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Corey J. L. Walker
Newton, IA Lawyer with 26 years of experience
208 N. 2nd Ave. West
Newton, IA 50208
Employment and Workers' Comp
Drake University Law School
At age 14, I began working for my grandfather in the concrete construction business during the summer school break. The work was hard, hot, and long, but provided me with framework for my character. My grandfather always told me to get a good education so I did not have to do hard labor for the rest of my life. I graduated from Newton High school in 1990 and played on the 1988 state 4A runner-up football team. After I graduated from high school, my mother purchased an appliance store and I began working on...
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Ben Lynch
Clive, IA Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Employment and Workers' Comp
Drake University Law School
Voted best law firm in Des Moines - recipient of 'Top 40 Lawyer Under 40' and 'Super Lawyer' awards. Ben Lynch graduated w/ honors from Drake Law School & offers free consultations on employment, personal injury, work comp, family, criminal, & civil rights cases. Read our 500+ Google reviews (5.0 rating) to learn how we put clients first & obtain results. We've collected millions of dollars for hundreds of clients.
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Eric Bodo
Des Moines, IA Lawyer
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Products Liability
DePaul College of Law
C. Eric Bodo grew up in Mundelein, Illinois, and attended Carmel High School in the northern suburbs. Eric graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago in 1996 and was admitted to the Illinois Bar.
Before coming to VanDerGinst Law, Eric was a partner in his own firm with offices in Chicago and Northbrook, Illinois where he represented seriously injured individuals and their families. Before starting his firm in 2014, Eric worked for a large, high-volume personal injury firm...
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Erik Luthens
West Des Moines, IA Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Drake University
I primarily handle workers' compensation, personal injury, medical malpractice and legal malpractice claims (plaintiff only) and have been doing so since 1991 (B.S., University of Iowa, 1988; J.D., Drake Law, 1991).
I have been serving on the IAJ BOG from November, 2016 to date. I previously served on the Urbandale Little League board of directors for approximately ten years and have been a member of the YMCA's "President's Club" for approximately the past twelve years as well as a participant in its annual "Partner With Youth" campaign.
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Mr. J. Keith Rigg
Des Moines, IA Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals and White Collar Crime
Drake University Law School
Since 1982, J. Keith Rigg has provided legal advice and representation to clients in state and federal courts throughout Iowa, including Des Moines and Polk County. His practice is limited to criminal law and the defense of those accused of crimes such as: * White Collar Crimes * Fraud * Conspiracy * Homicide * Battery, Assault, and other Violent Crimes * Drug and Narcotic Sales and Possession * Theft ...
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Christine L. Crilley
Hiawatha, IA Attorney with 41 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation and Business
University of Iowa
CHRISTINE L. CRILLEY is a General Practice Attorney and Collaborative Lawyer with over thirty years of experience in a variety of legal areas such as family law, adoptions, business law, litigation, construction law, probate and wills.
In Addition to her law practice Ms. Crilley is also an accomplished Mediator and Arbitrator as well as a nationally approved Mediation Trainer. She offers basic Mediation training and advance Mediation training as well as Collaborative Law Training, and Parent Coordinator Training. Christine is also a Parenting Coordinator and Parent Coach.
After earning her B.A. degree at the University of Northern Iowa in 1979, Christine...
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Allison McCarthy
West Des Moines, IA Attorney with 14 years of experience
Appeals and Immigration
University of Iowa
Allison’s practice focuses on criminal defense, criminal defense for immigrants, criminal appeals, family-based immigration, removal defense, immigration benefits for victims of domestic violence and other crimes (Violence Against Women Act and U-visa), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), immigration benefits for juveniles (Special Immigrant Juvenile visas and related guardianships), immigration appeals, and family law cases. Allison is proficient in Spanish, and many of her clients are Spanish-speaking only. Allison is also currently a Clinical Teaching Fellow at Drake University Law School’s Refugee Legal Clinic.
Allison McCarthy is a May 2007 graduate of the University of Iowa. During her undergraduate...
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Colin L Hendricks
Des Moines, IA Attorney with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Tax
University of Iowa College of Law
My practice primarily deals with estate planning, tax, and corporate formation/governance, though my law firm can help with almost any business need you may have.
