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Thomas H. Gelman
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Thomas H. Gelman
Johnson County, IA Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(319) 354-1104 321 E Market St
Iowa City, IA 52244
Business, Real Estate and Tax
University of Iowa College of Law
Tom was born and raised in Iowa City. He received his BA degree from Harvard University in 1975 and then returned home to attend the University of Iowa College of Law. After completing law school in 1978, Tom joined the law firm where he has been a partner since 1983. Tom represents individuals, businesses and tax-exempt organizations on a variety of legal matters principally in areas of business and transactional law, including contracts, real estate, business and non-profit entities, estate and gift planning, administration of trusts and estates, healthcare, and charitable foundations. In addition to his legal practice, Tom has...
Scott D Flynn
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Scott D Flynn
Keokuk County, IA Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(641) 636-2220 306 E Broadway Ave
Keota, IA 52248
Real Estate and Tax
University of Iowa
Ryan Prahm
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Ryan Prahm
Johnson County, IA Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(319) 351-2028 425 E. Oakdale Blvd., Suite 201
Coralville, IA 52241
Business and Real Estate
University of Iowa
J. Nicholas Russo
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J. Nicholas Russo
Johnson County, IA Lawyer
(319) 351-2650 103 East College Street Suite 314
Iowa City, IA 52240
Workers' Comp
Nick has tried over 100 contested cases to conclusion and has been recognized for his legal skill and professional achievement. Nick is a fellow of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers which is open to membership for only 225 of the over 20,000 lawyers in Iowa. Membership is by appointment only. Nick is also Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. To obtain certification, the lawyer must pass a difficult examination, have demonstrated the requisite ski in your field to the examiners' satisfaction, have a clean ethical record, submit samples of your legal writing and submit recommendations from...
Robert O'Shea
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Robert O'Shea
Linn County, IA Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(319) 866-9277 2735 1st Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Employment, Insurance Defense, Products Liability and Real Estate
Drake University Law School
Robert J. O'Shea has been with Brady & O'Shea, PC since its inception. He is a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Mr. O'Shea graduated from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1991, earning his Bachelor's Degree in business with cum laude honors. He obtained his law degree with honors from Drake University in 1995, graduating third in his class, and was elected Order of the Coif. He also was the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award for Contracts. Mr. O'Shea was admitted to Iowa Bar in 1995. In addition to practicing in Iowa's state courts, Mr. O'Shea is admitted...
John E. Beasley
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John E. Beasley
Johnson County, IA Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(319) 354-1104 321 East Market Street
Iowa CIty, IA 52245
Real Estate
University of Iowa College of Law
Mark L Chipokas
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Mark L Chipokas
Linn County, IA Attorney with 35 years of experience
(319) 366-7888 866 1st Avenue North East, PO Box 1261
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1261
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Mark Chipokas brings more than 25 years of experience helping injured parties maximize the amount they recover, whether that is through a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit. As your workers’ comp attorney, he will take special care of your case to ensure you get the most benefits possible.

Mark represents injured people throughout eastern Iowa from his office in Cedar Rapids. The office is located in the heart of the Cedar Rapids’ Medical Corridor.

Schedule a free initial consultation by calling 319-423-8011 or completing the online contact form at www.mlchipokaspc.com/contact/. Mark can review the facts of your case and...
Thomas Williams
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Thomas Williams
Johnson County, IA Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(319) 354-1104 321 East Market Street
Iowa CIty, IA 52245
Business and Employment
University of Iowa College of Law
Thomas Williams has spent most of his adult life in and around Iowa. A graduate of Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, Thomas spent several years working in a management development program for a company in the Quad Cities providing services to businesses across Eastern Iowa. After graduating with distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law, Thomas practiced corporate litigation in the State of Delaware, primarily focused on claims related to director and officer duties to shareholders and the corporation. He and his wife later returned to the Iowa City area where Thomas spent several years practicing transactional...
Dorothy A O'Brien
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Dorothy A O'Brien
Scott County, IA Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(563) 355-6060 2322 E. Kimberly Road
Suite 100e
Davenport, IA 52807
Employment
University of Iowa
Kelsey A.W. Marquard
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Kelsey A.W. Marquard
Scott County, IA Attorney with 11 years of experience
(563) 355-6060 2322 East Kimberly Road, Suite 140S
Davenport, IA 52807
Employment
University of Iowa and St. Ambrose University
Kelsey Marquard is passionate about ensuring working men and women have a voice. She understands victims of discrimination or other workplace injustices are often at their most vulnerable when they seek legal advice. That vulnerability can be the same regardless of the client's individual situation, including whether the client is a victim of discrimination, a victim of sexual harassment, has not been getting paid, has not been paid overtime, has been retaliated against, or needs to negotiate a severance agreement. Kelsey knows each client is unique and that is why she looks forward to meeting with you and learning about...
