- GuardianshipThe attorneys in Bradshaw Law Firm's Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning and Probate Law practice area help clients preserve, administer and transfer wealth. We provide legal advice for clients in developing all components of an estate plan including life insurance, methods of providing for a child's education, charitable planning, succession of family businesses, planning for distribution of IRAs or pension benefits, coordinating estate planning among multiple generations, and planning for persons with disabilities and special needs. Attorneys in the practice area offer legal advice to clients striving to eliminate or reduce taxes and avoid court intervention in their affairs. We also work with clients in establishing and administering trusts and represent executors, trustees, guardians, conservators and others before the Probate Court in probate estate, conservatorship and guardianship actions. Attorneys in the practice area interact and consult with Bradshaw Law Firm's litigation attorneys to handle disputed probate proceedings, including will and trust contests, trustee accounting, claims and other proceedings.
- Criminal Defense
- Wrongful DeathThe attorneys in Bradshaw Law Firm's Personal Injury Litigation practice area provide representation to individuals pursuing claims based upon personal injuries and wrongful death. We have handled claims for clients arising from vehicular collisions, toxic torts, premises and construction incidents to dram shop related matters. When assessing a personal injury claim, the goal of the attorneys in the practice area is to assess the merits and potential value of a claim with an eye toward a resolution that provides the maximum benefit to the client.
- Fraud
- Arson
- Corporate LawLitigation attorneys in the Business Law and Corporate Law practice area are able to counsel our clients in all types of litigation matters. We are able to assist clients before administrative agencies, in district court, and through the appeals process. We assist a wide variety of clients, including insurance companies, United States and foreign corporations, small businesses, professionals, commercial banks, industrial companies, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions. Attorneys in the practice area have tried numerous cases involving business and corporate litigation.
- Mergers and AcquisitionsBradshaw attorneys serve as members of the board of directors or provide counsel to insurance companies on corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions, licensure with state insurance departments, compliance with regulatory requirements, rate hearings, filings with governmental entities and risk management.
- Business DisputesThe attorneys in Bradshaw Law Firm's Transportation Law and Litigation practice area represent trucking companies, motor carriers, and insurers in litigated and non-litigated disputes. We represent clients in litigated matters before state and federal courts in various jurisdictions throughout the United States. Litigated matters have included issues dealing with personal injuries, cargo claims, the Carmack amendment, contract disputes, DOT investigations, and other transportation issues.
- Limited Liability CompaniesTaxation. While farming is provided with a number of very attractive options (including cash basis reporting where corporate or syndicated ownership does not prohibit its election), the taxation of limited liability companies, limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships are governed by Subchapter K of the Internal Revenue Code which is certainly one of the more complex areas of the tax code with a number of potential elections where partners die, buy new interests, sell interests, liquidate partnership interests or own other entities taxed as partnerships (so called tiered partnerships). An area where substantial caution is called for in structuring transactions outside of the normal operations of the agricultural entity.
- Trade Secrets
- Unfair Competition
- Antitrust
- Workers CompensationThe attorneys in Bradshaw Law Firm's Workers' Compensation practice area serve in an advisory capacity for non-litigated matters, provide representation in contested case proceedings before the Iowa Workers' Compensation Commissioner, and offer appellate representation in judicial review proceedings. Several attorneys in the practice area also serve as mediators and as expert witnesses.
- Wrongful TerminationAttorneys in the Municipal Law practice area have successfully litigated federal and state court cases involving civil rights, including but not limited to, police liability claims involving search and seizure, excessive use of force, and claims alleging illegal governmental policies and customs. Attorneys in the practice area also handle employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, defamation, and tort claims. Attorneys are prepared to attend corporate meetings and to assist a municipality in conducting its meetings and handling the legal issues which may come forward as a result. Finally, attorneys in the Municipal Law practice area commonly advise on open records and open meetings requests.
- Employment Discrimination
- Employment ContractAttorneys in the practice area are actively involved in counseling employers on issues they confront in the day-to-day operations of their businesses, including review and advice on employee policy manuals, development of employment agreements, workplace privacy, drug testing, wage and hour issues, unemployment claims, protection of proprietary and confidential information, investigation of employee complaints of discrimination or harassment, and employee discipline and terminations.
