Attorney Biography

Des Moines divorce attorney specializes in child custody, property insurance, and personal injury cases. Mr. Hope devotes his practice to helping clients resolve personal trauma legal issues.

Education:

• University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 2002
• University of Iowa, B.A., Political Science, 1999

Admitted to Practice:

• Texas, 2003
• Iowa, 2004
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa, 2005

Des Moines divorce lawyer, Mr. Hope, is also a partner in the Galveston-based law firm, Arguello, Hope & Associates, PLLC.

Hope Law Firm, PLC
317 Sixth Avenue, Suite 700
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
515-255-3559

Walter Thomas, a partner at Telpner, Peterson, Smith, Ruesch, Thomas & Simpson, LLP, has dedicated his entire legal practice to providing legal representation within the firms personal injury and workers compensation practice.

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law, J.D.
• University of Iowa, B.A.

Admitted to Practice

• Iowa, 1981
• Nebraska, 1984
• United States District Court, Southern District of Iowa, 1994
• United States District Court, Northern District of Iowa, 1994
• United States District Court, District of Nebraska, 1995

Professional Memberships

• Pottawattamie County Bar Association
• Iowa State Bar Association
• Iowa Trial Lawyers Association
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Fourth Judicial District Bar Association
• Nebraska State Bar Association

With over 30 years experience as a workers compensation attorney in Council Bluffs, Mr. Thomas has extensive experience representing employees that have suffered workplace injuries in both Iowa and Nebraska.

The Iowa injury attorneys at Olson Law Office P.C. provide aggressive representation in personal injury cases for injured clients seeking the compensation they deserve for their injuries.

Alan O. Olson is an IOWA auto accident lawyer focused on accidents.

Email address: aoo@olson-law.net |  Phone: 515-271-9100

Areas of practice

• Personal injury
• Personal injury appeals
• Personal injury mediation
• Nursing home abuse
• Nursing home negligence
• Hospital negligence
• Medical malpractice
• Nursing malpractice
• Birth trauma
• Chiropractors malpractice
• Cosmetic surgery malpractice

Admitted to practice

• Supreme Court of Iowa, 1993
• U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 1995
• U. S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa, 1995
• U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, 1994

Awards

• AV® Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review RatingsSM
• Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™
• National Order of Barristers, Thomson West Solo/Small Firm National Advisory Committee, 2004–present
• American Mock Trial Association, Judges Hall of Fame, Inductee, 1999
• Joint Trial Advocacy College, Graduate, 1995
• Chief Justice W.W. Reynoldson Award, Recipient, 1993
• Asst. Editor, Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers Trial Handbook, Cumulative Supplement, 1993

Bar Association

• Chair, House of Delegates Technology & Communication Committee, 2004
• Presenter, House of Delegates New Delegate Orientation, 2003, 2005
• Resolution Speaker/Sponsor, House of Delegates, 2003
• Section/Division Delegates Caucus Leader, House of Delegates, 2003
• Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education, 2004
• American Bar Foundation, Iowa State Chair, 2004
• American Bar Foundation, Fellow, 2004
• General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division, 2003
• Council, 2004
• Deputy Chair, Revenue Development Committee, 2005
• Chair, Corporate Sponsors Committee, 2003
• Section of Litigation, 1995
• Section of Trial, Tort and Insurance Practice, 1995

Education

• Drake Law School, Juris Doctorate, 1992
• Drake University, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, cum laude, 1989
• President, Honors Program, 1987–1989
• Law Clerk, Hon. Dick R. Schlegel, Iowa Court of Appeals, 1992-94

Olson Law Office, P.C.
3116 Ingersoll Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50312-3910
(866) 576-6529

Worker Comp Attorney in Iowa | Sheldon M. Gallner

Sheldon M. Gallner is a partner of the Law Offices of Gallner & Pattermann, P.C. He joined the firm in 1974 where he specializes in worker compensation and personal injury law. He is licensed to practice law in Iowa, Nebraska, and U.S. District Court for Northern and Southern District of Iowa.

As a worker comp attorney in Iowa, Mr. Gallner protects the rights of injured workers. He has helped many clients receive their medical benefits and other workers compensation benefits since 1974.

Practice Areas:

• Workers’ Compensation
• Personal Injury

Education:

• University of Iowa College of Law, Iowa City, Iowa , J.D. (Cum Laude) – 1974
• American University, Washington, District of Columbia, B.S. (Cum Laude) – 1971

Admitted:

• Iowa, 1974
• Nebraska, 1989
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa, 1974
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa, 1974

Membership:

• American Bar Association, Member
• Iowa Bar Association, Member
• Iowa Workers Compensation Lawyers, Member
• Iowa Trial Lawyers, Member, 1984 – 1986
• Rotary, Member
• Iowa Association of Workers Compensation Lawyers, Board of Governors, 1990 – 1994
• Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, Member

If you are injured at workplace or suffered an illness because of workplace exposure to toxic substances, contact Mr. Gallner for an experience legal representation.

Law Offices of Gallner & Pattermann, P.C.
300 W Broadway # 145
Council Bluffs, IA 51503-9055
(712) 323-0999

Iowa Personal Injury Attorney | James W. Carney

James W. Carney received his Juris Doctor from Drake University in 1975. He is the founding partner of Carney & Appleby, P.L.C. He provides excellent legal representation and counsel for both individual and business clients keeping their best interests in mind

Mr. Carney also served in the U.S Army in 1970-1972. He is one of the most reputed and dedicated attorneys among the Iowa personal injury lawyers and has many years of experience in cases related to personal injury and medical negligence.

