclaim judgment on behalf of a local business. The case stems from Plaintiff’s claim that Erickson’s client wrongfully towed and disposed of over fifteen vehicles in violation of Iowa law. Plaintiff plead multiple legal theories, including negligent bailment, unjust enrichment, and consumer fraud pursuant […]

Ben Erickson is a member of the firm’s litigation division where he represents businesses and individuals in a broad range of matters including but not limited to personal injury, professional negligence, coverage disputes, bad faith, defamation, breach of contract, and workers’ compensation.   What three words best describe you? Motivated, Reliable, Innovative Where are you […]

Laura Martino is a partner in the firm’s litigation division. She represents clients on a wide array of civil litigation matters including insurance defense, municipal liability claims, professional malpractice, and workers compensation claims. In addition, she represents insurance companies and self-insured clients in coverage and bad faith disputes. Before joining Grefe Sidney, Laura clerked for […]

Miranda Pomeroy was driving westbound on Cumming Avenue while Matthew Holmes was riding his bicycle on a bike trail heading toward Cumming Avenue. Holmes turned onto Cumming Avenue and collided with Pomeroy’s vehicle, resulting in injuries to Holmes. Holmes sued, alleging negligence. Pomeroy filed a motion in limine requesting the district court preclude Holmes from […]

Following a four day jury trial in Woodbury County, Clark Mitchell and Sean Corpstein obtained a defense verdict on behalf of their client, State Farm Fire and Casualty Company. Plaintiffs’ breach of contract claim followed a fire at Plaintiffs’ farm/ranch in 2013 and State Farm voiding the insurance Policy as a result of Plaintiffs’ conduct.  […]