Carrie Thompson Approved as Fellow of the Iowa Academy of 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 […]
Ryan Buresh Joins SPMB as 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, […]
Kyle Wilcox and Travis Cavanaugh Participate in 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 […]
World Trend Financial and Terry Lockridge & Dunn Acquired by 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. Having offices in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, World Trend Financial and Terry Lockrihttps://www.tld-inc.com/dge & Dunn will add 37 employees to Savant Wealth Management, including 13 who […]
SPMB is Proud to have 37 Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America® 2023
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 […]
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, […]
From Defending an Escaped Robber to Defeating a $110 Million Complaint, Steve Holtman Reminisces on 50 Years of 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. Holtman’s half a century of service to the profession was recognized by the Linn […]
Nick AbouAssaly Relentless in 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! Built in 1895, the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Marion opened in 1896, but the congregation’s history dates back even further, to 1840, just one year after Marion’s founding in 1839. The 125-year […]
U.S. Supreme Court Releases its Ruling on 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. The Court found that the petitioners (those seeking to have the ETS invalidated), are “likely to succeed on the merits of their claim that […]
Eleven SPMB Attorneys Named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers® 2022
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to announce that 11 attorneys have earned the distinction of “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers® 2022. The “Lawyer of the Year” recognition is awarded to individual attorneys with the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area and geographic location. Only one lawyer is recognized […]
Bogguss Reflects on Half a Century of Service
Fifty years ago, J. Scott Bogguss was at the dawn of his legal career. The year was 1971 and the Simon & Garfunkel hit “Bridge Over Troubled Water” topped the charts. The personal computer hadn’t been invented yet, typists used carbon copies or mimeograph machines to make duplicate documents, and clerks had to run to […]
Kyle Wilcox Leads 2021 ISBA Taxation Section Legislative Committee
Attorney Kyle Wilcox has been appointed as Chairman of the Iowa State Bar Association (ISBA) Taxation Section Legislative Committee for 2021. In this role, Mr. Wilcox will work with tax section committee members to analyze proposed Iowa tax law regulations and legislation. The committee will determine if any new tax laws under consideration by the […]