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:
On a motion for summary judgment in an age discrimination claim, the Iowa Supreme Court modified the burden-shifting framework for summary judgment on discrimination claims under the Iowa Civil Rights Act (ICRA) to align with the causation standard at trial. The Court adopted the good-faith “honest belief rule” to affirm the employer’s decision to terminate […]
