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- [Planning for Success: Protecting Land, Legacy and Impact](https://www.sp.law/news-events/planning-for-success-protecting-land-legacy-and-impact/): A complimentary educational seminar for legal, financial and estate planning advisors.
- [Simmons Perrine Attorneys Honored for Excellence in the Legal Profession by Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition](https://www.sp.law/news-events/simmons-perrine-attorneys-honored-for-excellence-in-the-legal-profession-by-best-lawyers-in-america-2027-edition/): Simmons Perrine PLC is proud to announce that 36 attorneys have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition, with an additional seven attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®.
- [Alexandria Ransom Joins Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation Board](https://www.sp.law/news-events/alexandria-ransom-joins-cedar-rapids-public-library-foundation-board/): Simmons Perrine PLC is pleased to announce that Alexandria M. Ransom, a member of the firm's Estate Planning and Private Wealth practice group, has joined the Board of Directors of the Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation. The Foundation serves as the fundraising and advocacy arm of the Cedar Rapids Public Library, supporting programs, resources, and initiatives that enhance the library's impact throughout the community.
- [Hayley Masching Joins Waypoint’s Board of Advisors](https://www.sp.law/news-events/hayley-masching-joins-waypoints-board-of-advisors/): Simmons Perrine PLC is pleased to announce that attorney Hayley M. Masching has been appointed to the Waypoint Board of Advisors, where she will help support the organization's mission of inspiring people to move forward through critical services for individuals and families facing homelessness, poverty, domestic violence, and other life challenges.
- [Paul Morf and Scott Bogguss Recognized in 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide](https://www.sp.law/news-events/paul-morf-and-scott-bogguss-recognized-in-2026-chambers-high-net-worth-guide/): Simmons Perrine PLC is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2026 edition of the Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide, one of the legal profession’s most respected directories for private wealth advisors and practices.
- [Simmons Perrine Earns Recognition in Legal 500 US Elite Iowa Rankings](https://www.sp.law/news-events/simmons-perrine-earns-recognition-in-legal-500-us-elite-iowa-rankings/): Simmons Perrine PLC is proud to announce its first-ever recognition in the Legal 500 US Elite Iowa Rankings, a prestigious honor highlighting leading law firms and attorneys across the state. The firm was recognized in three practice areas:
- [Simmons Perrine PLC Welcomes Attorney John R. Rigby](https://www.sp.law/news-events/simmons-perrine-plc-welcomes-attorney-john-r-rigby/): Simmons Perrine PLC is pleased to announce that attorney John R. Rigby has joined the firm's Cedar Rapids office, where his practice will focus on commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and real estate matters.
- [Alexandra Doner Selected for Leadership for Five Seasons Class of 2027](https://www.sp.law/news-events/alexandra-doner-selected-for-leadership-for-five-seasons-class-of-2027/): Simmons Perrine PLC is pleased to announce that Alexandra N. Doner has been selected to participate in the Leadership for Five Seasons (LFS) Adult Class of 2027, a premier leadership development program directed by the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance. Doner is among 35 professionals from businesses and organizations across the Cedar Rapids metro chosen through a competitive selection process that included an application, letters of recommendation, and interviews conducted by LFS alumni.
- [Travis Cavanaugh to Present at Iowa State Bar Association Annual Meeting](https://www.sp.law/news-events/travis-cavanaugh-to-present-at-iowa-state-bar-association-annual-meeting/): Simmons Perrine PLC is pleased to share that attorney Travis Cavanaugh will be presenting at the Iowa State Bar Association (ISBA) Annual Meeting taking place June 22–25 at Prairie Meadows Events & Conference Center in Altoona. This annual gathering brings together attorneys from across Iowa for several days of continuing legal education, professional connection, and discussion of key issues shaping the legal profession. Travis will be part of the Probate Track scheduled for Monday, June 22 where he'll be joining a panel of attorneys to discuss the most pressing probate topics.
- [Simmons Perrine PLC Welcomes 2026 Summer Associates](https://www.sp.law/news-events/simmons-perrine-plc-welcomes-2026-summer-associates/): Simmons Perrine PLC is pleased to welcome its 2026 Summer Associates, who joined the firm at the end of May. Each year, the firm’s Summer Associate Program provides law students with meaningful, hands-on experience across a variety of practice areas while offering insight into the day-to-day practice of law at Simmons Perrine.
- [Six Simmons Perrine PLC Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2026](https://www.sp.law/news-events/six-simmons-perrine-attorneys-recognized-in-chambers-usa-2026/): Simmons Perrine is proud to announce that six of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The prestigious guide ranks top law firms and attorneys across the United States based on comprehensive research and interviews with clients and legal peers.
- [Hardin and Mulholland to Present at Association of Corporate Counsel Annual Forum](https://www.sp.law/news-events/hardin-and-mulholland-to-present-at-association-of-corporate-counsel-annual-forum/): Simmons Perrine PLC attorneys Annie Hardin and Joann Mulholland will present at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Iowa Chapter’s 14th Annual Corporate Counsel Forum on June 12, 2026, at Drake University Law School in Des Moines.
- [Alexandria Ransom Graduates from the Heart of America Fellows Institute](https://www.sp.law/news-events/alexandria-ransom-graduates-from-the-heart-of-america-fellows-institute/): Attorney Alexandria Ransom recently graduated from the Heart of America Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.
- [25 Simmons Perrine Attorneys Listed in 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers](https://www.sp.law/news-events/25-simmons-perrine-attorneys-listed-in-2026-great-plains-super-lawyers/): About Super Lawyers.
- [Jacob R. Koller Presents at 2026 ISBA ADR Seminar](https://www.sp.law/news-events/jacob-r-koller-presents-at-2026-isba-adr-seminar/): Simmons Perrine PLC family law attorney Jacob R. Koller presented at the 2026 Iowa State Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Seminar on April 24, 2026, serving as a panelist on the Mastering Matrimonial Mediation panel.
- [Matthew J. Hektoen to Speak at Upcoming Advanced Commercial Leasing Institute (ACLI)](https://www.sp.law/news-events/matthew-j-hektoen-to-speak-at-upcoming-advanced-commercial-leasing-institute-acli/): Simmons Perrine PLC is pleased to announce that Matthew J. Hektoen, an attorney in the firm’s real estate practice, will serve as a speaker at the Advanced Commercial Leasing Institute (ACLI) to be held in Washington, DC April 27-29, 2026.
- [Attorney Christopher K. Loftus Appointed to the Simmons Perrine Board of Directors](https://www.sp.law/news-events/attorney-christopher-k-loftus-invited-to-join-simmons-perrine-board-of-directors/): Simmons Perrine is pleased to announce that attorney Christopher K. Loftus has been appointed to the firm’s Board of Directors. In this role, Chris will help guide firm strategy and governance alongside current board members Brian Fagan, Tom DeBoom, Christine Conover, and Kyle Wilcox.
