Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
• Theft

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
• Business Disputes
  As experienced trial lawyers, Mr. Stone and Ms. Reasner are also skilled mediators in complex civil litigation including breaches of contract and business disputes. If you need assistance, you may contact Mr. Stone at wstone@lynchdallas.com or Ms. Reasner at areasner@lynchdallas.com.
• Business Transactions
  Because we represent clients throughout the state of Iowa for their comprehensive business law and transactions needs, we know the specific legal requirements in the region to initiate, fulfill, and finalize business transactions.
• Trade Secrets
• Unfair Competition

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  Our workers’ compensation lawyers regularly handle arbitration hearings and appeals before the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commissioner, as well as appeals before the district and appellate courts. Our attorneys attend training seminars on workers' compensation on a regular basis and are well versed in workers’ compensation trends.
• Wrongful Termination
• Employment Discrimination
  Our lawyers have successfully defended claims involving police pursuits, emergency responses, in-custody death, use of electronic control devices and chemical and pepper sprays, unlawful searches and seizures, malicious prosecution, use of deadly force, use of force in general, deprivation of medical care, civil rights violations, inadequate training and supervision, employment discrimination, and First Amendment issues.
• Employment Contract
  She frequently serves as counsel to in-house attorneys and human resource professionals on policies and procedures, leaves of absence and attendance issues, hiring and terminations, reductions in force, employment contracts including non-compete and separation agreements. Â
• Employment Litigation
  Lynch Dallas, P.C.'s lawyers have a long track record of success in cost-effective employment litigation and labor disputes in the courts, before agencies, and through arbitration. While we have extensive litigation experience, we are just as proud of our ability to craft practical strategies and creative solutions to avoid and, if necessary, manage difficult employment and labor matters. Our team delivers prompt and practical advice based on an objective evaluation of the facts and law, that is based upon many decades of experience.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Our attorneys also represent clients in litigating real estate matters including foreclosures, mechanic’s liens, breach of real estate contract, breach of restrictive covenants, breach of lease agreements, easements, and quiet title.
• Premises Liability
• Construction Litigation
• Real Estate Transactions
  Whether preparing or reviewing documents; accompanying a client to closing; or assisting clients with construction-related issues (including public bidding requirements), we have the necessary experience to help our clients achieve their goals. Our attorneys can assist with simple real estate purchase agreements to complex subdivisions. We represent individuals, companies, and municipalities in all facets of real estate transactions, giving our attorneys a robust and balanced knowledge base for unique and tailored results.
• Eminent Domain
  Mr. O’Connell regularly represents cities and counties, large private employers, and insurance carriers on matters such as litigation defense, trials, appeals, human resources counseling, employee discipline, civil service, workers’ compensation, collective bargaining, arbitration, ADA accommodations/interactive processes, 28E sharing agreements, ordinance drafting, contract drafting, zoning, eminent domain, code enforcement, open records and open meetings laws, OSHA investigations, FMLA, ADA and interactive process, and most other matters facing Iowa employers. Â
• Easement
• Land Use and Zoning
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
• Condominium Law
  Having represented both developers and homeowners, our attorneys understand the unique challenges faced by homeowners’ associations established to administer subdivisions and condominiums. And working with homeowners’ associations daily, we appreciate the important role volunteer directors play in the process and understand the challenges they face. We work diligently to help boards of directors and property managers fulfill their obligations to their members and the associations they represent by providing timely and trusted legal advice and common-sense solutions. Regularly, we are asked to interpret and amend condominium declarations and restrictive covenants; assist in establishing rental restrictions; collect assessments from delinquent owners; provide opinions on maintenance responsibilities; enforce covenants, rules, and regulations; and provide guidance with respect to corporate governance. Condominium law, in particular, is a niche area, however, our years of experience both establishing and administering condominium regimes gives us a head start on most questions prospective clients might ask. Whatever the need, our attorneys have the knowledge and experience to help guide your association in the right direction.

Immigration Law

• Citizenship and Naturalization

Health Law

• Personal Injury
• Medical Malpractice
• Disability Discrimination
  Deeds v. City of Marion, Iowa, 914 N.W. 2d 330 (Iowa 2018) (successfully defended city on claims of disability discrimination involving applicant for fire fighter position with symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS)).Â

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
• Trusts
• Probate

Finance Law

• Foreclosure
• Tax Law