I typically deal with individuals, families, and small business owners to (a) protect and arrange themselves during life, (b) provide guidance to loved ones upon their passing, especially for minor children, and (c) transition businesses and wealth from one generation to the next in an organized and tax-efficient manner.
Originally from Fort Dodge, Iowa (north central Iowa), my practice takes me all across the state of Iowa. I'm proud that my family has been providing...
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Nicholas Hay
Decorah, IA Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer
Drake University Law School
I have called Iowa home my entire life. My first job offer out of law school brought me to NE Iowa for the first time in my life, and I was disappointed it took me 25 years to see it with my own eyes. I worked for a small general practice firm in Waukon for about 4 years before I left to become my own boss. I have been living the dream and operating my own firm, Hay Law, P.L.C. since June 2015. The vast majority of my time practicing has been dedicated to criminal law whether...
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Aaron H. R. Ginkens
West Des Moines, IA Attorney with 20 years of experience
(515) 255-8680
2700 Westown Parkway
Suite 170
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Free ConsultationBusiness, Real Estate and Workers' Comp
Drake University Law School
I am a native Iowan, originally from Chariton. I attended Drake University and Drake Law School and graduated in 2003. I'm licensed to practice in all state and federal courts located in Iowa. I've had a general practice law firm for 17 years and practice in the areas of real estate, family law, juvenile law, debt collection, contracts and a variety of civil matters.
I have been focusing my practice recently on representing the sellers of real estate, for sale by owner (fsbo).
I would be happy to assist you.
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Gerald J Kucera
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer with 49 years of experience
866 First Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Iowa
It's easier to present your side in court when you have someone who is experienced next to you. Gary Kucera is on your side and his mission is to seek justice for those who have been injured, wronged or wrongly accused. With more than 30 years of experience in hundreds of cases, he can help you achieve the results you deserve.
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Charles Becker
Des Moines, IA Attorney
Environmental and Real Estate
University of Iowa
Chuck Becker has practiced in the areas of Environmental and Real Estate law for more than 20 years and regularly advises corporate clients on environmental regulations and permit requirements in all aspects of business, including manufacturing, financing, real estate, construction and development. His areas of practice include environmental investigations and due diligence; the purchase, sale and leasing of contaminated property; storm water discharge permitting; permits and enforcement under Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Superfund and other federal and state environmental laws; lending issues and lender liability; regulatory compliance; UST and AST permits, closures and remedial requirements; zoning and...
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Eric M. Updegraff
Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Workers' Comp
University of Iowa
Representing employees and workers in workplace issues since 2004. I concentrate my practice on protecting workers rights in Workers' Compensation Claims, Personal Injury and Employment Law, including wage and hour disputes, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violations; Federal Civil Rights Act violations for age, gender, race, sexual orientation and disabilities. I also represent individuals facing harassment on the basis of race, color and/or national origin under the Federal Civil Rights Act. We are experienced trial lawyers in representing workers faced with all types of employment law issues, including wrongful termination, sexual harassment, hostile-environment sexual harassment, quid...
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Joshua Strief
Des Moines, IA Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Insurance Claims, Insurance Defense and Real Estate
Drake University Law School
Josh is an Iowa native and grew up on a farm outside Sac City, Iowa. He attended Drake University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, with honors. In 2014, Josh received a Juris Doctorate with honors from Drake University Law School. Josh was admitted to the Iowa State Bar and United States District Court, Southern and Northern Federal Districts of Iowa, in 2014.
Josh serves on both the Board of Governors and Defense Update Board of Editors for the Iowa Defense Counsel Association. In 2018, Josh was awarded the Iowa Defense Counsel Association’s Rising Star Award....
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George B. Jones
Waterloo, IA Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability and Workers' Comp
University of Denver
Attorney George B. Jones is the founder and owner of the The Law Office of George B. Jones, PLLC, in Lamoni, Iowa. A top-rated, award-winning trial lawyer with more than 35 years of legal experience, Mr. Jones devotes his practice primarily to personal injury, including car wrecks, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, work injuries, medical negligence, wrongful death, slip and fall, and other injury cases. During his extensive career he has tried hundreds of cases, and taught law courses at Graceland University, and trained prosecutors, judges and attorneys in trial practice techniques.
No matter the issues his clients are facing or how...