- [Alexandra N. Doner Joins the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts](https://www.sp.law/news-events/alexandra-n-doner-joins-the-association-of-family-and-conciliation-courts/): Simmons Perrine family law attorney Alexandra N. Doner has joined the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), an international, interdisciplinary organization dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families involved in family conflict.
- [Attorney Paul Morf Elected to Board of Directors of The Hall-Perrine Foundation](https://www.sp.law/news-events/attorney-paul-morf-elected-to-board-of-directors-of-the-hall-perrine-foundation/): The Hall‑Perrine Foundation has elected Paul Morf to its Board of Directors, one of Eastern Iowa’s most respected philanthropic institutions.
- [110 Years Strong. Moving Forward with Purpose. ](https://www.sp.law/news-events/110-years-strong-moving-forward-with-purpose/): That’s why, as Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC prepared to enter its 110th year, we took a thoughtful look at how we present ourselves to the clients we serve and the communities we’re part of. The result of this year-long effort is a streamlined name, a refreshed visual identity, and a new website that reflects who we are today and where we’re headed next. 
- [Attorney Annie M. Hardin Selected for USLAW LeadX Cohort](https://www.sp.law/news-events/attorney-annie-m-hardin-selected-for-inaugural-uslaw-leadx-cohort/): Annie Hardin is an accomplished litigation attorney with a decade of experience representing clients in complex civil and commercial disputes. Her selection reflects both her professional excellence and her growing leadership within the firm and the broader legal community.
- [Simmons Perrine PLC Invites Neuerburg, Larson, and Porter to Join the Membership](https://www.sp.law/news-events/simmons-perrine-plc-invites-neuerburg-larson-and-porter-to-join-the-membership/): Simmons Perrine PLC is pleased to announce that attorneys Michael J. Neuerburg, Stephen B. Larson, and Joseph J. Porter have been invited to join the firm’s partnership as Members.
- [Paul Gamez Inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers](https://www.sp.law/news-events/paul-gamez-inducted-as-a-fellow-of-the-american-college-of-trial-lawyers/): Simmons Perrine PLC is pleased to announce attorney Paul Gamez has been inducted as a Fellow into the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL). The American College of Trial Lawyers is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States and Canada and is widely considered to be the premier professional trial organization in America. Fellowship is extended only by invitation, after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. Membership can never be more than 1% of the total lawyer population of any state or province.
- [Nick AbouAssaly Ranked #2 on CBJ’s Most Influential List](https://www.sp.law/news-events/nick-abouassaly-ranked-2-on-cbjs-most-influential-list/): We are proud to share that Nick AbouAssaly, real estate attorney and Mayor of Marion, has once again been recognized as one of the Corridor’s most influential leaders by the Corridor Business Journal. For 2025, Nick secured the #2 spot on the prestigious list, marking his ninth consecutive year among the top 10 influencers in the region.
- [Simmons Perrine PLC Participates in Cady Day of Public Service](https://www.sp.law/news-events/simmons-perrine-plc-participates-cady-day-public-service/): Simmons Perrine PLC participated in this year’s Cady Day of Public Service by assembling care packages and providing a warm meal to residents at the Russell and Ann Gerdin American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Iowa City.
- [SPMB Welcomes Associates Joann Mulholland and Adele Raymer](https://www.sp.law/news-events/simmons-perrine-moyer-bergman-plc-welcomes-associates-joann-mulholland-and-adele-raymer/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to welcome new associates, Joann Mulholland and Adele Raymer to the firm.
- [Ben Sass Promoted to Director of Human Resources and Operations](https://www.sp.law/news-events/ben-sass-promoted-director-human-resources-and-operations/): Ben Sass - SHRM-SCP, has been promoted to Director of Human Resources and Operations at Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC. Ben joined the firm in 2018 and began assisting with human resources and marketing duties.
- [37 Lawyers Listed in Best Lawyers® 2026 – Including 5 Lawyers of the Year!](https://www.sp.law/news-events/37-lawyers-listed-best-lawyersr-2026-including-5-lawyers-year/): Simmons Perrine PLC is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers in America® 2026 has recognized 37 attorneys, with 5 being named "Lawyer of the Year" in Cedar Rapids. Recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, inclusion in Best Lawyers® is considered a singular honor.
- [Joseph Porter Graduates from the IADC 51st Annual Trial Academy](https://www.sp.law/news-events/joseph-porter-graduates-from-the-iadc-51st-annual-trial-academy/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman attorney Joseph Porter participated in the International Association of Defense Counsel’s (IADC) 51st Annual Trial Academy at Stanford Law School in Palo Alto, CA. The IADC Trial Academy is one of the oldest and most respected programs for developing defense trial advocacy skills. Membership to this prestigious Academy is by invitation-only .
- [Alexandria Ransom Accepted into Heart of America Fellows Institute](https://www.sp.law/news-events/alexandria-ransom-accepted-into-heart-of-america-fellows-institute/): Attorney Alexandria Ransom was recently accepted into the Heart of America Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. The prestigious class is made up of trust and estate planning attorneys from across America’s Heartland that were nominated by an ACTEC Fellow to participate.
- [Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman Included in 2025 Chambers High Net Worth Guide](https://www.sp.law/news-events/simmons-perrine-moyer-bergman-included-2025-chambers-high-net-worth-guide/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to be recognized in the newly released 2025 edition of the Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide. The firm is listed as a Band 1 for Private Wealth Law in Iowa.
- [Attorney Annie Hardin Attends USLAW Women’s Connection](https://www.sp.law/news-events/attorney-annie-hardin-attends-uslaw-womens-connection/): The 2025 USLAW NETWORK Women’s Connection was held June 26-28, 2025 in Québec City, QC, Canada. Litigation attorney, Annie Hardin attended the event which offered women attorneys and invited clients opportunities to connect and learn about varying aspects of the legal community. Sessions offered included: “Navigating the Risks and Responsibilities of AI and Legal Ethics,” “Maximizing the In-House and Outside Counsel Relationship,” and “The Color Leadership Model – Unlocking Personality Strengths for Workplace Success.”
- [Attorney Hayley Masching Named Vice President of Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys (IOWA)](https://www.sp.law/news-events/attorney-hayley-masching-has-been-named-vice-president-iowa-organization-women-attorneys-iowa/): Attorney Hayley Masching has been named Vice President of the Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys (IOWA). This leadership role reflects Hayley’s ongoing dedication to advancing women in the legal profession and supporting the mission of IOWA throughout the state.
- [Chambers USA 2025 Recognizes Six SPMB Attorneys](https://www.sp.law/news-events/chambers-usa-2025-recognizes-six-spmb-attorneys/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is proud to announce that six of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The prestigious guide ranks top law firms and attorneys across the United States based on comprehensive research and interviews with clients and legal peers.
