Johnson, Sudenga, Latham, Peglow & O'Hare, P.L.C. is comprised of experienced trial attorneys who successfully pursue and resolve litigation matters ranging from personal injury and property damage issues to family law and criminal law matters. We represent clients at all levels in the Iowa state courts and in the Federal district and appeals courts. Litigation Practice & Transactional Practice

Litigation Practice

Johnson, Sudenga, Latham, Peglow & O'Hare, P.L.C. is comprised of experienced trial attorneys who successfully pursue and resolve litigation matters ranging from personal injury and property damage issues to family law and criminal law matters. We represent clients at all levels in the Iowa state courts and in the Federal district and appeals courts.

Our extensive experience allows us to counsel clients on the practical aspects of litigating claims, including the avoidance of litigation through risk assessment and long- range planning. Additionally, our firm is well grounded in the use of mediation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution methods enabling us counsel clients on ADR's uses and limitations. Litigation areas handled include:

Personal Injury, Wrongful Death & Workers Compensation - We represent individuals who have been injured or killed as a result of the fault of others. We also represent people who have been injured on the job or while performing work related duties.

Insurance Defense - We provide representation and advice to insurance companies and businesses responding to claims for damages for personal injury, property damage, and workers compensation claims.

Family Law - Our firm handles the full range of family law, which includes but is not limited to, dissolution of marriage, child custody and visitation, alimony, child support and maintenance, premarital agreements, paternity, and adoption.

Criminal & Traffic Defense - We have extensive experience defending the rights of people accused or arrested for criminal or traffic offenses. We handle a variety of criminal and traffic cases, from the most serious felony charges to misdemeanor infractions, including drug offenses, contempt of court proceedings, burglary, assault, and DUS/OWI.

Employment Law - Employment law covers a complex network of laws that controls how employers must treat employees, former employees, and applicants for employment. Our attorneys have significant experience in interpreting and construing state and Federal statutes and case law in areas such as employment discrimination, affirmative action, sexual harassment, employee benefits, whistleblower litigation, wrongful discharge, and employment contracts, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act.

Alternative Dispute Resolution - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is the process of resolving legal conflicts without going to trial. Our firm is in the forefront of this area, advising clients on arbitration, mediation, mini-trials, and private judging. We have extensive expertise in determining when a form of ADR is in the best interest of clients and meets their needs better than traditional litigation.

Business and Commercial Litigation - We represent clients in a wide range of complex business matters. We are experienced in handling disputes among businesses and business people, whether in court, through alternative dispute resolution, or by counseling and advising our clients.

Trust and Estate Litigation - Our firm has experienced litigators to handle issues that may arise in the course of settling an estate, including:

• Will Contests
• Trust Litigation
• Real Estate Litigation

Transactional Practice

Johnson, Sudenga, Latham, Peglow & O'Hare, P.L.C. has handled complex transactional business law and personal estate and tax planning for more than twenty years. Our transactional practice includes, but is not limited to:

Municipal Law - The attorneys in our firm who practice in the state, local & municipal law area have expertise and knowledge in the areas of powers and liabilities of state and local government and municipal corporations, including matters such as land use and zoning issues, municipal employment disputes, and injuries to personal or property by municipal employees.

Business and Commercial Law - We provide a wide variety of services to our business clients, including assisting in the selection of the type of organizational entity best suited for their particular needs, preparation of agreements and documents necessary for incorporation or formation of partnerships and limited liability companies; the sale or purchase of businesses, and contract negotiation and drafting.

Real Estate - We represent individuals, farmers, and commercial clients in all proceedings and transactions that deal with real property, including purchase and sale, construction, mortgages and foreclosures, leases, zoning, title examinations, quiet title actions, closings and landlord/tenant issues.

Debtor and Creditor - We represent creditors or debtors in lending and collection matters.

Income Taxation - We prepare personal income tax returns and represent clients in matters with tax implications, identifying and addressing state and federal tax issues, and structuring transactions to minimize taxes and avoid income tax problems.

Probate, Estate Administration and Estate Planning - We provide representation for a variety of estate planning matters, including the preparation of wills, living wills and medical powers of attorney, general powers of attorney, trusts, and related financial planning documents. We offer estate planning designed for individuals and families, family owned farms and businesses, or other assets in need of protection. In addition, we offer a range of services designed to allow clients to maintain control of their lives and continue their independence through their senior years.

Services offered include:

• Estate Planning
• Probate and Estate Administration
• Tax Planning
• Trusts
• Healthcare Directives
• Guardianships