http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_ia.php Judged Law Firm en-us (C) 2006 Judged. All rights reserved. contact@judged.com(Judged) contact@judged.com Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:29:53 -0500 Law Firms http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_ia.php 60 http://www.judged.com/images/xml_rss_feed.gif http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_ia.php Address : 115 Third Street S.E.Suite 500, PO Box 2107, Phone : 319-365-9461, City : Cedar Rapids http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2188 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2188&page=1 Address : 115 Third Street S.E.Suite 1200, Phone : 319-366-7641, City : Cedar Rapids http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2199 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2199&page=2 Address : 2007 First Avenue South EastP.O. 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Box 10434, Phone : 515-245-4300, City : Des Moines http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=959 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=959&page=8 Address : The Financial Center666 Walnut Street, Suite 2500, Phone : 515-288-2500, City : Des Moines Thank you for voting us as Best Law Firm in Des Moines. You, our clients and friends, are the Best of Des Moines and we will always do our best for you. We look forward to serving you in the future. Thank you for voting us as Best Law Firm in Des Moines. You, our clients and friends, are the Best of Des Moines and we will always do our best for you. We look forward to serving you in the future. Margaret Van Houten joined the firm as a shareholder on May 14, 2007. Her areas of practice include Estate Planning, Taxation, Trust and Estate Administration, Non-Profit Organizations, and Employee Benefits. Margaret earned a B.A. in English, with distinction, from Iowa State University in 1974; her J.D., with distinction, from the University of Iowa in 1979; and an LL.M. in taxation from New York University in 1984. Margaret was admitted to the Iowa Bar in 1979, the Tennessee Bar in 1981, and she is admitted to practice in front of the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa and the U.S. Tax Court. Margaret is married to Doug Churchill, and they have three children between them - Matt and his wife Nicole, who live in Kansas City; Rachel and her husband Mike, who live in Chicago; and Megan and her fiancé Corey, who live in Omaha. In her spare time, Margaret likes to garden, golf, and knit. In fact, she finished a Norwegian sweater last year! She also enjoys reading mystery books. Margaret Van Houten joined the firm as a shareholder on May 14, 2007. Her areas of practice include Estate Planning, Taxation, Trust and Estate Administration, Non-Profit Organizations, and Employee Benefits. Margaret earned a B.A. in English, with distinction, from Iowa State University in 1974; her J.D., with distinction, from the University of Iowa in 1979; and an LL.M. in taxation from New York University in 1984. Margaret was admitted to the Iowa Bar in 1979, the Tennessee Bar in 1981, and she is admitted to practice in front of the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa and the U.S. Tax Court. Margaret is married to Doug Churchill, and they have three children between them - Matt and his wife Nicole, who live in Kansas City; Rachel and her husband Mike, who live in Chicago; and Megan and her fiancé Corey, who live in Omaha. In her spare time, Margaret likes to garden, golf, and knit. In fact, she finished a Norwegian sweater last year! She also enjoys reading mystery books. Although Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts is one of Iowa's largest law firms, its attorneys and staff can always count on celebrating their colleagues' birthdays and other special occasions with a cake and other goodies. And the firm's annual potluck-style Thanksgiving dinner is simply huge, say employees. The feeling that they're appreciated is a theme that came through repeatedly in a recent workplace survey of its associates, whose ratings of their firm made it one of this year's Best Places to Work winners. "I've always felt from the time I very first came here that it's a very friendly environment and people care about one another," said Ann Herteen, the firm's human resources director, who is approaching her 38th year with the practice. "It can be a very stressful environment because we're working under hard-and-fast deadlines that are often court mandated. But we also take time to celebrate." Founded more than 75 years ago, the Davis Brown firm employs 68 attorneys and a support staff of 125, with offices located on the top floor of the Financial Center in downtown Des Moines. Early next year, the firm will move to the new 13-story Davis Brown Tower now under construction east of the Hotel Fort Des Moines. Former District Judge George Brammer and his friend Joseph Brody founded the firm in 1929. Upon Brammer's death 20 years later, the practice became known as the Brody firm. In 1965, the firm changed its name to Thoma, Schoenthal, Davis, Hockenberg & Wine. By 1974, the firm had grown to 40 attorneys and moved into the Financial Center. In the 1990s the firm's partners renamed the practice Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts P.C. Davis Brown's long history in Des Moines is a reflection of its culture, said Scott Brennan, one of its attorneys. He also attributes the firm's success to its loyal and diverse client base, including individuals, private and public businesses, multinational corporations, nonprofit groups and