- [Hayley Masching Addresses Bar Passage Concerns in The Iowa Lawyer Magazine](https://www.sp.law/news-events/hayley-masching-addresses-bar-passage-concerns-iowa-lawyer-magazine/): Attorney Hayley Masching calls for action from the legal community after Iowa has grappled with historically low bar passage rates. With only 34% overall and a 44% passage rate for first time takers in February 2025, Hayley has called upon the legal community to support future legal professionals in their development prior to the bar exam. In her article published in the June issue of The Iowa Lawyer Magazine, Hayley outlines how practicing attorneys can reverse this trend by investing in mentorship and legal education.
- [Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC Welcomes 2025 Summer Associates](https://www.sp.law/news-events/simmons-perrine-moyer-bergman-plc-welcomes-2025-summer-associates/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to welcome five law students to its 2025 Summer Associate Program: Morgan Hebert, Michael Moran, Nicholas Downey, Elizabeth Wiesman, and Alex Hefel. Each year, the firm invites aspiring lawyers to participate in our Summer Associate program. This program provides unique insights into multiple practice areas and helps students build practical skills before returning to law school in the Fall.
- [Paul Morf and Eric Lam Named to Top 10: Iowa Super Lawyers List](https://www.sp.law/news-events/paul-morf-and-eric-lam-named-top-10-iowa-super-lawyers/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is proud to announce the recognition of two of its attorneys in the 2025 Iowa Super Lawyers list. Paul Morf has been named to the Top 10: Iowa Super Lawyers list for the first time, and Eric Lam has been listed for the fifth time—highlighting their continued excellence and leadership in their respective fields. Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is the only firm in Iowa with two attorneys making this prestigious list.
- [Sam Gray to Present at ACC Corporate Counsel Forum](https://www.sp.law/news-events/sam-gray-present-acc-corporate-counsel-forum/): The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Iowa Chapter annual Corporate Counsel Forum is scheduled for Friday, May 30, 2025 at Drake Law School in Des Moines. Attorney Sam Gray will be presenting, “DExit and State Competition for Corporations.”
- [28 SPMB Attorneys Listed in 2025 Great Plains Super Lawyers](https://www.sp.law/news-events/28-spmb-attorneys-listed-2025-great-plains-super-lawyers/): The 2025 Great Plains Super Lawyers list was recently announced with 28 Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC attorneys being recognized. Thomson Reuters releases the list annually, with no more than five percent in each state selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive the honor of Super Lawyer and no more than 2.5 percent recognized as a Rising Star.
- [Iowa Supreme Court Reinforces Strict Enforcement of Credit Agreements in Favor of Lenders](https://www.sp.law/news-events/iowa-supreme-court-reinforces-strict-enforcement-credit-agreements-favor-lenders/): On May 9, 2025, the Iowa Supreme Court issued its decision in County Bank v. Shalla, which reinforces the broad application of Iowa Code section 535.17—the statute of frauds for credit agreements. This ruling is especially relevant for banks and other lenders, as it confirms that the statute bars not only contract claims based on unwritten credit agreements, but also tort claims, such as negligence and fraudulent misrepresentation, which may arise from oral promises to lend or facilitate credit.
- [Matthew Hektoen Presents at 2025 Advanced Commercial Leasing Institute in Washington, D.C.](https://www.sp.law/news-events/matthew-hektoen-presents-2025-advanced-commercial-leasing-institute-washington-dc/): Cedar Rapids, IA – April 24, 2025 – Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to announce that Matthew Hektoen, a member in the firm’s real estate practice, served as a featured speaker at the 2025 Advanced Commercial Leasing Institute (ACLI), hosted by the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL). The event is taking place this week, April 23–25, 2025, at The Morrow Hotel in Washington, D.C.
- [Attorney Erin Nathan Presents at OWLSS Spring Conference](https://www.sp.law/news-events/attorney-erin-nathan-presents-owlss-spring-conference/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC attorney Erin Nathan was a recent panelist at the 2025 Organization of Women Law Students and Staff (OWLSS) Spring Conference hosted the University of Iowa College of Law.
- [Nick AbouAssaly Presents 10th Marion State of the City Address](https://www.sp.law/news-events/nick-abouassaly-presents-10th-marion-state-city-address/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC was proud to support real estate attorney and Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly as he delivered his 10th State of the City address to a packed crowd of over 630 people at the DoubleTree by Hilton Convention Center in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday.
- [Modifications to the Iowa Civil Rights Act and its Impact on Employers](https://www.sp.law/news-events/modifications-iowa-civil-rights-act-and-its-impact-employers/): On February 27, 2025, the Iowa legislature passed Senate File 418, which modified the Iowa Civil Rights Act to eliminate protections for gender identity found in the Iowa Civil Rights Act, provided instruction on indications of a person’s sex on vital records and addressed school curriculum relating to gender identity theory.  Governor Reynolds is expected to sign the bill into law.  Although some states do not explicitly list gender identity as a protected class, Iowa is the first state to remove this already existing protection.
- [SPMB Welcomes Attorney Alexandra N. Doner](https://www.sp.law/news-events/spmb-welcomes-attorney-alexandra-n-doner/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is excited to welcome Alexandra N. Doner to the firm’s family law practice group.
- [Kevin Visser to Present at the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers Seminar](https://www.sp.law/news-events/kevin-visser-present-iowa-academy-trial-lawyers-seminar/): The Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers is hosting its 63rd Annual Seminar Feb. 27-28 in Des Moines. This prestigious educational opportunity features trial lawyers and members of the judiciary from across the state. Attorney Kevin Visser with Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC, will be co-presenting “Employment Law Issues” alongside Nathan Borland of Timmer, Judkins & Borland, P.L.L.C. on day two of the event.
- [Darrel Morf Receives the LCBA’s 2025 Citizenship Award](https://www.sp.law/news-events/darrel-morf-receives-lcbas-2025-citizenship-award/): The Linn County Bar Association (LCBA) held its annual Gala on Thursday, Jan. 16. The Board of Governors sought nominations for the annual Citizenship Award and chose attorney Darrel Morf as this year's recipient. Recipients of this award must be active in civic organizations that provide services to others in the community, state and/or country. They should participate in activities designed to further the interests of the Iowa bar. They must also demonstrate strength of character and ability to motivate others to action to benefit the community, state and/or country and support, promote and go above and beyond to further the interest of others in the local community
- [Phil Brooks to Present at the Rural Agents Conference](https://www.sp.law/news-events/phil-brooks-present-rural-agents-conference/): The Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa (AAIA) is holding its Rural Agents Conference this Wednesday and Thursday in Des Moines. The conference is hosting insurance agents from across the state who will earn educational credit on all thing’s insurance. Phil Brooks is the opening speaker on Thursday, presenting “Insurance Agency Transfers and Combinations: What’s the Future for Rural Iowa Agents.”
