Real Estate

We provide extensive experience in all areas of the real estate industry. We are able to represent commercial land developers, office park Owners, homebuilding companies, affordable housing developers, mixed-use project owners, brokers, lenders and retail and commercial landlords and tenants. We handle every type of real estate transaction from the leasing and development work; to the acquisition, financing and development of residential multi-family and single-family homes; to real estate purchases and sales for individuals.We also provide services in annexation, zoning, subdivisions, acquisition due diligence, preparing and enforcing covenants for property owners' associations, residential and commercial condominiumization, and construction of all types of projects. For mortgage brokers and banks we offer closing services with fee schedules and services that can provide a competitive advantage in their industry. We are also members of Iowa Title Guaranty & Rapid Release Program and been using ITG exclusively since its inception.

Bankruptcy

McEnroe, Gotsdiner, Brewer, Steinbach & Henrichsen, P.C.'s bankruptcy practice offers comprehensive services in bankruptcy. Insolvency, restructuring, and debtors' rights throughout Iowa. Bankruptcy is a unique area of practice requiring highly specialized knowledge of the law, an understanding of how that law fits into the broader legal and commercial framework, and a full range of transactional and litigation skills. We are able to represent debtors, financial institutions, commercial lenders, landlords, equipment lessors, asset purchasers, and a host of others whose interests are affected by bankruptcy.

Above all, we are a client-driven firm. Our clients' goals are our goals. we stand ready to apply our skills, relationships, and experience to give our clients tailored advice and solutions as quickly and economically as possible. We provide effective negotiation, litigation, or a combination of the two, while remaining sensitive and responsive to the economics involved in bankruptcy matters.

Criminal Law

Our law firm has three attorneys with 55 total years of experience in practicing criminal law both as defense attorneys and as prosecuting attorneys.  Our attorneys represent clients in all areas of criminal law in both State and Federal courts.  We have helped our clients with the litigation of serious criminal charges including but not limited to; OWIs and alcohol related offenses, Assault, Domestic Assault, Sexual Assault, Theft, Burglary, Vice, Arson, Drug offenses, Robbery and Motor Vehicle related offenses.  Criminal charges can have life changing effects on clients and our attorneys recognize that these cases must be handled with absolute dedication to ensure that our client’s rights are not impeded and that they receive a just resolution to their case.

BUSINESS LAW

Over the years our firm has developed a large business clientele that includes businesses that range in size from the corner drugstore to Fortune 500 companies.  Our attorneys regularly assist our clients in matters such as contract drafting and business disputes as well as in matters involving non-competition agreements and franchise law.  We understand the importance of properly forming business entities for our clients and help our clients understand that forming a new corporation involves more than just paying a filing fee and filing some papers with the government.  We ensure that our corporate clients have the proper documentation to shield them from personal liability should a claim be brought against their business. We also are regularly engaged in real estate title work and assist both buyers and sellers in handling residential and commercial real estate sales as well as in leasing.  We also perform closing services for many different lenders.

PERSONAL INJURY

Working with a competent personal injury attorney as soon as possible after an accident or injury is critically important.  Injuries heal, vehicles are destroyed or repaired and evidence disappears.  Documentation of these crucial components of a personal injury claim cannot be recreated after the fact. 

It is extremely important in a personal injury claim for the injured party to receive proper medical attention.  Just as important is the proper documentation of the medical care. The adage “if it is not in the record it did not happen” is especially true with injury claims.  A competent personal injury attorney will assist the client in making sure the client is aware of these matters.  The attorney will also work with the client to help them receive medical care and to help ensure that the injury and care are properly documented.

The ultimate value of a personal injury claim is affected by the insurance coverage available and how that insurance is utilized by the client.  An attorney should advise the client regarding these matters early on; before the policies are exhausted.

An injured party should decline to give statements to the other party’s insurance adjuster and should also refuse to release medical records.  The release of this evidence should be controlled by the client and his or her counsel. 

Make no mistake about it: It is the goal, indeed the job of the insurance representative to obtain a release from the injured party for as little as possible.  While an adjuster might mention medical bills and pain and suffering, few will advise the injured party that they are also entitled to recover for loss of use of their bodies.  They might mention lost wages but they don’t explain loss of earning capacity.  Few adjusters will advise the injured party about loss of child or parental consortium. 

Finally, it is extremely important for the injured party to be aware of the pertinent statutes of limitation.  These are the deadlines after which a claim cannot be brought. There are special rules pertaining to minors and claims against government entities.  If these rules are not strictly followed the claim can and will be dismissed. Simply filling out the form supplied by these entities may not comply with the strict rules and can result in the dismissal of the claim.  An injured party should seek the advice of a competent attorney regarding these matters.  You will not get a second chance.