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Finley Firm Welcomes Zach Sosnovich

September 23, 2020

Finley Law Firm, P.C. is pleased to announce that Zach Sosnovich has joined the firm as an associate. Zach earned his J.D. from the University of Kentucky in 2018. Zach joins the firm after two years of experience practicing in Kentucky. Zach was recently admitted to the Iowa Bar. Zach...

Ten attorneys at Finley Law Firm, P.C. recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© (2021 Edition)

August 21, 2020

Ten attorneys at Finley Law Firm were recognized in respective practice areas by The Best Lawyers in America© (2021 Edition) for Des Moines. Stacie M. Codr Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants Steven K. Scharnberg Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs David...

Joe Moser Elected to Bar Associations’ Boards of Governors

July 21, 2020

Joe Moser has been elected to serve two-year terms on The Iowa State Bar Association Board of Governors and the Polk County Bar Association Board of Governors. This is Joe’s second term of service on each Board. The Iowa State Bar Association is an organization that facilitates professional growth and...

Erik Bergeland Voted into the American Board of Trial Advocates

July 1, 2020

Finley Law Firm partner Erik Bergeland was voted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) at the organization’s annual meeting on June 20, 2020. ABOTA is an invitation-only organization which includes only 79 members in the Iowa chapter. Members must have several years of active experience as trial lawyers,...

COVID-19: Prepared & Informed (Updated 4.28.2020)

April 28, 2020

Like all of our clients, Finley Law Firm is closely monitoring COVID-19. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and are prepared to respond quickly to any challenges which may arise as COVID-19 continues its spread. As such, Finley Law Firm has implemented disaster response and business...

Finley Lawyers named to Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2020

April 27, 2020

Five Members of the Finley Firm were recently listed in the 2020 Edition of Chamber’s USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The Finley Firm was recognized for their "Specialist expertise in medical malpractice disputes with extensive experience in assisting clients from the public and construction sectors. Regularly assists financial corporations...

In Memory of Justice Mark Cady

November 18, 2019

All of us at Finley Law are deeply saddened by the death of our friend, Mark Cady. Each day Justice Cady demonstrated exemplary professional conduct that Iowa’s lawyers and Judges would be right to model. He led by example, with a smile, and made it look easy. Justice Cady was...

In Memory of Glenn L. Smith (1944–2019)

October 4, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Glenn L. Smith, our dear friend and partner of 49 years, died September 30, 2019. Glenn was a great mentor, husband, father, and respected attorney. His sharp wit and crisp legal thinking were his hallmarks at the Finley Law...

Super Lawyers Recognizes Eight Finley Firm Lawyers

September 4, 2019

Eight members of the firm were selected as 2019 Super Lawyers: Kermit Anderson, Connie Diekema, Kevin Driscoll, Thomas Finley, Todd Gaffney, Jack Hilmes, Steven Scharnberg and Erik Bergeland. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer...

Chambers USA 2019 Includes Finley Law Firm Attorneys In Top Rankings

April 26, 2019

The Finley Firm was ranked in Band 1 of the Chambers’ Ranking, the highest ranking achievable from Chambers; Notable practitioners: Tom Finley "has a lot of knowledge and does good work," interviewees state, further highlighting his "extremely good reputation as a mediator." He is particularly noted for his mediation expertise....