Beneficiaries of a trust appealed a district court ruling denying their petition to terminate the trust. Grefe and Sidney’s Heather Timmins and Aaron Lindebak represented the trustee who opposed the termination. Jeanne Winn named her daughter and granddaughters as beneficiaries to the trust upon her death. The beneficiaries jointly petitioned to terminate the trust because […]

In recognition of Drake Law School’s 150th anniversary, they recognized 150 individuals “who have best demonstrated the values of the Law School and helped shape Drake Law into who we are today.” Out of all alumni, faculty, students, and friends eligible, Grefe and Sidney’s senior member Guy Cook was named to the list. Guy has […]

Orchard Place raised $65,000 in their annual spelling bee to benefit youth mental health services in Iowa. Each year, Orchard Place has groups compete in an adult team-based spelling competition. Grefe and Sidney was happy to participate as “The Bee’s Knees,” but was knocked out before the final round. Orchard Place looks for sponsors, volunteers, […]

An Iowa attorney retained an orthopedic surgeon from Indiana to serve as an expert witness in a potential medical malpractice claim and paid an advance of $10,000.00. The parties had no written contract and upon reviewing the records, the surgeon opined that the standard of care was not breached in the underlying case and that […]

Dariann has joined the Polk County Women Attorneys (“PCWA”) Board of Directors as the Luncheon Coordinator. She is responsible for reaching out to notable individuals in the area to speak at monthly luncheons. The PCWA hosts these luncheons for attorneys, judges, and law students to network and learn about topics of concern in the legal […]