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Finley Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition (Posted August 20, 2026)

August 20, 2026

Finley Law Firm, P.C. is proud to have 15 lawyers recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Best Lawyers® 2027 "Lawyer of the Year" Awards Connie Diekema was named Best Lawyers® 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Des Moines Kevin J. Driscoll was...

Ron Ricker, Longtime Friend of Finley Law Firm, Honored as Iowan of the Day (Posted August 20, 2026)

August 20, 2026

Since 1997, the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation has honored outstanding Iowans at each year’s Iowa State Fair. They look for individuals across the state who personify the greatness of Iowa with a strong work ethic, loyalty to helping others, and an exceptional sense of Iowa pride. On August 20,...

Rally Against Cancer Raises Record $607,000 for Iowa Cancer Care (Posted June 8, 2026)

June 8, 2026

The Finley Law Firm was proud to serve as a table sponsor for UnityPoint Health's Rally Against Cancer Event on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Finley Partners JR Kappelman, Abigail Wallace, and Joe Moser (below) attended on behalf of the firm. Following the event, UnityPoint Health announced the 26th annual Rally...

Joe Moser Elected Polk County Bar Association President (Posted May 12, 2026)

May 12, 2026

Joe Moser Elected President of Polk County Bar Association

ERIK P. BERGELAND ADMITTED TO AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRIAL LAWYERS (Posted March 9, 2026)

March 9, 2026

Erik P. Bergeland has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America.

Finley Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Edition (Posted August 21, 2025)

August 21, 2025

Finley Law Firm, P.C. is proud to have 14 lawyers recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Best Lawyers® 2026 "Lawyer of the Year" Awards Erik P. Bergeland was named Best Lawyers® 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” for both Litigation – Insurance, Des Moines...

Joe Moser Named Polk County Bar Association President-Elect (Posted May 30, 2025)

May 30, 2025

The Finley Law Firm is proud to share that attorney Joe Moser was named the President-Elect of the Polk County Bar Association (PCBA) at the organization's annual meeting on May 10, 2025. Joe will continue to serve on the PCBA executive board during the 2025-2026 term, including serving as President...

Kevin Driscoll Selected to the 2024 Irish Legal 100 (Posted May 19, 2025)

May 19, 2025

Finley Law Firm, P.C. is pleased to announce that Kevin J. Driscoll has been selected into The Irish Legal 100, an annual compilation of the most distinguished Irish legal professionals in the United States, widely recognized as the preeminent legal award for lawyers of Irish blood who share one common bond: pride in...

Erik Bergeland Attends 2025 National ABOTA Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference (Posted January 22, 2025)

January 22, 2025

Erik Bergeland, who serves as the 2024–2025 President of the Iowa Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) organization, attended the 2025 National ABOTA Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference in Baja California, Mexico. The conference gathered ABOTA Chapter Leaders from around the United States, presenting an opportunity to...

Erik Bergeland Elected to Serve as 2024 President of the Iowa Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (Posted October 17, 2024)

October 17, 2024

Finley Law Firm's Erik Bergeland has been elected to serve as the 2024 President of the Iowa Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He assumes the position following his role as Vice President of the organization. Bergeland has been an active and distinguished member of ABOTA since 2020....