Trial Practice Group

The attorneys in our Trial Practice Group have extensive experience in all types of litigation before federal courts, state courts, and administrative agencies, as well as in arbitrations, mediations, and other alternative dispute resolutions. Elderkin & Pirnie attorneys have joined the firm after gaining background while clerking for judges and serving in other public sector departments such as the County Attorney and State Attorney General. The Trial Practice Group includes attorneys licensed to practice in Iowa, Illinois, and several federal jurisdictions.

Our major areas of trial practice include:

Appellate Practice
Our attorneys regularly brief and argue appeals before both federal and state appellate courts.

Banking and Finance Law
We represent banks and other financial institutions and individuals in a variety of matters such as fraudulent conveyance suits, lender liability, consumer credit, bankruptcy and foreclosure.

Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights
Our attorneys have extensive experience in bankruptcy court representing creditors in complex insolvency proceedings.

General commercial
We handle a wide variety of disputes involving contracts, partnerships, trade secrets, corporate control and commercial fraud for both plaintiffs and defendants.

Insurance defense
We handle tort litigation and contract interpretation for insurers, with experience in the areas of automobile, property, commercial, employment, and malpractice insurance.

Labor and employment disputes
We assist both employees and employers in matters involving allegations of discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, and violations of wage and hour laws.

Legal Malpractice
Members of our Trial Practice Group have a depth of experience representing attorneys exposed to suit or possible suit for malpractice.

Medical Malpractice
Our attorneys do significant work in the area of medical malpractice. We defend hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers in malpractice actions, as well as plaintiffs bringing medical malpractice claims.

Personal Injury
We appear on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury suits involving injuries to person, reputation, and property arising from automobile accidents, misconduct, and negligence.