- [Attorney Paul Morf Appointed to the Linn County Conservation Board](https://www.sp.law/news-events/paul-morf-appointed-linn-county-conservation-board/): Attorney Paul Morf has been appointed to the Linn County Conservation Board by the Linn County Board of Supervisors. Paul will serve a five-year term with four other appointed members.
- [Best Law Firms® 2025 Ranks 36 Practice Areas at SPMB](https://www.sp.law/news-events/best-law-firmsr-2025-ranks-36-practice-areas-spmb/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC received Tier 1 rankings in 28 practice areas and Tier 2 rankings in 8 practice areas for the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area in the 2025 edition of the Best Law Firms®. The rankings are based on a methodology that relies on qualitative and quantitative data on legal skillset, achievements and client successes collected through a submission process managed by Best Lawyers®.
- [Employment Law Update: DOL’s Overtime Rule Struck Down in its Entirety](https://www.sp.law/news-events/employment-law-update-dols-overtime-rule-struck-down-its-entirety/): On Friday, November 15, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas struck down the DOL’s overtime rule that increased the salary basis threshold for the white-collar exemptions on a nationwide basis.
- [Nick AbouAssaly Listed on CBJ’s Most Influential List for Eighth Consecutive Year](https://www.sp.law/news-events/nick-abouassaly-listed-cbjs-most-influential-list-eighth-consecutive-year/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC real estate attorney and Marion Mayor, Nick AbouAssaly, has made the Top 10 Most Influential List of 2024 released by the Corridor Business Journal. The CBJ’s Most Influential list recognizes the people who have made the biggest mark on the Corridor within the past year, whether through their leadership, business accomplishments or philanthropic efforts.
- [Paul Morf, Stephen Larson and Madeline Hartley to Present at the Iowa Academy of Trust and Estate Counsel Annual Meeting](https://www.sp.law/news-events/paul-morf-stephen-larson-and-madeline-hartley-present-iowa-academy-trust-and-estate-counsel-annual-meeting/): The Iowa Academy of Trust and Estate Counsel (IATEC) Annual Meeting is scheduled for Friday, November 8th at the Hotel Fort Des Moines. Founding member and president of the IATEC, Paul Morf will serve on the blue ribbon panel. Additional Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC attorneys, Stephen Larson and Madeline Hartley, will be presenting on the Corporate Transparency Act.
- [SPMB Supports Hope Lodge for Cady Day of Service Project](https://www.sp.law/news-events/spmb-supports-hope-lodge-cady-day-service-project/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC participated in the Cady Day of Service by preparing care packages and serving a meal to the patients at the Russell and Ann Gerdin American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Iowa City.
- [SPMB Welcomes Attorney Annie Hardin](https://www.sp.law/news-events/spmb-welcomes-attorney-annie-hardin/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to welcome Annie M. Hardin to the firm. Annie is a litigation attorney practicing primarily in business and commercial litigation, insurance defense and coverage, and personal injury defense.
- [EVO Transportation & Energy Services Acquires West Side Transport](https://www.sp.law/news-events/evo-transportation-energy-services-acquires-west-side-transport/): EVO Transportation & Energy Services, a dedicated truckload carrier and ground transportation supplier to the United States Postal Service announced the acquisition of Cedar Rapids based, West Side Transport.
- [SPMB Welcomes Sydney K. Erickson](https://www.sp.law/news-events/spmb-welcomes-sydney-erickson/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to welcome Sydney K. Erickson to the firm. Sydney has joined SPMB as a transactional attorney and will be assisting clients with wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate needs.
- [Abe Carls to Present at ISU Ag Law Seminar & Farm Tax Workshop](https://www.sp.law/news-events/join-abe-carls-isu-ag-law-seminar-farm-tax-workshop/): The ISU Center for Agriculture Law and Taxation is hosting a fall seminar Sept. 17-18 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Ankeny. Day one will be dedicated to ag law topics where attorney Abe Carls will present “Farm Financial Distress and Foreclosure Considerations.” The two-day annual event will feature topics to equip professionals to guide agricultural clients through current challenges.
- [Federal Court Judge Strikes Down FTC’s Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements](https://www.sp.law/news-events/federal-court-judge-strikes-down-ftcs-rule-banning-non-compete-agreements/): On August 20, 2024, Texas Federal Court Judge Ada E. Brown struck down the FTC’s rule banning non-compete agreements and did so on a nationwide basis. Meaning, U.S. employers are no longer required to adhere to the September 4, 2024 compliance date.
- [37 SPMB Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers® 2025 – Including 5 Lawyers of the Year!](https://www.sp.law/news-events/37-spmb-attorneys-listed-best-lawyersr-2025/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers in America® 2025 has recognized 37 attorneys, with 5 being named "Lawyer of the Year" in Cedar Rapids. Recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore inclusion in Best Lawyers® is considered a singular honor.
- [SPMB Attorneys Listed in 2024 Chambers HNW](https://www.sp.law/news-events/spmb-attorneys-listed-2024-hnw-chambers/): The 2024 edition of Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide has been published. Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to share attorneys Paul Morf and Scott Bogguss have made their 8th appearance on the Private Wealth Law list.  Attorney Travis Cavanaugh is making his first appearance on the Private Wealth Law list as an up and coming attorney.  In addition, family law attorney Jacob Koller has been listed on the Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth list for the 2nd year in a row.
- [Nick AbouAssaly Appointed to Serve on the Iowa Finance Authority Board](https://www.sp.law/news-events/nick-abouassaly-appointed-serve-iowa-finance-authority-board/): Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed Nick AbouAssaly to serve on the Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors. His term began on July 1 and will run until April 30, 2025.
- [SPMB Welcomes Attorney Hayley Masching](https://www.sp.law/news-events/spmb-welcomes-attorney-hayley-masching/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to welcome Hayley M. Masching to the firm’s litigation practice.
- [Two SPMB Attorneys Rank in Top 10 Iowa Super Lawyers List](https://www.sp.law/news-events/two-spmb-attorneys-rank-top-10-iowa-super-lawyers-list/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is honored that two attorneys have made the Top 10: 2024 Iowa Super Lawyers list, making it the only firm in Iowa with two attorneys on the prestigious peer-voted list.
- [Travis Cavanaugh Graduates from the Heart of America Fellows Institute](https://www.sp.law/news-events/travis-cavanaugh-graduates-heart-america-fellows-institute/): Attorney Travis Cavanaugh recently graduated from the Heart of America Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. The 2023-2024 class was made up of twenty-five trust and estate planning attorneys from across America’s Heartland that were nominated by a ACTEC Fellow to participate. Mr. Cavanaugh is one of five graduates from the State of Iowa.
- [Chambers USA 2024 Recognizes Six SPMB Attorneys](https://www.sp.law/news-events/chambers-usa-2024-recognizes-six-spmb-attorneys/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to announce that six of the firm’s attorneys have been included in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA, an annual ranking of U.S.-based law firms and lawyers. Chambers USA ranks firms and individual lawyers in bands, with Band 1 being the highest. The rankings are developed based on research that includes thousands of in-depth interviews with clients and peers.