Areas of Practice:

• Legislative Law
• Administrative Law
• Personal Injury
• Medical Negligence
• Worker’s Compensation

Admitted:

• Iowa, 1975
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa
• U.S. Court of Federal Claims
• U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
• U.S. Tax Court
• U.S. Supreme Court

Law School:

• Drake University, J.D., 1975

College:

• University of Iowa, B.A., 1970

Memberships:

• American Board of Trial Advocates, Iowa Chapter – 2011 Vice President
• American Veterinary Medical Law Association – Member
• Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers – Member
• American Inns of Court (Blackstone Inns of Court) – Member
• Polk County Bar Association – Member
• Iowa State Bar Association – Member
• Iowa Trial Lawyers Association – Member

Born:

• Centerville, Iowa

Biography:

• Delta Theta Phi.

Contact Mr. Carney for your cases relating to personal injury or medical negligence.

Carney & Appleby Plc
303 Locust St # 400
Des Moines, IA 50309-1787
(515) 282-6803

Des Moines Criminal Defense Attorney | Michael J. Culp

Born in Appleton WI, Michael J. Culp is a criminal defense lawyer who has received his J.D. from Drake University Law School in 1987 and got admitted to State Bar of Iowa in the same year. He has spent more than 23years defending the interests of Iowa residents facing criminal charges and personal injury claims.

At his criminal law firm in Des Moines, Michael aggressively defends the rights of his clients, whether their cases require a plea bargain or a trial. He provides litigation services on criminal defense law cases including drug crimes, domestic violence, murder, assault, sex crimes and drunk driving in Des Moines. He investigates every case thoroughly and understands the exact circumstances and the possible legal ramifications. He was awarded BV® Distinguished™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®

Born:

Appleton, Wisconsin, November 4, 1961

Education:

• Drake University Law School, J.D., 1987
• University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A., Sociology and Criminal Justice, 1983

Admissions:

• Iowa, 1987
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, 1992

Areas of Practice:

• Criminal Defense
• Personal Injury

Professional Memberships:

• Iowa State Bar Association
• Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, member of the board of directors
• Iowa Association for Justice (formerly the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association)
• American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America)
• American Trial Lawyers Association
• American Bar Association

If you are a victim in a criminal defense case or if you are charged for the criminal case, for support and exceptional litigation, contact criminal defense lawyer in Des Moines at:

Michael J. Culp
300 Walnut Street, Suite 125
Des Moines, IA 50309-2238, United States
(515) 288-3333

Criminal Defense Lawyer in Iowa | Aaron D. Hamrock

Having more than 14 years of experience as an attorney, Aaron D. Hamrock primarily focuses on criminal law. Although Mr. Hamrock focuses mainly on criminal law, he also handles criminal cases in Iowa including, DUI/DWI, misdemeanor, felony, and OWI.

Mr. Hamrock, the experienced criminal defense lawyer in Iowa, received his J.D from Drake University in 1994, soon after graduating from Central College in 1992. In 1995, he was admitted to practice law in Iowa.

Born:

Kansas City, Missouri, 1970

Education:

• J.D., Drake University, 1994
• B.A., Central College, 1992

Practice Areas:

• Criminal Law
• Federal Criminal Law

Admitted:

• Iowa, 1995
• U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa and Iowa Supreme Court
• U.S. Court of Appeals, 2000
• Eighth Circuit

Memberships:

• Polk County and American (Member, Litigation Section) Bar Associations
• Iowa Trial Lawyers Association
• NORML Legal Committee
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

While criminal law helps makes the life a bit simpler for all of us, it can be intimidating to find yourself on the wrong side of a criminal complaint. If you have been charged with any kind of criminal cases, contact the criminal defense attorney in Iowa for a free consultation at:

McCarthy & Hamrock PC
1200 Valley West Drive #400
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 279-9700

Timothy McCarthy II | Criminal Defense Attorney in Iowa

Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Timothy McCarthy II went on to attend college from 1976 until 1979 at the University of Kansas. During his senior year, he decided to transfer to Drake University where he received his bachelor of the arts degree.  He continued on from there towards his degree in law where three years later he received his Juris Doctor from Drake University in 1983. Today he is a founding partner at the criminal law firm in des moines where he works alongside fellow attorney and partner, Aaron Hamrock, who has been a criminal law attorney for over fourteen years.

Law School:

• Drake University, J.D., 1983

College:

• Drake University, B.A., 1980
• University of Kansas, 1976-1979

Memberships:

• Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• NORML Legal Committee
• Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Timothy McCarthy has been practicing in criminal law for more than 25 years, helping those who have been falsely accused obtain justice. He understands that being arrested simply on suspicion of committing a crime is not only embarrassing but disorienting as well. During these moments, one may forget about your legal rights, the same rights that everyone is entitled to, regardless of the reason for your arrest.

If you need help with your public offense in Des Moines, you can find this criminal defense attorney in Iowa at the Law Firm of McCarthy & Hamrock P.C., located at 1200 Valley West Drive, Suite 400 in West Towers West Des Moines.