Practice Areas: Trial, Litigation & ADR

Our lawyers prepare each case to win. Although some legal disputes never see the inside of a courtroom, preparation is essential to successful resolution, whether at or before trial. Preparation allows successful advocacy at each step of the legal process. From written briefs to oral arguments, from mediation and arbitration to arguments before all levels of the Iowa state and federal courts, your case needs attention, sound judgment, and a strong advocate. We have been Iowa’s preeminent trial law firm for more than 40 years.

Our trial practice includes:

  • Agricultural Disputes
  • Bad Faith
  • Business Disputes
  • Discrimination/Civil Rights
  • Construction
  • Commercial
  • Dram Shop
  • Fire Investigations
  • Intellectual Property
  • Labor and Employment
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Municipal
  • Personal Injury
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Property Loss
  • Subrogation
  • Tort

Mark Thomas and Emma Steffen Obtain Favorable Jury Verdict in Personal Injury Case

Attorneys Mark Thomas and Emma Steffen recently secured a favorable jury verdict at trial defending a negligent driver on damages. The plaintiff brought suit for injuries he suffered after defendant hit him with her car while he was walking his dog across the street. Plaintiff’s dog was killed as a result of the accident. Plaintiff […]

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