Pope S. Yamada
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Pope S. Yamada
Johnson County, IA Attorney with 21 years of experience
(319) 354-1104 321 East Market Street
Iowa CIty, IA 52245
Business
University of Iowa College of Law
Pope grew up in Iowa City and, after attending college at Wesleyan University in Connecticut and working in the technology industry in San Francisco, California, returned to Iowa to pursue a career in law. After graduating with his law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2003, he started his legal practice at Phelan Tucker Law Offices, where he continues his successful litigation practice. He primarily practices in the field of medical malpractice defense, health care law and represents the interests of healthcare professionals. He is admitted to practice in the State of Iowa and is a...
Darin Luneckas
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Darin Luneckas
Linn County, IA Attorney with 25 years of experience
(319) 294-8777 866 1st Ave NE, Suite A
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Iowa College of Law
With 20 years of experience, Darin Luneckas practices primarily in the areas of Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury law. Darin believes communication is key to helping his clients get the best results possible. "I have a unique approach, I want to make sure my client knows what's going on every step of the way."
Darin and his staff care about their clients. They answer calls and emails in a timely manner. They take on challenging cases and assume the risks to build solid recovery for their clients.
Darin recently stepped down as the President of the Linn County Bar Association (LCBA) and...
Dell A. Richard
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Dell A. Richard
Johnson County, IA Attorney with 48 years of experience
(319) 354-9592 845 Quarry Road
Suite 130
Coralville, IA 52241
Business and Real Estate
University of Iowa
Dean D. Carrington
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Dean D. Carrington
Johnson County, IA Attorney with 31 years of experience
(319) 354-1104 321 E Market St
Iowa City, IA 52244
Tax
University of Iowa College of Law
Dean grew up on a grain and livestock farm near Iowa City, passed the Certified Public Accountant exam, and focuses on pre-death estate planning and post-death trust/estate administration. His practice includes (i) establishing revocable (living) trusts to avoid probate and facilitate privacy, (ii) creating wills, trusts and retirement-account beneficiary designations with customized provisions to accomplish family-specific goals, such as delaying inheritances for immature beneficiaries, (iii) implementing powers of attorney for finances and for healthcare/medical directives (living wills), and (iv) administering probate estates and trusts and filing the necessary tax returns.
Matthew Andrew Leddin
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Matthew Andrew Leddin
Scott County, IA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(563) 441-1616 5108 Jersey Ridge Road
Davenport, IA 52807
Free ConsultationProducts Liability and Workers' Comp
Drake University Law School
Carolyn R. Wallace
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Carolyn R. Wallace
Johnson County, IA Attorney with 11 years of experience
(319) 354-1104 321 East Market Street
Iowa CIty, IA 52245
Business and Real Estate
University of Iowa College of Law
Carolyn (“Dazi”) Russell Wallace was born and raised in Iowa City. She left to attend college in North Carolina, returned to Iowa City for law school, and began practicing at the firm in October 2013.

Carolyn maintains a general law practice that includes both transactional and litigation components. On the transactional side, Carolyn assists clients with estate planning, real estate matters, reviewing and negotiating contracts, and other general transactional issues. Carolyn’s litigation practice focuses on defending physicians in medical malpractice cases. Carolyn particularly enjoys legal research and writing, and she routinely assists clients with appellate matters.

In her free time, Carolyn likes...
Daniel O'Brien
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Daniel O'Brien
Linn County, IA Lawyer with 41 years of experience
(319) 364-1530 Suite D
Cedar Rapids
Iowa, IA 52402
Free ConsultationUniversity of Iowa
I have been representing clients throughout Iowa for over 30 years. My practice includes office work and litigation. My law practice includes representing clients in state and federal courts throughout Iowa. I specialize in criminal defense. Being convicted of a felony, drunk driving charge, a drug crime or a white-collar crime has a severe impact on employment and educational opportunities. During the first half of my career I practiced almost exclusively in civil law and I continue to have an active civil law practice.
Dai Gwilliam
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Dai Gwilliam
Johnson County, IA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(319) 354-6000 432 E. Bloomington St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
Free ConsultationAdministrative and Bankruptcy
Frank J. Nidey
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Frank J. Nidey
Linn County, IA Attorney with 43 years of experience
(319) 369-0000 425 2nd St. SE
Suite 1000
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Appeals and Workers' Comp
University of Iowa
FRANK J. NIDEY, partner, is a 1980 graduate of the University of Iowa College of Law with distinction. He practiced as a public defender in the Burlington and Cedar Rapids offices for a total of four years. He has been in private practice since 1984. Mr. Nidey is a member of the Linn County and Iowa State Bar Associations, and the Linn County Family Law Committee. Mr. Nidey is the co-author of "Mandatory Penalties, Victim Cooperation, and the Judicial Processing of Domestic Abuse Assault Cases," Crime and Delinquency (1995). He was given the Volunteer Lawyers...