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Mark David Torche
Marshalltown, IA Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationIP, Patents and Trademarks
Drake University Law School
I have been a practicing patent attorney for over 15 years with a background in physics and engineering. I run my own firm Patwrite Law that specializes in working with private inventors and small businesses. I taught high school physics for many years before going to law school I build and fly RC airplanes for fun.
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Brian Johnson
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Admitted to practice in the State of Iowa in 2004; Admitted to practice in the Northern District of Iowa in 2006.
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Raphael Scheetz
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Raphael (Ray) Scheetz founded the Law Offices of Raphael M. Scheetz in 1994 to focus his attention on the practice of criminal defense and immigration cases. Mr. Scheetz has successfully represented hundreds of clients. The cases included persons who want to apply to become American citizens, and American citizens who want to petition for their spouse, fiancée, children, parents, or brothers or sisters that live outside of the United States. Mr. Scheetz has also successfully represented hundreds of persons accused of Federal and State criminal offenses. He has been lead defense counsel in approximately ninety jury trials in State...
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Robert Nading
Ankeny, IA Attorney
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Products Liability
Drake University Law School
Mr. Nading established the Nading Law Firm in 1981 and has remained at that location, 408 SW 3rd Street, Ankeny, Iowa, since that time. He received Board Certification in Civil Trial Practice by the NBTA in 1996. He has been recognized by his peers as a Super Lawyer, see Super Lawyers.com. You do not need to travel to Des Moines or West Des Moines to have a Board Certified attorney review you case. Injury claims are handled on a contingency basis. All other matters can be discussed at a free initial consultation. When reviewing an...
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Aaron Hamrock
West Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 30 years of experience
White Collar Crime
Drake University
Aaron Hamrock is a founder and partner at McCarthy & Hamrock, P.C., which is dedicated to giving clients in the West Des Moines area the highest quality of criminal defense. With nearly 15 years of experience, Aaron has defended hundreds of clients facing charges including DUI, federal offenses, drug charges, and violent crimes. He believes in giving each client personal attention and respect, and keeping communication open. Aaron pursued a legal career with this goal in mind.
His studies began at Central College, where he graduated before earning in Juris Doctor at Drake University. In 1995, he became licensed to practice...
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Samuel Kreamer
West Des Moines, IA Attorney with 43 years of experience
Sam practices primarily in Estate Planning (including wills and trusts), probate law, succession planning and business law. In addition to being a lawyer, he is also a certified public accountant. Sam received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration-Accounting from the University of Southern California (U.S.C.) in 1978, and his Juris Doctorate at Drake University in 1981. Sam is licensed to practice law in all courts within Iowa, as well as the following Federal Courts: Northern and Southern District of Iowa, Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Tax Court. Sam is a member of the...
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Marty L Stoll
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney with 23 years of experience
115 Third St. SE
Suite 500
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Business and Real Estate
University of Iowa
Marty Stoll is an Attorney and Senior Vice President at Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C. Marty’s work focuses on real estate, non-profits, and general business law. Marty serves as the Chair of the firm's Real Estate Law Practice Area, and Marty is a past Chair of the firm's Business Law Practice Area. Typical real estate work for Marty includes: drafting purchase agreements for commercial and residential property transactions; title examination and opinions and Title Guaranty commitments and certificates; installment contracts; contract forfeiture documents; preparing real estate notes and mortgages; 1031 tax-deferred exchanges and reverse exchanges; formation of business entities and...
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Jeffrey Douglas Goetz
Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Bankruptcy
California Western School of Law
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Allison R Abbott
Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDrake University
Allison Abbott has been with Elverson, Vasey and Abbott, LLP since 1999 and has been a partner in the firm since 2006. Her areas of practice include civil defense, insurance defense and litigation, insurance subrogation, and family law.
Allison was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Arizona State University and received her Juris Doctorate with honors from Drake University Law School. Allison was admitted to the Iowa State Bar in 1999. She is admitted to both the Northern and Southern Districts in Iowa.
Allison has earned the Distinguished peer review rating for high professional achievement...
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Brad Brady
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney
Employment
University of Iowa
Brad J. Brady is a native of Anamosa, Iowa and currently lives in Swisher, Iowa. Mr. Brady has practiced law in Cedar Rapids, Iowa since graduation from law school in 1978. He practices primarily in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, products liability and commercial litigation. He also serves as a mediator for a variety of civil litigation disputes, including personal injury, insurance disputes, civil rights, employment, real estate and property damage disputes.
