Nick AbouAssaly Presents 10th Marion State of the 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. This year’s theme, “Building a Premier Community,” highlighted […]
Modifications to the Iowa Civil Rights Act and its Impact on 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 […]
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. Ms. Doner has been a lifelong resident of Eastern Iowa. She attended The University of Iowa where she earned her BA in Political Science and went on to earn her JD from The University of Iowa […]
Kevin Visser to Present at the Iowa Academy of 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 & […]
Darrel Morf Receives the LCBA’s 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 […]
Phil Brooks to Present at the 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 […]
Attorney Paul Morf Appointed to the 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. The Linn County Conservation Board was established in 1958. The role of the Board is to provide general oversight and make policy decisions to direct […]
Best Law Firms® 2025 Ranks 36 Practice Areas at 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 […]
Employment Law Update: DOL’s Overtime Rule Struck Down in 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. Background: What did DOL’s New Overtime Rule Do? On April 23, 2024, the DOL issued its Final Rule to increase the […]
Nick AbouAssaly Listed on CBJ’s Most Influential List for 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 […]
Paul Morf, Stephen Larson and Madeline Hartley to Present at the Iowa Academy of 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 […]
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. Annie was raised in Cedar Rapids. She attended DePaul University in Chicago, IL where she earned her BA, summa cum […]