- [Porter and Hartley to Present at ACC Corporate Counsel Forum](https://www.sp.law/news-events/porter-and-hartley-present-acc-corporate-counsel-forum/): The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Iowa Chapter annual Corporate Counsel Forum is scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2024 at Drake Law School in Des Moines. Attorney Joe Porter will be recapping recent Iowa Supreme Court Ethics Opinions and attorney Madeline Hartley will provide an update on the Corporate Transparency Act.
- [30 SPMB Attorneys Listed in 2024 Great Plains Super Lawyers](https://www.sp.law/news-events/30-spmb-attorneys-listed-2024-great-plains-super-lawyers/): The 2024 Great Plains Super Lawyers list was recently announced with 30 Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC attorneys being recognized. Thomson Reuters releases the list annually, with no more than five percent in each state selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive the honor of Super Lawyer and no more than 2.5 percent recognized as a Rising Star.
- [Attorney Sam Gray Attends USLAW Litigation Academy](https://www.sp.law/news-events/attorney-sam-gray-attends-uslaw-litigation-academy/): The 2024 USLAW NETWORK Litigation Academy was held April 17 – 18, 2024 in Phoenix, AZ. Litigation attorney, Sam Gray attended the academy which offered young attorneys education on how to enhance their understanding of the nuanced art of leveraging expert witnesses strategically, ultimately empowering them to make informed decisions that can tip the scales in their favor within the complex landscape of courtroom litigation.
- [Erin Nathan to Present at Iowa Engineering Conference](https://www.sp.law/news-events/erin-nathan-present-iowa-engineering-conference/): The Iowa Engineering Conference will be held May 22-23 at the West Des Moines Marriott. Attorney Erin Nathan will be presenting "It’s Not the Engineering that Keeps Me Up at Night – It’s People" on day two. The annual event is hosted by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Iowa and the Iowa Engineering Society.
- [Kyle Wilcox Chairs ISBA 2024 Tax and Estate Planning Institute](https://www.sp.law/news-events/kyle-wilcox-chairs-2024-tax-and-estate-planning-institute/): The Iowa State Bar Association will be hosting the 2024 Tax and Estate Planning Institute on Wednesday, May 22. Attendees may participate in-person at the ISBA building or online. The agenda will cover everything from asset protection to retirement strategies. Serving as chair for this year’s event is attorney Kyle Wilcox. The complete agenda can be found here.
- [Drew Powell Completes Leadership for Five Seasons Program](https://www.sp.law/news-events/drew-powell-completes-leadership-five-seasons-program/): Drew Powell has graduated from the Leadership for Five Seasons (LFS) Class of 2023-2024. Each year, 35 individuals are selected to participate in the program which runs from August through May. The LFS Class of 2024 marks the 41st anniversary of the program.
- [Nick AbouAssaly Presents 9th Marion State of the City Address](https://www.sp.law/news-events/nick-abouassaly-highlights-2024-projects-marion-state-city-address/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC was proud to support Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly as he delivered his ninth State of the City address to a sold-out crowd at the Cedar Rapids Marriott.
- [Books and Records Actions: An Under-Utilized Tool for Iowa Investors and Lawyers](https://www.sp.law/news-events/books-and-records-actions-under-utilized-tool-iowa-investors-and-lawyers/): Attorney Samuel J. Gray was published in the February issue of The Iowa Lawyer Magazine. "Books and records actions: An under-utilized tool for Iowa investors and lawyers" explains how shareholders and directors of a corporation and members and managers of a limited liability company can take advantage of Iowa’s books and records statutes, and why these stakeholders in Iowa businesses should seek books and records more often.
- [Attorney David L. Wenzel Joins SPMB](https://www.sp.law/news-events/attorney-david-l-wenzel-joins-spmb/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to welcome David L. Wenzel to the firm. Mr. Wenzel is an experienced attorney, representing clients with matters relating to business transactions, estate planning, probate and trust administration and real estate law. He particularly enjoys helping those in the special needs community with disability planning, special needs trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships. Mr. Wenzel also makes frequent court appearances, representing his clients in hearings and trials.
- [SPMB Welcomes New Transactional Member, Jon M. McCright](https://www.sp.law/news-events/spmb-welcomes-transactional-attorney-jon-m-mccright-new-member/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to welcome new member, Jon M. McCright to the firm. Mr. McCright is an experienced attorney, representing individuals with matters pertaining to probate, trusts, estate planning, real estate, including property rights and condemnation, corporate law, and extensive tax matters. He is also involved in administrative law cases before the Iowa Utilities Board and the Iowa Worker’s Compensation Commission.
- [SPMB Welcomes Transactional Attorney Todd W. Anderson as New Member](https://www.sp.law/news-events/spmb-welcomes-transactional-attorney-todd-w-anderson-new-member/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to welcome new member, Todd W. Anderson to the firm. Mr. Anderson is an experienced attorney, representing individuals with matters pertaining to estate planning, probate and trust administrations and tax planning. He also counsels individuals through the procedures relating to the administration of estates and trusts, including fiduciary (estate and trust) income tax, Iowa inheritance tax and federal estate tax planning.
- [Vetter Presents at IATEC Annual Meeting](https://www.sp.law/news-events/jacob-vetter-presents-iatec-annual-meeting/): Attorney Jacob Vetter presented at the Iowa Academy of Trust and Estate Counsel (IATEC) Annual Meeting on November 3 in Des Moines. His update included drafting buy-sell agreements in light of Connelly v. United States (8th Circuit 2023). This is Mr. Vetter’s second appearance as a presenter at this prestigious conference.
- [CRST Acquires BCB Transport](https://www.sp.law/news-events/crst-acquires-truckload-carrier-bcb-transport/): Cedar Rapids-based, CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. acquired BCB Transport, located in Mansfield, TX. The privately held transportation company has successfully grown their operations to more than 300 trucks nationwide since 2011.
- [SPMB Participates in Cady Day of Service](https://www.sp.law/news-events/spmb-participates-cady-day-service/): On Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023,  Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC participated in the Cady Day of Service by preparing care packages, sewing pillow cases and providing dinner to the residents at the Russell and Ann Gerdin American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Iowa City.
- [“Best Law Firms” 2024 Ranks 37 Practice Areas at SPMB](https://www.sp.law/news-events/spmb-recognized-36-practice-areas-best-law-firms-2024/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC received Tier 1 rankings in 28 practice areas and Tier 2 rankings in nine practice areas for the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area in the 2024 edition of the "Best Law Firms" rankings. The 2024 rankings are based on a methodology that relies on qualitative and quantitative data on legal skillset, achievements and client successes collected through a submission process managed by Best Lawyers.
