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. AFCC brings together judges, lawyers, mediators, mental health professionals, and researchers to promote collaboration, education, and best practices within family court […]
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. Paul is a member at Simmons Perrine PLC, where he leads the firm’s estate planning and private wealth practice and advises individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations on charitable planning and governance matters. His professional experience […]
110 Years Strong. Moving Forward with Purpose.

Why the Rebrand? The new year brings exciting news from our firm in the form of a new brand identity. It’s a good time to pause and tell you a little about why we undertook this initiative. As you know, organizations rebrand for many reasons. Ours wasn’t driven by necessity—it was driven by intention. The firm wanted to take a deliberate step forward with the goal of honoring our […]
Attorney Annie M. Hardin Selected for USLAW LeadX Cohort

Simmons Perrine PLC is proud to announce that attorney Annie M. Hardin has been selected to join the inaugural USLAW LeadX: Pathway to Success (2026–2030) cohort, a national leadership development program created by USLAW NETWORK to cultivate the next generation of leaders across its member firms. USLAW LeadX is a five‑year, cohort‑based initiative designed to accelerate […]
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. Michael J. Neuerburg — Litigation Michael has a broad range of litigation experience in federal and state courts and in multiple areas of law, including labor […]
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. […]
Nick AbouAssaly Ranked #2 on CBJ’s 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. The CBJ’s annual Most […]
SPMB 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. Joann will practice in the areas of labor and employment law and business and commercial litigation. She earned her J.D. with honors from the University of Iowa College of Law, where she was a recipient of the […]
Ben Sass Promoted to Director of 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. Ben graduated with a BA in Business Administration from Wartburg College. Since then, he has gained experience and leadership skills […]
37 Lawyers Listed in Best Lawyers® 2026 – Including 5 Lawyers of the 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 […]
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

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. The Heart of America Fellows Institute was created by […]