- Adoption
- Criminal DefenseRoman Vald was admitted to the Iowa Bar in 1995. His practice includes primarily domestic relations and criminal law. He has handled hundreds of criminal cases, including major felonies.
- DUI/DWIIn the event that an individual causes an accident because they were driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, civil charges can be filed against the liable party. At the Iowa law firm of LaMarca Law Group, P.C., a Des Moines drunk driving accident lawyer with extensive litigation experience and an exhaustive understanding of the law and insurance contracts can help ensure that your rights are protected if you or someone you love has been injured by a drunk driver. The trial attorneys at our firm can use their resources and experience to bring your case to a successful resolution.
- Wrongful DeathIf you have suffered a dog bite injury, you are not alone; each year, according to the Center for Disease Control, more than 368,000 people sought emergency room treatment for dog bite-related injuries. A dog bite can cause injuries ranging from lacerations to deformity and, in the most tragic cases, wrongful death.
- Traffic ViolationsSpeeding accidents: Despite the prominent display of speed limits for the safety of all drivers, many continue to dismiss this one rule, leading to accidents that are extremely preventable.
- MisdemeanorsProperty damage: When nobody is injured, and the only damage was to property, it is considered a simple misdemeanor crime. A conviction can result in up to $625 in fines and up to 30 days in jail.
- MurderConfidential settlement paid by the estate of a physician (and estranged boyfriend) who shot and killed a 26-year-old female radiology technician in a murder-suicide committed.
- HomicideActs of violence and homicide: If a loved one died as a result of a homicide or other violent act, you might be eligible to file a civil wrongful death lawsuit in addition to any criminal case a prosecutor brings.
- ArsonFires and explosions can be caused by a variety of factors, including defective products (such as electrical systems and appliances, gas leaks, grain and industrial dust), auto accidents, aviation accidents, workplace accidents, and arson. Regardless of the cause however, fires and explosions typically result in catastrophic and life-threatening injuries and burns to those exposed. Unfortunately, these injuries often result in death or years of physical rehabilitation for victims.
- Hit and RunWhen the motorist who causes a car accident flees the scene, it is considered a hit-and-run. According to Iowa law, anyone involved in an accident must stop and remain at the site until the proper exchange of information can take place and the circumstances can be assessed. Unfortunately, some drivers fail to do this because they are impaired by drugs or alcohol or run scared for various other reasons.
- Business Formation
- Business DisputesAt LaMarca Law Group, P.C., our business law group includes lawyers with MBAs and accounting backgrounds, along with courtroom experience. This practice group draws on years of experience and a diverse pool of knowledge to meet your business needs in an efficient, professional manner.
- Business Transactions
- Intellectual Property
- Unfair CompetitionSuccessful defense of breach of the exclusive intellectual property license agreement and a successful trial court ruling on counterclaim for defamation and unfair competition, resulting in an award of $157,500 to the licensee and over $250,000 in statutory attorney fees.
- Workers CompensationGary G. Mattson has been an active member of the Iowa Association of Workers Compensation Lawyers. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Iowa Association for Justice for All PAC since 2004.
- Non-compete AgreementPhysician non-compete agreement deemed unenforceable due to employer’s failure to follow disciplinary protocol and employer’s failure to demonstrate an actual need for a covenant to protect its interest.
- Severance AgreementFederal court jury verdict for 47 former employees of the Younker’s department store chain who were denied severance pay upon the consolidation of this division with Carson Pierce Scott by parent company Saks, Incorporated.
- Real Estate Litigation
- Premises LiabilityWhen you visit someone else’s property—whether it’s a private home or a commercial space—you expect a reasonable degree of safety. In fact, property owners in Iowa are required by law to conduct adequate maintenance and repair or remove hazards promptly. At the very least, property owners should warn visitors of any conditions that pose a foreseeable risk of injury or harm, such as wet floors or broken steps. When they fail to do this, and innocent people are hurt, victims are entitled to bring premises liability claims and seek fair compensation for their damages.
- Construction LitigationRyan C. Nixon engages in general practice including but not limited to personal injury, automobile injury, business, legal malpractice, construction defect, and commercial law, with litigation experience in these areas. He also holds an active certified public accountant (CPA) license in the State of Iowa.
- Real Estate TransactionsDrennan L. Fischer was admitted to practice in Iowa in 2001. Her areas of practice include Probate, Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, and Real Estate Transactions.
- Property DamageDespite the safety features that protect bus riders, some of the same things lead to devastating injuries and property damage when they do crash.
- Personal InjuryIf you or someone you love has been injured by the negligence of a third party, our Des Moines personal injury attorneys can help.
- Medical MalpracticeDuring pregnancy, as well as labor and delivery, obstetricians, doctors, nurses, midwives, and other involved medical providers are required to provide expectant mothers and their unborn or just-born children with the proper standard of care. Failure to do so constitutes medical malpractice, and those at fault can be held legally liable.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesNo matter how harmless a dog may appear, it may still attack and cause severe harm. Dog bites can lead to a wide variety of injuries.
- Estate Planning
- WillsPhil [De Koster] – working with him made the whole process of doing our wills and living wills, etc. very easy. He’s courteous, professional, and obviously very smart.
- Probate
- ForeclosureMulti-million dollar settlement on behalf of real estate development company and against a bank for bad faith and fraud in breaching an agreement to lend sufficient funds to complete multiple development projects. The settlement included a substantial reduction in liability for personal guarantors, actual damages, and highly favorable restructuring of loans for certain projects and deeds in lieu of foreclosure with a waiver of personal liability on loans for two projects which the development company no longer wanted to complete.