- [Paul Morf, Scott Bogguss and Jacob Koller Ranked In Chambers High Net Worth 2023](https://www.sp.law/news-events/spmb-ranked-chambers-high-net-worth-7th-consecutive-year/): The 2023 edition of Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide has been published. Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to share attorneys Paul Morf and Scott Bogguss have made their 7th appearance on the Private Wealth Law list and attorney Jacob Koller has been listed on the Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth list.
- [Samuel J. Gray Joins SPMB](https://www.sp.law/news-events/samuel-j-gray-joins-simmons-perine-moyer-bergman-plc/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to announce attorney Samuel J. Gray has joined the firm’s litigation practice group.
- [Iowa Supreme Court Quashes Overbroad Subpoena](https://www.sp.law/news-events/iowa-supreme-court-quashes-overbroad-subpoena/): On February 10, the Iowa Supreme Court issued its decision in In the Matter of the Subpoenas Issued to Dethmers Manufacturing Company. The Court reversed the district court’s refusal to quash two subpoenas that were issued to Dethmers Manufacturing Company and, in the process, adopted a six-factor test for evaluating whether subpoenas impose an undue burden. The case offers an important reminder to banks and other entities who are frequent recipients of subpoenas, as well as to litigants who seek to use these powerful tools.
- [SPMB Attorney Jacob Vetter Makes CBJ “Forty Under 40” List](https://www.sp.law/news-events/spmb-attorney-jacob-vetter-makes-cbj-forty-under-40-list/): Jacob Vetter will be honored at the Corridor Business Journal’s (CBJ) Forty Under 40 reception on Thursday, Oct. 19. The CBJ will be recognizing forty young leaders who have made a significant impact in their business and community. Honorees were selected by a committee composed of last year’s Forty Under 40. This is the 19th year these awards have been presented in the Corridor.
- [42 SPMB Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2024 with 9 Making “Lawyer of the Year”](https://www.sp.law/news-events/42-spmb-attorneys-recognized-best-lawyers-america-2024-9-making-lawyer-year/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers in America® 2024 has recognized 42 attorneys, with 9 being named "Lawyer of the Year" in Cedar Rapids. Recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore inclusion in Best Lawyers® is considered a singular honor.
- [R/B Sales Corporation Joins Forward Solutions](https://www.sp.law/news-events/rb-sales-corporation-joins-forward-solutions/): Forward Solutions, a leading player in outsourced marketing and sales, announced two significant mergers that will expand its operations and pave the way for strategic growth in the electrical channel. These mergers will bring together the ElectroRep Inc. and Hiawatha based, R/B Sales Corporation, combining their expertise, resources, and customer bases within Forward Solutions.
- [Important Takeaways for Financial Institutions from the 2023 Iowa Legislature Session](https://www.sp.law/news-events/important-takeaways-financial-institutions-2023-iowa-legislature-session/): The Iowa Legislature had an active session this spring which, at times, caused several newsworthy events. Fortunately (or perhaps unfortunately) for financial institutions, the Legislature took little action on commercial and banking matters. Chris Loftus, a partner with SPMB’s banking group, serves on the Legislative Committee for the Iowa Bar Association’s Commercial and Bankruptcy Law Section. Mr. Loftus, with the assistance of SPMB’s summer law clerk, Sydney Erickson, has prepared a summary of the more noteworthy legislative actions in which financial institutions should take note.
- [SPMB Attorneys Receive High Rankings From Chambers USA 2023](https://www.sp.law/news-events/spmb-attorneys-receive-high-rankings-chambers-usa-2023/): The 2023 edition of Chambers USA has been released and Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC (SPMB) attorneys Randy Scholer, Kevin Visser and Steve Holtman received the highest ranking possible in their respective areas of practice, including Corporate/M&A, Labor and Employment and General Commercial Litigation. The firm was also ranked in Real Estate law for Iowa. Additional SPMB attorneys receiving recognition were Roger Stone, Amanda D'Amico and Matthew Hektoen.
- [SPMB Attorneys Receive High Rankings From Chambers USA 2023](https://www.sp.law/news-events/spmb-attorneys-receive-high-rankings-chambers-usa/): The 2023 edition of Chambers USA has been released and Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC (SPMB) attorneys Randy Scholer, Kevin Visser and Steve Holtman received the highest ranking possible in their respective areas of practice, including Corporate/M&A, Labor and Employment and General Commercial Litigation. The firm was also ranked in Real Estate law for Iowa. Additonal SPMB attorneys receiving recognition were Roger Stone, Amanda D'Amico and Matthew Hektoen.
- [Thomas Wolle Reflects on Boston Marathon 10 Years Later](https://www.sp.law/news-events/thomas-wolle-reflects-boston-marathon-10-years-later/): Attorney Thomas Wolle shares his experiences competing in the Boston Marathon 10 years ago.
- [Carrie Thompson Approved as Fellow of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers](https://www.sp.law/news-events/carrie-thompson-approved-fellow-iowa-academy-trial-lawyers/): Attorney Carrie Thompson has accepted an invitation to join the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL). The IATL is an invitation-only honor limited to 250 attorneys across the state who are selected by their peers and voted on by the Board of Governors. Carrie joins Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman attorneys Christine Conover, Paul Gamez, Robert Hatala, Robert Konchar, Roger Stone, Kevin Visser, Chad VonKampen and Thomas Wolle as Fellows.
- [Ryan Buresh Joins SPMB as New Chief Financial Officer](https://www.sp.law/news-events/ryan-buresh-joins-spmb-new-chief-financial-officer/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC (SPMB) is pleased to welcome Ryan Buresh as new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who stepped into his role at the firm in January. Ryan brings 20 years of finance experience to the firm, most recently serving as Corporate Controller at CRST International. He is also engaged in the Corridor community, serving on various boards, including as a trustee of historical landmark Brucemore.
- [Kyle Wilcox and Travis Cavanaugh Participate in Bloethe Tax School](https://www.sp.law/news-events/kyle-wilcox-and-travis-cavanaugh-participate-bloethe-tax-school/): The Iowa State Bar Association will be hosting the 2022 Bloethe Tax School from Wednesday, Nov. 30 through Friday, Dec. 2. Attendees may participate in-person at the Courtyard by Marriott in Ankeny or online. The agenda will include local and national speakers on the latest in tax legislation, tax forms and more. Serving as chair for this year’s event, attorney Kyle Wilcox will be kicking off the event and will also serve on the blue Ribbon Panel. Attorney Travis Cavanaugh will present “Gift Tax Returns” on day two of the tax school. The complete agenda can be found here.
- [World Trend Financial and Terry Lockridge & Dunn Acquired by Savant Wealth Management](https://www.sp.law/news-events/world-trend-financial-and-terry-lockridge-and-dunn-acquired-savant-wealth-management/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman congratulates the owners and officers of World Trend Financial and Terry Lockridge & Dunn on their successful completion of the transactions with Savant Wealth Management.
