Family Law

• Child Support
  In her family law practice, Sherry focuses on all aspects of family law, including prenuptial agreements, dissolution of marriage actions, collaborative dissolution of marriage actions, modification proceedings, mediation, custody actions, child support, step-parent adoptions, trials and appeals. She represents clients in all family related areas and has extensive experience in negotiating and drafting settlement agreements.
• Adoption
• Premarital Agreement
  At Bradley & Riley, our objective is to assist family law clients reach resolution of their family law matters through negotiation, mediation and, if necessary, through litigation and appeals. Our attorneys practicing in family law have experience in representing clients in a full range of issues facing family law clients including prenuptial agreements, dissolution of marriage actions, trials and appeals. Read More »
• Guardianship
  Mark practices primarily in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration, guardianships and conservatorships, real estate, and business law. His practice includes drafting wills and trusts, powers of attorney and advanced directives, representing executors and trustees in all phases of estate and trust administration, and advising clients regarding estate, gift, fiduciary and individual income tax planning and preparation.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
• Wrongful Death
  Rockwell Collins, Inc., Global Aerospace / West Atlantic Sweden AB. Successfully represented Rockwell Collins and carrier Global Aerospace in resolving multiple wrongful death claims involving multiple parties and arising from an airplane accident in Sweden.
• Fraud
  McIllece v. Cassill Motors, Case No. CVCV095979, Iowa District Court for Linn County, Iowa 2021: defense verdict in jury trial alleging consumer fraud.
• Internet Crimes

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Karl also focuses on corporate and securities transactions, as well as general corporate representation. He has significant experience with mergers, acquisitions/sales, corporate/limited liability company governance, entity formation and reorganization, equity investments, and securities offerings for both public and private companies across numerous industries.
• Mergers and Acquisitions
  Tanner is an experienced business attorney advising clients of all sizes, from single-member LLCs to larger, private corporations. He counsels businesses in a variety of industries through all stages of the business cycle, which includes providing advice regarding formation decisions, raising and obtaining capital, and contract negotiation. Tanner also maintains a robust transactional practice advising clients in mergers and acquisitions. Whether a client is looking to grow their business through an acquisition, or if a client is looking to sell their business to move on to the next project, Tanner and the Bradley and Riley PC team can assist the client navigate the process and help achieve the client’s desired results.
• Business Disputes
  Reed focuses his practice in the areas of estate planning, probate, and trust administration along with the other legal areas that arise in conjunction, including tax, real estate, and business law. His primary practice includes drafting wills and trusts, powers of attorney, and advanced directives; representing executors and trustees throughout all phases of probate or trust administration; and assisting clients regarding estate, gift, fiduciary, and individual income tax planning and preparation.
• Business Transactions
  Olivia’s practice is concentrated in the areas of real estate and business transactions. She regularly represents clients with real estate acquisitions and sales, development projects, property tax appeals, and commercial, residential, and agricultural leasing matters. Olivia’s practice also includes business formations, acquisitions, sales and reorganizations, and general business.
• Limited Liability Companies
  Bill focuses his practice on real estate law. He has been involved in commercial and real estate transactions representing developers, investors, and business owners in sales and acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships, financings, property management, tax deferred exchanges, leasing, and development matters. His practice also includes business formations, acquisitions, sales and reorganizations, and general business, as well as estate planning and wealth transfer planning, including preparing wills, trusts, martial agreements, estate and trust administration, and closely-held business planning, including family limited partnerships and limited liability companies.
• Trade Secrets
• Intellectual Property
  Mr. Squires focuses on complex litigation involving business, commercial, employment and intellectual property matters. He has extensive trial experience in state and federal courts, appellate proceedings, administrative matters and arbitrations. Mr. Squires also regularly advises clients on employment law issues and intellectual property protection, including trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.
• Unfair Competition
  Dryspace, Inc. v. CrawlSpace Concepts, LLC, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (Case NO. 11-11195) (2012) Obtained summary judgment for Plaintiff in service mark infringement and unfair competition case.
• Antitrust