Derek Hong
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Derek Hong
Johnson County, IA Attorney with 17 years of experience
(319) 364-0078 73 Hickory Heights Ln
Iowa City, IA 52245
Bankruptcy
University of Iowa
Derek Hong is a founding partner of Hong Law, PLC. At Hong Law, PLC, the attorneys are dedicated in providing bankruptcy litigation. Derek attended the University of Iowa, where he received his J.D. Whether you are looking for assistance with the Means Test or debt negotiations, the attorneys at Hong Law, PLC know what it takes to get you through this challenging time. Contact us today at (319) 632-1400 to speak to a member of our team.
Dillon Carpenter
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Dillon Carpenter
Linn County, IA Lawyer
(319) 249-9576 905 Third St. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business and Workers' Comp
David A. Cmelik
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David A. Cmelik
Linn County, IA Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(319) 389-1889 311 Third Avenue
Suite 308
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, criminal lawyer and DUI (OWI) defense attorney David A. Cmelik Law PLC is an Iowa law firm limited exclusively to criminal law. The firm principal has 18 years experience with over 4,250 criminal cases completed. If you or a loved one has been arrested for OWI in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo, or other Iowa community, contact DAC-LAW PLC at 319-389-1889 https://www.daclawfirm.com
John Alan Hathaway
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John Alan Hathaway
Johnson County, IA Lawyer with 7 years of experience
(319) 358-1900 1934 Boyrum St
Iowa City, IA 52240
Immigration
John Hathaway is an immigration and criminal defense attorney. He graduated from University of Iowa Law School, with distinction, in 2016. He initially worked at the immigration and criminal defense firm, Kasaby and Nichols, LLC, in Omaha Nebraska, then returned to Iowa City, Iowa to practice at Vondra & Malott, PLC, and now Malott Law, PLC. He practices before state district and appellate courts in Iowa, the Norther Federal District of Iowa, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, various immigration courts, USCIS, and the Board of Immigration Appeals. His focuses in removal defense, criminal defense, affirmative...
Heather Michelle Simplot
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Heather Michelle Simplot
Wapello County, IA Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(641) 682-8326 129 W 4th St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Business, Employment, Entertainment & Sports and Real Estate
Arizona State University, College of Law
Stephen Newport
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Stephen Newport
Scott County, IA Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(563) 386-9500 2117 State Street
Suite 250
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Bankruptcy and Real Estate
Austin Peiffer
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Austin Peiffer
Linn County, IA Lawyer with 4 years of experience
(319) 363-1641 1350 Boyson Rd
Ste B
Hiawatha, IA 52233
Bankruptcy and Business
Erek P Sittig
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Erek P Sittig
Linn County, IA Lawyer
(319) 366-7795 425 2nd Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Bankruptcy and Business
University of Iowa
Webb Wassmer
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Webb Wassmer
Linn County, IA Lawyer
(319) 210-4288 5320 Winslow Road
Marion, IA 52302
Appeals
James P. Moriarty
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James P. Moriarty
Linn County, IA Attorney
(319) 366-2307 222 Third Avenue SE Suite 265
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401-1541
Arbitration & Mediation
Chad Zenisek
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Chad Zenisek
Linn County, IA Attorney
(319) 395-7400 401 Old Marion Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Insurance Defense
Murray W. Bell
Scott County, IA Lawyer
(563) 326-4095 601 Brady Street
Suite 311
Davenport, IA 52803
Appeals
Brennan R Block
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Brennan R Block
Polk County, IA Attorney
(515) 242-2441 666 Grand Avenue Suite 2000 Ruan Center
Des Moines, IA 50309
Free ConsultationBusiness
Creighton University School of Law
I represent businesses and their owners in a variety of different spaces, ranging from agriculture, construction and real estate development all the way to emerging technology, venture capital and financial services. The diversity of the clients I work for and the issues they present me with make me well-equipped to provide you practical legal advice on all matters pertaining to your business.

My specific expertise is in structuring, negotiating and documenting merger and acquisition (“M&A”) transactions. In the past few years, I’ve served as lead or associate counsel on a variety of M&A transactions, ranging in value from $5,000 to over...
Joseph R Casey
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Joseph R Casey
Polk County, IA Lawyer with 5 years of experience
(515) 287-1454 1217 Army Post Road
Des Moines, IA 50315
Free ConsultationBusiness and Products Liability
Drake University Law School
Joe Casey is a civil trial attorney representing plaintiffs in financial, products, and medical litigation. Rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, Joe has been recognized as a Great Plains Rising Star by SuperLawyer, and been named one of the country's leading young plaintiff lawyers by Lawdragon as well as a Top 40 Under 40 trial attorney by National Trial Lawyers.