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Robert O'Shea
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer with 29 years of experience
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...
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Kyle Farmer
Ames, IA Lawyer
Employment and Immigration
I'm an attorney that knows the struggles of working out on the farm. We know that at times there are shortages of labor, and that you might need legal immigrant workers. We can help get H-2A and H-2B and many other agricultural visas when workers are hard to find.
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Peter Ickes
Des Moines, IA Lawyer
Appeals, Insurance Defense and White Collar Crime
Drake University Law School
Peter Ickes maintains a varied practice focused on litigation, including both civil and criminal law. Peter has trial and courtroom experience in both state and federal courts, including complex federal cases. He practices in every county in Iowa and is familiar with many county prosecutors, leading to positive outcomes for his clients. He is a client-focused lawyer, with an emphasis on communication and advocacy tailored to the needs of each case. He is a member of the Iowa Bar Association and Polk County Bar Association.
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Charles Kenville
Fort Dodge, IA Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Drake University Law School
Charles Kenville was born and raised in Fargo, North Dakota. He graduated from Fargo South High School and attended North Dakota State University in Fargo where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology in 1995. He received his Juris Doctorate from Drake Law School in 1999. After being admitted to practice in Iowa, Charles started his career with the Polk County Attorney’s Office in Des Moines as an Assistant County Attorney. As a prosecutor Charles tried several felony jury trials. Charles went into private practice after serving as a...
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Frank J. Nidey
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney with 43 years of experience
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...
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Mark L Chipokas
Cedar Rapids, 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...
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Nick A. Sailer
Independence, IA Lawyer
Business, Real Estate and Tax
Drake University
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Joel T. S. Greer
Marshalltown, IA Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Employment and Insurance Defense
University of Iowa College of Law
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (top 1%) Past President, Iowa State Bar Association Past President, Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers (250) Past V.P., Iowa Association for Justice (f.k.a. Iowa Trial Lawyers) Founding Board of Directors, American Academy of ADR Attorneys Past Chair, Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission Past Member, Iowa Supreme Court Nominating Commission Top Great Plains SuperLawyers (top 5%) Board of Directors, Iowa Defense Counsel Association Board of Directors, Iowa Law School Foundation AVVO rating 10/10
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Daniel Joseph Rothman
West Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Drake University Law School
Daniel J. Rothman has been practicing criminal law since his admission to the bar in 2002. He is a former prosecutor of 7 years having worked in the Story County Attorney's office and as the senior member of the OWI Division of the Polk County Attorney’s Office until March of 2009. During his time as an OWI prosecutor, Mr. Rothman was an instructor for the Prosecutors Training Council’s Annual Officer’s training school on OWI law and a presenter for the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force’s annual training regarding OWI law. Mr. Rothman was invited to teach other attorneys in...
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Tyler Smith
Altoona, IA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Iowa
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Dillon Carpenter
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business and Workers' Comp
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Matthew Gardner
Urbandale, IA Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationDrake University
Born and raised in southern Iowa (don't hold that against me) on a farm just outside of Centerville. (Big Reds and Pancake Day). Undergraduate degree from THE Iowa State University. I still bleed cardinal and gold, but I can find a place to help even Hawkeye fans. Drake University to get the degree that allows me have the law license. I spent my initial 16 years at a local medium-sized law firm honing my skills before jumping out of the nest and starting my own firm in 2013.
I said this when my girls were younger and...
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Darin Luneckas
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney with 25 years of experience
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...
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David A. Cmelik
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer with 21 years of experience
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
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Guy R. Cook
Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 42 years of experience
500 East Court Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
White Collar Crime
Guy Cook is a trial lawyer. He has served as counsel in more than 1000 litigated matters and has tried more than 200 jury trials. He has successfully defended major business litigation, obtained million dollar jury verdicts and successfully defended significant federal criminal cases. He has tried complex civil and criminal cases throughout Iowa and the country, including wrongful death, serious personal injury, products liability, securities fraud, bank fraud, medical malpractice, manslaughter, healthcare, semi-truck collisions, insurance fraud, sexual assault, false arrest, dram shop, and breach of contract claims.
Guy is a double-board certified trial lawyer by the National Board of Trial...