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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....

Joseph Moser Named Shareholder

February 14, 2019

Finley Law Firm, P.C. is proud to announce that Joseph Moser has been named a shareholder. Joe maintains a civil litigation practice, representing clients in Iowa’s state and federal courts. Joe’s practice focuses on trial work, primarily defending individuals and businesses in a wide-range of matters.

Abigail Thiel Joins Finley Law Firm

February 14, 2019

Finley Law Firm, P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of Abigail Thiel as an associate.. She earned her J.D. from Drake University. While at Drake, Abigail was managing editor of the Drake Law Review and served as President of Drake Law School’s Moot Court Board. Abigail can be reached...

Construction Lawyers Society of America

October 19, 2018

Kevin Driscoll has been selected as a Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America. The Construction Lawyers Society of America is an invitation-only, selective and limited membership international association of the world’s best construction lawyers. Kevin maintains a trial practice in the defense of architects and engineers, as well...