the state. "We've got a very loyal, hard-working and outstanding staff and outstanding attorneys that are recognized in their area of expertise," he said. Many of Davis Brown's attorneys have spent their entire legal careers there, and a few have been with the firm more than 40 years. From a human resources standpoint, "the firm was very good about realizing early on what people appreciate," Herteen said, "and one of those things is flexibility. That seems to be a common thread of the comments that people made [in the survey], that they appreciate the firm valuing their personal lives, too, and allowing them time off to attend children's programs and attend to personal business." The employees also use that flexibility to serve the community. Each year, the firm sends teams of volunteers to work during the United Way of Central Iowa's annual day of caring to perform yard work, cleaning and other chores at Hospice of Central Iowa's two Kavanagh House facilities. The attorneys are also involved individually on numerous charitable organizations' boards and on a volunteer level throughout the community. The law firm was probably among the first in Des Moines to hire part-time employees, Herteen said. Davis Brown employs people on a part-time basis at all levels, from high school and college students working for class credit to some of its best attorneys. One attorney, for instance, went to a part-time status a few years ago to spend more time with her children. With her last child nearing college age, "I think there will be a line of people at the firm wanting her to come back full time," Herteen said. Scott Mikkelsen, a University of Northern Iowa graduate, began working at Davis Brown in August 2006. He received his law degree from the Duke University School of Law. "You're given a lot of responsibility, but you're not micromanaged," said Mikkelsen, who first became familiar with the firm as a summer intern three years ago. "They're going to let you do it; they trust you. But you also have levels of support you can get throughout the organization." The firm's open-door policy encourages mentoring with more experienced attorneys, he said. "You could be working primarily in one area and have a question in another area entirely, and you can knock on their door and they'll say, 'Sure, I have five or 10 minutes, come on in.' I think there's no question that flexibility is evident here. Although Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts is one of Iowa's largest law firms, its attorneys and staff can always count on celebrating their colleagues' birthdays and other special occasions with a cake and other goodies. And the firm's annual potluck-style Thanksgiving dinner is simply huge, say employees. The feeling that they're appreciated is a theme that came through repeatedly in a recent workplace survey of its associates, whose ratings of their firm made it one of this year's Best Places to Work winners. "I've always felt from the time I very first came here that it's a very friendly environment and people care about one another," said Ann Herteen, the firm's human resources director, who is approaching her 38th year with the practice. "It can be a very stressful environment because we're working under hard-and-fast deadlines that are often court mandated. But we also take time to celebrate." Founded more than 75 years ago, the Davis Brown firm employs 68 attorneys and a support staff of 125, with offices located on the top floor of the Financial Center in downtown Des Moines. Early next year, the firm will move to the new 13-story Davis Brown Tower now under construction east of the Hotel Fort Des Moines. Former District Judge George Brammer and his friend Joseph Brody founded the firm in 1929. Upon Brammer's death 20 years later, the practice became known as the Brody firm. In 1965, the firm changed its name to Thoma, Schoenthal, Davis, Hockenberg & Wine. By 1974, the firm had grown to 40 attorneys and moved into the Financial Center. In the 1990s the firm's partners renamed the practice Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts P.C. Davis Brown's long history in Des Moines is a reflection of its culture, said Scott Brennan, one of its attorneys. He also attributes the firm's success to its loyal and diverse client base, including individuals, private and public businesses, multinational corporations, nonprofit groups and the state. "We've got a very loyal, hard-working and outstanding staff and outstanding attorneys that are recognized in their area of expertise," he said. Many of Davis Brown's attorneys have spent their entire legal careers there, and a few have been with the firm more than 40 years. From a human resources standpoint, "the firm was very good about realizing early on what people appreciate," Herteen said, "and one of those things is flexibility. That seems to be a common thread of the comments that people made [in the survey], that they appreciate the firm valuing their personal lives, too, and allowing them time off to attend children's programs and attend to personal business." The employees also use that flexibility to serve the community. Each year, the firm sends teams of volunteers to work during the United Way of Central Iowa's annual day of caring to perform yard work, cleaning and other chores at Hospice of Central Iowa's two Kavanagh House facilities. The attorneys are also involved individually on numerous charitable organizations' boards and on a volunteer level throughout the community. The law firm was probably among the first in Des Moines to hire part-time employees, Herteen said. Davis Brown