FAMILY LAW
Divorce and Custody fights represent some of the most challenging issues an individual will ever face. They may be the most difficult cases for both attorney and client. Emotions are sky high, the costs of legal proceedings can, at times, seem insurmountable and the court system seems ill-equipped to deal with these cases. Jim approaches these cases having been through divorce and custody battles in his personal life. As a result, clients are encouraged to reach practical goals at the outset of the case and to fully engage in early efforts to resolve cases to minimize both the emotional and financial impact to the parties. However, some cases simply can’t be resolved through negotiation and we are ready to bring to bear aggressive litigation tactics and decades of trial experience.
Jim has argued appeals to the Iowa Court of Appeals, the
Iowa Supreme Court and the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.
CIVIL LITIGATION
When you have been injured because of someone else’s neglect, are trying to protect your business from a breach of contract or other financial harm, or have been harmed because of work place discrimination, you need a skilled trial attorney to protect your rights and obtain full recovery. Jim has helped clients recover millions of dollars in settlements and judgments. He has also successfully defended individuals and businesses from frivolous litigation.
Jim has tried cases in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Colorado and Ohio. Cases have ranged from protecting business investments over $150 million, protecting intellectual property rights from foreign corporations, wrongful death cases, employment discrimination cases, breach of contract cases involving Division 1 college coaches, slander, medical malpractice cases involving death, deformity, loss of appendage, delayed diagnosis and infant birth defects as well as a variety of other types of injuries stemming from auto accidents, falls and unsafe property conditions.
CRIMINAL CASES
When the Federal or State governments have wrongly accused you of a crime and/or have violated your rights to try and build a case against you, you need a skilled trial attorney to protect your rights. Jim has been involved in defending individuals against misdemeanor and felony charges for close to a decade. Whether you are charged with an OWI, drug possession or a more serious offense, Jim can help you achieve the best result possible in your case.
RACING AND GAMING
Jim has worked with gaming companies, groups involved in racing and individuals employed within the racing and gaming industry in Iowa for over 15 years.
He has represented Herbst Gaming and Affinity Gaming (Lakeside Casino), helped Sioux City Entertainment (Hard Rock Casino) win a gaming license in a competitive licensing process, has assisted the Iowa Greyhound Association in multiple matters for over a decade, and has represented individuals employed as greyhound trainers, greyhound owners, greyhound breeders, horse trainers, horse owners and casino employees regarding licensing and disciplinary matters.
BUSINESS & PERSONAL MATTERS
Jim assists his clients on a variety of non-litigation matters as well. Whether it be preparation of a simply will, negotiating a contract or severance agreement, or providing general legal advice for a variety of matters.
If Jim is unable to help a client on any particular issue, he has a network of highly skilled professionals that he will refer you to if your legal issue is not one Jim handles.
Family Law
Divorce and Custody fights represent some of the most challenging issues an individual will ever face. They may be the most difficult cases for both attorney and client. Emotions are sky high, the costs of legal proceedings can, at times, seem insurmountable and the court system seems ill-equipped to deal with these cases. Jim approaches these cases having been through divorce and custody battles in his personal life. As a result, clients are encouraged to reach practical goals at the outset of the case and to fully engage in early efforts to resolve cases to minimize both the emotional and financial impact to the parties. However, some cases simply can’t be resolved through negotiation and we are ready to bring to bear aggressive litigation tactics and decades of trial experience.
Civil Litigation
When you have been injured because of someone else’s neglect, are trying to protect your business from a breach of contract or other financial harm, or have been harmed because of work place discrimination, you need a skilled trial attorney to protect your rights and obtain full recovery. Jim has helped clients recover millions of dollars in settlements and judgments. He has also successfully defended individuals and businesses from frivolous litigation.
Jim has tried cases in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Colorado and Ohio. Cases have ranged from protecting business investments over $150 million, protecting intellectual property rights from foreign corporations, wrongful death cases, employment discrimination cases, breach of contract cases involving Division 1 college coaches, slander, medical malpractice cases involving death, deformity, loss of appendage, delayed diagnosis and infant birth defects as well as a variety of other types of injuries stemming from auto accidents, falls and unsafe property conditions.
Criminal Cases
When the Federal or State governments have wrongly accused you of a crime and/or have violated your rights to try and build a case against you, you need a skilled trial attorney to protect your rights. Jim has been involved in defending individuals against misdemeanor and felony charges for close to a decade. Whether you are charged with an OWI, drug possession or a more serious offense, Jim can help you achieve the best result possible in your case.
Racing and Gaming
Jim has worked with gaming companies, groups involved in racing and individuals employed within the racing and gaming industry in Iowa for over 15 years.
He has represented Herbst Gaming and Affinity Gaming (Lakeside Casino), helped Sioux City Entertainment (Hard Rock Casino) win a gaming license in a competitive licensing process, has assisted the Iowa Greyhound Association in multiple matters for over a decade, and has represented individuals employed as greyhound trainers, greyhound owners, greyhound breeders, horse trainers, horse owners and casino employees regarding licensing and disciplinary matters.
Business and Personal Matters
Jim assists his clients on a variety of non-litigation matters as well. Whether it be preparation of a simply will, negotiating a contract or severance agreement, or providing general legal advice for a variety of matters.
If Jim is unable to help a client on any particular issue, he has a network of highly skilled professionals that he will refer you to if your legal issue is not one Jim handles.