- [SPMB is Proud to have 37 Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America® 2023](https://www.sp.law/news-events/spmb-proud-have-37-lawyers-recognized-best-lawyers-2023-america/): Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers in America® 2023 has recognized 37 attorneys, with an additional two who are listed in “Ones to Watch”. Recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore inclusion in Best Lawyers® is considered a singular honor.
- [Attorney Paul Gamez Joins Lease Enforcement Attorney Network (LEAN)](https://www.sp.law/news-events/attorney-paul-gamez-joins-lease-enforcement-attorney-network-lean/): Attorney Paul D. Gamez has joined the Lease Enforcement Attorney Network (LEAN). Founded in 1999, LEAN is a national organization comprised of carefully selected member firms distinguished by their experience in leasing and an excellent reputation in the industry. Members provide high quality legal representation and cross-jurisdictional service for clients needing assistance with lease obligations, collections, asset recovery and bankruptcy. Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is proud to be the only Iowa firm that is a member of LEAN.
- [From Defending an Escaped Robber to Defeating a $110 Million Complaint, Steve Holtman Reminisces on 50 Years of Service](https://www.sp.law/news-events/defending-escaped-robber-defeating-110-million-complaint-steve-holtman-reminisces-50-years-service/): From his early days as a court appointed counsel to major wins in corporate litigation with $110 million at stake, Steve Holtman has distinguished himself with extensive knowledge of the law, persuasive and well-researched arguments, effective legal strategies, and strong values.
- [Nick AbouAssaly Relentless in Saving Historic Marion Church](https://www.sp.law/news-events/nick-abouassaly-relentless-saving-historic-marion-church/): After sustaining damage in Iowa’s 2020 derecho, the historic Methodist Church in Marion was written off by most, but not Nick AbouAssaly!
- [U.S. Supreme Court Releases its Ruling on OSHA ETS](https://www.sp.law/news-events/us-supreme-court-releases-its-ruling-osha-ets/): Today, the U.S. Supreme Court released its ruling on the OSHA ETS. The Court has stayed the OSHA ETS, meaning OSHA will not be able to enforce the ETS on vaccinations.

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- [Kevin Visser Representative Experience Library](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/kevin-visser-representative-experience-library/): Devin Grainger v Precision of New Hampton, Inc., No. C22-2043 (N.D. Iowa 2023)
- [Workers’ Compensation](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/litigation/workers-compensation/): Simmons Perrine PLC Workers' Compensation attorneys handle all aspects of cases from the arbitration hearing through appellate review.
- [Trial and Appellate Advocacy](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/litigation/appellate-advocacy/): At Simmons Perrine PLC, our attorneys are trusted litigators in both trial and appellate courts of Iowa and the United States.
- [Transportation Law](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/litigation/transportation-law/): Transportation law is very specialized and our many years of experience permits us to effectively handle all aspects of a trucking company’s needs. Our litigation attorneys at Simmons Perrine PLC regularly handle accident investigations, cargo claims and various employment related issues, including workers’ compensation claims. We also represent a number of insurance companies who provide coverage for transportation-related claims. Our business attorneys counsel many trucking companies related to debt collection, mergers and acquisitions, operations, contract drafting and tax advice and planning.
- [Trade Restrictions](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/litigation/trade-restrictions/): Deep knowledge and experience advising clients in intellectual capital through counsel and litigation.
- [Retail and Hospitality Law](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/litigation/retail-and-hospitality-law/): Retail and Hospitality attorneys at Simmons Perrine PLC law firm represent businesses operating in retail, restaurant, and hotel industries with locations in Iowa.
- [Product Liability](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/litigation/product-liability/): Simmons Perrine PLC Product Liability attorneys provide litigation defense and legal counsel for routine and complex matters.
- [Probate, Estate and Trust Litigation](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/litigation/probate-estate-and-trust-litigation/): Our Probate Estate and Trust Litigation attorneys represent claimants, beneficiaries, and executors in actions under the Iowa Probate and Trust Codes, including will and trust disputes.
- [Premises Liability](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/litigation/premises-liability/): Simmons Perrine PLC Premise Liability Law attorneys work with businesses, property managers, insurers, and municipalities across Iowa.
- [Personal Injury](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/litigation/personal-injury/): Simmons Perrine PLC personal injury lawyers represent injured parties across Iowa.
- [Medical Malpractice Defense](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/litigation/medical-malpractice-defense/): Simmons Perrine PLC medical malpractice defense group provides litigation and guidance for clients around the complexities of healthcare law.
- [Legal Malpractice Defense](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/litigation/legal-malpractice-defense/): Simmons Perrine PLC provides legal malpractice as well as professional negligence defense.
- [Labor and Employment Law](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/litigation/labor-and-employment-law/): If you have questions regarding our labor and employment law practice contact us today.
- [Insurance Defense and Coverage](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/litigation/insurance-defense-and-coverage/): Our insurance defense and coverage litigation attorneys provide a defense for both carriers and insureds in state and federal courts throughout Iowa in several types of actions.
- [Family Law](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/litigation/family-law/): Our family law attorneys are knowledgeable in traditional litigation, mediation, and collaborative law and can help navigate complex issues.
- [Environmental Law](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/litigation/environmental-law/): Simmons Perrine PLC has extensive experience representing environmental law clients in state and federal courts. The firm’s clients in this area include many Eastern Iowa companies, engineering firms, banks, cities, counties, and the State of Iowa.
- [Construction and Design Practice](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/litigation/construction-and-design-practice/): For over 40 years, our Construction and Design attorneys have represented architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, specialty trades, public entities, and private and public owners.
- [Business and Commercial Litigation](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/litigation/business-and-commercial-litigation/): Our litigation attorneys work with a wide variety of companies across industries – from local to national – on everything from routine matters to complex commercial actions.
- [Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/litigation/creditors-rights-bankruptcy-law/): Our bankruptcy practice includes a former in-house counsel to a major financial institution, Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy, and a former Chapter 7 Trustee. Our attorneys have authored various books and articles on bankruptcy law. 
- [Banking Litigation](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/litigation/banking-litigation/): If you have questions regarding our banking litigation practice contact us today.
- [Taxation Law](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/business-transactions/taxation-law/): Simmons Perrine PLC law firm delivers high-quality representation through a full suite of tax matters, including estate and gift tax plans, and more.
- [Startups and Emerging Companies](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/business-transactions/startups-and-emerging-companies/): Our Startups and Emerging Companies business attorneys help entrepreneurs navigate the legal issues they face as they build a business.
- [Renewable Energy Law](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/business-transactions/renewable-energy-law/): Simmons Perrine PLC represents owners, developers, and contractors across energy industries.
- [Philanthropy and Nonprofit Law](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/business-transactions/philanthropy-and-nonprofit-law/): At Simmons Perrine PLC, our Philanthropy and Nonprofit Law attorneys counsel nonprofit entities on governance, compliance, tax-exempt status, and more.
- [Real Estate Law](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/business-transactions/real-estate-law/): Our real estate attorneys have successfully planned and implemented some of Iowa's most complex development projects and transactions.
