Background

Andy is from Runnells, Iowa. He graduated from Iowa State University in 2000, and from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2003. As a shareholder and member of the Firm’s litigation group, Andy has an active trial practice and has tried numerous jury and nonjury trials over the last several years for a variety of clients.

Education

Iowa State University (B.A., Political Science, 2000)

The University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 2003)

Professional Achievements

A sample of recent results:

• A defense verdict following a jury trial in which Andy defended an apartment complex in a premises lawsuit involving claimed damages in excess of one million dollars
• A defense verdict following a jury trial in which Andy defended a business owner in a personal injury lawsuit involving claimed damages in excess of two hundred thousand dollars
• Summary judgment obtained on behalf of the City of Creston, Iowa, in a lawsuit involving an assault on City property and claimed damages in excess of two million dollars
• Summary judgment obtained on behalf of school district in a lawsuit involving an assault on school property and alleged injuries to student
• Summary judgment obtained on behalf of homeowner in a lawsuit involving personal injury on homeowner’s property
• Summary judgment obtained on behalf of insurance carrier in a lawsuit involving coverage dispute concerning damaged real estate
• Dismissal with prejudice (with no payment of funds) obtained on behalf of product manufacturer involving claims that allegedly faulty product resulted in amputation of plaintiff’s toes

Leadership Positions

Polk County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project

• Board Member, 2014-present

Professional Memberships and Admissions

American Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
Iowa Defense Counsel Association
Iowa State Bar Association
Polk County Bar Association

Sample of Reported Cases

• Chamberlain, L.L.C. v. City of Ames, 757 N.W.2d 644 (Iowa 2008)
• Rivers v. American Family Thrift Store for the Blind, No. 08-0019, 2008 WL 3367582 (Iowa Ct. App. Aug. 13, 2008) (unpublished)

News

July 27, 2018 - 2018 Great Plains Super Lawyers List