employs people on a part-time basis at all levels, from high school and college students working for class credit to some of its best attorneys. One attorney, for instance, went to a part-time status a few years ago to spend more time with her children. With her last child nearing college age, "I think there will be a line of people at the firm wanting her to come back full time," Herteen said. Scott Mikkelsen, a University of Northern Iowa graduate, began working at Davis Brown in August 2006. He received his law degree from the Duke University School of Law. "You're given a lot of responsibility, but you're not micromanaged," said Mikkelsen, who first became familiar with the firm as a summer intern three years ago. "They're going to let you do it; they trust you. But you also have levels of support you can get throughout the organization." The firm's open-door policy encourages mentoring with more experienced attorneys, he said. "You could be working primarily in one area and have a question in another area entirely, and you can knock on their door and they'll say, 'Sure, I have five or 10 minutes, come on in.' I think there's no question that flexibility is evident here. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=586 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=586&page=9 Address : 317 6th AvenueLocust At 6th, Suite 1200, Phone : 515-288-6041, City : Des Moines Anyone interested in learning more about the justice system is invited to attend The People\'s Law School at the Polk County Courthouse on May 2, 2006. The event is free and open to the public. Sponsors of the event include the Iowa State Bar Association, the Polk County Bar Association, the National Bar Association, The Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, the Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys, Polk County Women Attorneys, the State Public Defender\'s Office and the Polk County Attorney\'s Office. Two Whitfield & Eddy attorneys, Mark Gray and Tom Henderson, will be speaking on the topics of probate and workers\' compensation, respectively. Please see the attached schedule for more information. Anyone interested in learning more about the justice system is invited to attend The People\'s Law School at the Polk County Courthouse on May 2, 2006. The event is free and open to the public. Sponsors of the event include the Iowa State Bar Association, the Polk County Bar Association, the National Bar Association, The Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, the Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys, Polk County Women Attorneys, the State Public Defender\'s Office and the Polk County Attorney\'s Office. Two Whitfield & Eddy attorneys, Mark Gray and Tom Henderson, will be speaking on the topics of probate and workers\' compensation, respectively. Please see the attached schedule for more information. Danny Cornell, a member attorney in the firm\'s Mt. Pleasant office, was recently appointed to the Judicial Nominating Committee for Subdistrict 8B of the Iowa District Court. He was nominated for the position by members of the Bar in the 8B Subdistrict. Danny Cornell, a member attorney in the firm\'s Mt. Pleasant office, was recently appointed to the Judicial Nominating Committee for Subdistrict 8B of the Iowa District Court. He was nominated for the position by members of the Bar in the 8B Subdistrict. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2514 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2514&page=10 Address : 801 Grand AvenueSuite 3700, Phone : 515-243-4191, City : Des Moines http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=255 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=255&page=11 Address : The Financial Center666 Walnut Street, Suite 2000, Phone : 515-243-7100, City : Des Moines http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=153 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=153&page=12 Address : 1600 Hub Tower699 Walnut Street, Phone : 515-244-2600, City : Des Moines http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=629 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=629&page=13 Address : 516 Walnut Street, Phone : 515-288-9263, City : Des Moines http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=100122 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=100122&page=14 Address : 666 Grand AvenueSuite 2000, Phone : 515-242-2400, City : Des Moines http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=293 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=293&page=15 Address : 701 Pierce StreetSuite 200, P.O. Box 3086, Phone : 712-255-8838, City : Sioux City Cynthia is a newly-elected Judicial District 3B representative for The Iowa State Bar Association Board of Governors. She was nominated and elected for the six-year term position by fellow attorney ISBA members in Judicial District 3B by ballot vote. Cynthia has been actively involved in the ISBA since 1977. The ISBA is a voluntary organization of more than 7,900 lawyers and judges who are licensed to practice law in the state. Cynthia is a newly-elected Judicial District 3B representative for The Iowa State Bar Association Board of Governors. She was nominated and elected for the six-year term position by fellow attorney ISBA members in Judicial District 3B by ballot vote. Cynthia has been actively involved in the ISBA since 1977. The ISBA is a voluntary organization of more than 7,900 lawyers and judges who are licensed to practice law in the state. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1048 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1048&page=16