- [Pension Plans, Profit Sharing and Employee Benefits](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/business-transactions/pension-plans-profit-sharing-and-employee-benefits/): Simmons Perrine PLC Pension Plans, Profit Sharing, and Employee Benefits attorneys provide counsel in many areas, including ERISA-based retirement plans.
- [Municipal Law](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/business-transactions/municipal-law/): If you have questions regarding our municipal law practice contact us today.
- [Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/business-transactions/mergers-acquisitions-and-divestitures/): Our Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures attorneys help clients navigate transactions across a wide variety of industries, ranging from national corporate to small businesses.
- [Intellectual Property](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/business-transactions/intellectual-property/): Our attorneys assist clients with Intellectual Property law, including advocacy, licensing, and litigation in Iowa, the U.S., and beyond.
- [Immigration Law](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/business-transactions/immigration-law/): Dawn Gibson assists client in Immigration Law and policy and provides services to multinational and Iowa-based corporations as well as U.S. citizens and foreign nationals.
- [Estate Planning and Private Wealth](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/business-transactions/wills-trusts-estate-planning-and-probate-law/): Simmons Perrine PLC provides legal services to develop wealth transfer plans that reflect our clients’ needs, goals, and desires and protect the personal and business assets of our clients.
- [Business Transactions and Counseling](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/business-transactions/business-transactions-counseling/): At Simmons Perrine PLC, we counsel business owners in all aspects of their commercial transactions, legal organization and regulation.
- [Banking and Finance](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/business-transactions/banking-finance/): Simmons Perrine PLC is widely recognized as having one of the largest and most established banking and finance practices in the state of Iowa.
- [Agriculture Law](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/business-transactions/agriculture-law/): Because agriculture is one of the most regulated industries in our society today, it’s important to have an attorney who not only understands the challenges within the industry but also one who stays informed of the continual changes. Our agriculture law group works with farmers, processors, suppliers, vendors and manufacturers of agricultural equipment. As a full-service law firm we can handle our clients' unique needs.
- [Paul Morf Presentation Library](https://www.sp.law/our-practices/paul-morf-presentation-library/): Paul Morf Presentation Archive 2023 Presentations What’s New, What’s on the Horizon, and What Estate Planning Professionals Should Be Talking About with Their Clients in 2023 and Beyond, 2023 ISU Foundation Professional Advisor Conference 2022 Presentations Advanced Tax-Sensitive Estate Planning Concepts for Rural Professionals, American Society of Farm Managers and Rural AppraisersBasic Estate Planning Concepts Every Farm Manager & Rural Appraiser Should Know, American Society of Farm Managers and Rural AppraisersTrusts and Estate Update: What’s New and Exciting in Estate Planning and Trust Administration for Iowans and Their Advisors, Planning for Success: Charitable Gift Strategy SeminarIntroduction to Estate Planning, Family Caregivers Center of Mercy 2021 Presentations Planning During Times of Uncertainty, ISBA 2021 Bloethe Tax SchoolPlanning During Times of Uncertainty, ISBA Probate and Estate SeminarLife Insurance and Retirement Benefits, Client WebinarWhat Should Attorneys Be Doing Now to Prepare for Potential Federal Tax Law Changes?, Client WebinarEstate Planning During Times of Uncertainty, Iowa State Bar Association and the Cedar Rapids Area Estate Planning CouncilEstate Planning with Discounts, Heart of America Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (St. Louis)Estate and Income Tax Issues and Planning, AcumenGRATs, Grantor Trusts and Similar Techniques, American College of Trust and Estate CounselIntroduction to Estate Planning, Family Caregivers Center of Mercy 2020 Presentations Tax Plans of Presidential Candidates, Cedar Rapids Area Estate Planning Council Virtual PresentationRemote Online Notary, Iowa State Bar Association and Iowa Academy of Trust and Estate Counsel WebinarTrust Revitalization Provisions, “Planning for Success” event sponsored by Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation and others (Cedar Rapids, IA)The Secure Act, Iowa Academy of Trust and Estate Counsel Webinar 2019 Presentations Philanthropy in Iowa in 2019: Challenges and Opportunities, Iowa Academy of Trust and Estate Counsel Annual Meeting (Des Moines, IA)The Disposition Directive and How Iowa’s Laws Affect the Deceased and Their Family at the Time of Death, Hospite – A Respite for Professional Hospice Caregivers (Cedar Rapids, IA)Avoiding and Resolving Disputes Involving Family Farm Estates and Businesses, Professional Advisor Continuing Education Conference hosted by the Iowa State University Foundation Office of Gift Planning (Ames, IA)How Planned Giving and Development Professionals Are Perceived by Affiliated Estate Planning Professionals: Data from Iowa and the Big 12 Region, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (Ames, IA)Understanding Options to Help Your Clients Accomplish the Charitable Legacy That Meets Their Goals, Professional Advisor Charitable Continuing Education Series (Cedar Falls, IA)Importance of Advanced Directives, National Healthcare Decision Day, Mercy Hospital (Cedar Rapids, IA) 2018 Presentations Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs), Installment Sales to “Intentionally Defective” Grantor Trusts, Charitable Lead Annuity Trusts (CLATs), and Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (“QPRTs”), American College of Trust and Estate Counsel’s Heart of America Fellows Institute (Kansas City, MO)The New Tax Law and How It Relates to Estate Planning in Iowa, Tenth Annual Professional Advisor Continuing Education Conference hosted by the Iowa State University Foundation Office of Gift Planning (Ames, IA)How the New Tax Laws Will Influence Estate Planning, Blue Ribbon Panel, Iowa State Bar Association Tax Law Update Seminar f/k/a Spring Tax School (Des Moines, IA)Co-Chair and Panelist at the U of I Fall Probate CLE, University of Iowa College of Law (Iowa City, IA)Hot Topics in Tax-Sensitive Estate Planning, Cedar Rapids Estate Planning Council (Cedar Rapids, IA)Philanthropy in Iowa in 2018: Challenges and Opportunities, Eastern Iowa Planned Giving Council (Swisher, IA)Moderator, Judicial Panel on Attorney Ethics, Wells Fargo Private Bank Trusts, Estates, and Wealth Management Seminar (Cedar Rapids, IA) 2017 Presentations Succession Planning for Farmers and Farm Owners, The American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Annual Meeting (Savannah, GA)Estate Planning and Business Succession Planning for Farm Owners, The Chicago Farmers Annual Meeting (Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Chicago, IL)Estate Planning for High Net Worth Families, Ninth Annual Professional Advisor Continuing Education Conference hosted by the Iowa State University Foundation Office of Gift Planning (Ames, IA)Basic Concepts for Farm Managers About Estate Planning in Iowa, The Iowa Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (Ames, IA)Top 10 Charitable Planning Ideas, “Planning for Success” event sponsored by Johnson County Community Foundation and others 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