Employment Law

• Wrongful Termination
  Natalie regularly advises clients in the area of employment law including on issues of employee discipline and wrongful termination, workplace investigations, wage and hour issues and discrimination and harassment complaints with the EEOC, Iowa Civil Rights Commission and local commissions. She also represents employers involved in litigation arising out these same issues.
• Non-compete Agreement
  Gruebel v. Lyness Enterprises, Linn County No. EQCV 51118. Obtained summary judgment in favor of defendant and counterclaim plaintiff to enforce a non-compete agreement contained in a franchise agreement.
• Severance Agreement
• Sexual Harassment

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Laura represents financial institutions and creditors in all areas including creditors’ rights, lending, and compliance. She regularly forecloses and resolves troubled loans, including through bankruptcy proceedings and court-appointed receiverships. She also represents clients in real estate matters, including transfers, mortgages, and title issues.
• Construction Litigation
  Mr. Burns’ practice focuses on commercial litigation, employment, and construction law. He represents clients in state and federal courts, as well as mediations and arbitrations, throughout the state of Iowa. In construction, Mr. Burns represents general contractors, subcontractors, owners, and design professionals in a wide variety of construction disputes. Mr. Burns also represents and counsels businesses in complex litigation and appeals. He has served as lead counsel in numerous jury and bench trials and has argued before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Iowa Supreme Court, and the Iowa Court of Appeals. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Burns served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Harold D. Vietor, United States District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa.
• Real Estate Transactions
  Mr. Younker focuses his litigation practice on commercial, employment, probate and trust, environmental, and real estate disputes, representing clients before various boards, commissions, agencies, and courts. Additionally, he has substantial experience providing counsel to a wide variety of employers on issues arising outside of litigation, and provides frequent trainings on a variety of employment-related topics. He advises clients on environmental due diligence and liability allocation in connection with corporate and real estate transactions, and assists clients in the process of obtaining environmental permits.
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  Karl’s practice focuses on real estate and general business transactions, including the acquisition, financing, development, leasing, and disposition of commercial, industrial, and residential real estate. He has significant experience drafting, reviewing, and amending complex commercial contracts, including purchase contracts, leases, development agreements, loan agreements, and other contracts for private and public entities. Karl also has a wealth of experience in landlord-side landlord-tenant law.

Health Law

• Medical Malpractice
  Desirée’s practice focuses on civil litigation, primarily in the areas of medical malpractice defense and commercial disputes. She has served as lead trial counsel in bench and jury trials in state and federal courts and represented clients in administrative proceedings and appeals.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  For forty years, Pat has advised business owners and individuals on tax, business transaction, and estate planning matters. Using expertise obtained from both private practice and his time working for the Internal Revenue Service, Pat provides his clients with skilled guidance and insight.
• Wills
  Andy is an attorney and CPA who primarily practices in the areas of estate and succession planning, probate and trust administration, closely-held business planning, and business law. His practice includes drafting wills and trusts, powers of attorney and advanced directives, representing business owners with entity formation and mergers and acquisitions, and advising clients regarding individual and business income tax planning.
• Trusts
  If you are looking to create an estate plan to protect you and your loved ones in the future, you can trust our Estate Planning and Trusts and Estates team to suggest strategies tailored to your personal needs and to create and help implement a plan. The firm maintains long-term relationships with clients, helping them meet changing goals over time. Read More »
• Power of Attorney
  “Counseling Clients & Other Practice Pointers session of The New Iowa Power of Attorney Act,” Panel Member, National Health Law & Policy Resource Center University of Iowa College of Law (2014)
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
• Foreclosure
  Joe Schmall has more than thirty-five years’ experience representing lenders. He advises lenders in all types of loans and in all aspects of their lending relationships. He is well-known by clients for his proactive approach, practical business judgment, and getting deals closed with timely and creative solutions. He also works out troubled loans, resolves disputes with borrowers and competing creditors, and advises clients regarding their contractual rights under loan documents and intercreditor agreements. When necessary, he has represented creditors in foreclosure cases, bankruptcy proceedings and receiverships.
• Tax Law
  While advising business owners and others on gift, estate, and tax planning issues, Janice focuses on achieving the client’s desired results while addressing situations that could create future family discord. Janice also counsels individual and corporate fiduciaries in the administration of estates and trusts and serves as a consultant on probate/trust litigation matters handled by members of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group.