Dean A. Fankhauser
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Dean A. Fankhauser
Woodbury County, IA Attorney
(712) 252-3226 613 Pierce Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
University of South Dakota School of Law
Attorney Dean Fankhauser was raised in Chadron, Nebraska and is the son of former business owners who still reside in Chadron today. After graduating from Chadron State College, Dean studied at The University of South Dakota School of Law and graduated in 2014 with a Juris Doctor. While in law school, Dean had many great experiences, including advancing to the Elite 8 of the Sam Masten Appellate Advocacy Competition and completing an internship at the Federal Public Defender’s office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dean moved to the Siouxland Community after law school and shortly began working as an associate attorney....
Nicholas A. Sarcone
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Nicholas A. Sarcone
Polk County, IA Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(515) 244-4300 501 SW 7th Street
Suite J
Des Moines, IA 50309
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
University of Iowa
I am an aggressive, experienced criminal defense lawyer. I handle all types of criminal cases including but not limited to: traffic tickets, assaults, domestic assaults, sexual assaults, OWI, public intoxication, drug charges, federal drug charges, federal child pornography charges, federal medicare fraud, state & federal gun charges, harassment, stalking, burglary, robbery, forgery, theft, fraud, murder etc. I also handle state and federal appeals from all types of criminal cases. My goal is to get you the best possible outcome on your case. This involves a skilled evaluation of the charges, the evidence and available strategies. I will never back...
John S. Berry Jr.
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John S. Berry Jr.
Pottawattamie County, IA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(712) 217-2177 215 S Main ST
STE 206
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Creighton University
Berry Law has led fights against unjust prosecutions and government overreach since 1965. This team of warrior lawyers knows what it takes to win in the courtroom and beyond. John S. Berry Jr. helps his clients fight some of the most important battles of their lives. John has not only led successful teams in the courtroom, resulting in several jury trial victories, but has also led soldiers in deployments to Iraq and Bosnia. John personifies the warrior ethos that is the foundation for Berry Law’s success. Beyond the battlefield and the courtroom, John’s leadership experience extends to community organizations locally and...
Tim Bottaro
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Tim Bottaro
Woodbury County, IA Attorney with 40 years of experience
(712) 252-3226 613 Pierce Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
University of South Dakota School of Law
Attorney Tim Bottaro is a graduate of Creighton University (B.A. 1981) and the University of Iowa (J.D. 1983 With Distinction). He is admitted to practice law in the United States Appellate Court (8th Circuit) and United States Federal Court, as well as Iowa state courts. Tim handles primarily personal injury cases, such as car accidents, motorcycle accidents, semi accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian injury accidents, wrongful death claims, construction accidents, dram shop suits (vs. establishments who serve alcohol), slip and falls, and animal bites. He also handles insurance litigation and general litigation matters. With Tim, your consultation is always free! Tim became...
Matthew Nuzum
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Matthew Nuzum
Polk County, IA Lawyer
(515) 994-0404 5335 Merle Hay Rd., Suite 7
Johnston, IA 50131
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Trademarks
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
I am passionate about business and technology risk. I have worked with small "shop around the corner" companies and multi-national Fortune 500 companies. Contact me if you are starting or growing your business and need assistance assessing or understanding your risk and creating a plan to move forward with confidence. I have a particularly strong technology background focused on software development, Internet businesses, electrical engineering, and telecommunications. I'm sometimes known as "the Geekiest Lawyer in Iowa."
Gunda Yohanna Brost
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Gunda Yohanna Brost
Black Hawk County, IA Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(319) 266-3668 124 W. 4th St. Suite A
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Immigration
Hamline University School of Law
Gunda J. Brost is a U.S. immigration attorney ("lawyer") from Oldenburg, North Germany. Ms. Brost holds a J.D. from Hamline Mitchell University School of Law (2006) and holds a license to practice law in Iowa (2007). Ms. Brost has represented clients from all over the world in various different immigration-related matters and has a special interest in asylum law, waivers and getting complex cases unstuck. Ms. Brost is fluent in French, German and Spanish.
Amanda Brandy Van Wyhe
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Amanda Brandy Van Wyhe
Woodbury County, IA Attorney with 18 years of experience
(712) 212-9101 1720 Summit Street
Sioux City, IA 51105
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation
University of South Dakota School of Law
While in law school, Mrs. Van Wyhe was an active member of the South Dakota Law Review and volunteered as a C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for abused and neglected children involved in juvenile court. Following law school and prior to starting in private practice, Amanda was a law clerk for the Second Judicial Circuit Court in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Amanda entered private practice in 2006 at the Vriezelaar law firm as an associate and became a partner in 2011. In 2009, Mrs. Van Wyhe was officially recognized and commended by the Iowa Supreme Court for contributing more...

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