- Employment LitigationEmployment Issues. As farming operations grow and employees are hired, often little consideration is given to all the laws and rules relating to being an employer. Whether you have a few employees or a lot of employees, there are forms that must be completed, rules that must be followed and policies that should be in place. In many instances, the rules and procedures are different for employers involved in agriculture than for employers in other businesses. Our lawyers are experienced and knowledgeable about the obligations and pitfalls for agricultural employers.
- Non-compete AgreementThe attorneys in Bradshaw Law Firm's Commercial Litigation practice area represent individuals, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, and other types of entities in business related disputes. We handle trials in state and federal courts, appeals, arbitrations, mediations and administrative proceedings. Matters include complex antitrust, securities and reinsurance claims, shareholder disputes, deceptive trade or business practices, unfair competition, breach of contract claims, and disputes involving the purchase or sale of securities, trade secrets, Uniform Commercial Code transactions and non-compete agreements.
- Sexual Harassment
- Real Estate LitigationThe attorneys in Bradshaw Law Firm's Real Estate Law practice area assist our clients in real estate property transactions, disputes and related matters. We provide legal advice and negotiate, prepare, and litigate real estate matters. Attorneys in the practice area provide legal advice and represent clients, including buyers, sellers, and lenders in the purchase and sale of commercial and residential properties. We can assist you with sale and lease agreements and overseeing and conducting necessary due diligence proceedings in such real estate transactions.
- Premises LiabilityThe Insurance Law and Litigation practice area also includes most of the attorneys involved in the Litigation and Trial Practice area. These attorneys work with insurers and their insureds to provide counsel and representation in litigated matters including automobile accidents, bad faith claims, insurance fraud, construction disputes, life insurance/disability claims, premises liability, products liability, professional malpractice, toxic torts and workers' compensation.
- Construction LitigationThe attorneys in Bradshaw Law Firm's Construction Law and Litigation practice area represent contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, developers, and suppliers in litigation matters. We handle all aspects of construction-related litigation, including but not limited to design and construction defects; warranty issues; liens; delay, disruption, and acceleration; declaratory judgment actions on insurance coverage; earth movement; and personal injury. Attorneys in the practice area have tried many cases and participated in the American Arbitration Association and other arbitrations forums. We also provide contractual advice and drafting to our clients.
- Real Estate TransactionsThe attorneys in Bradshaw Law Firm's Real Estate Law practice area assist our clients in real estate property transactions, disputes and related matters. We provide legal advice and negotiate, prepare, and litigate real estate matters. Attorneys in the practice area provide legal advice and represent clients, including buyers, sellers, and lenders in the purchase and sale of commercial and residential properties. We can assist you with sale and lease agreements and overseeing and conducting necessary due diligence proceedings in such real estate transactions. Attorneys in the practice area represent clients in transactions involving competing prospective buyers, sellers whose real estate property is the subject of bankruptcy proceedings, environmental due diligence at various phases, title company complications, titles issues, and lease backs. We have negotiated and consummated commercial property leasing on behalf of lessors and lessees, including medical professionals, restaurants, entertainment establishments, consultant firms, and other businesses. Attorneys in the practice area have also handled litigation and counseling matters pertaining to state property tax assessments.
- Eminent DomainThe attorneys in the Bradshaw Law Firm Eminent Domain practice area have represented municipal entities and private corporations in acquiring rights-of-way by voluntary easement and by eminent domain proceedings.
- Easement
- Land Use and Zoning
- Property DamageAttorneys practicing in this area provide counsel to insurers and insureds regarding issues of general insurance coverage, insurance fraud, property damage and complex liability claims. These services include coverage opinions, examinations under oath, declaratory actions and the pursuit/defense of subrogation claims.
- Personal InjuryThe attorneys in Bradshaw Law Firm’s Appellate Practice area represent clients in appeals in state and federal court. Attorneys in the practice area handle a variety of cases on appeal, including products liability, employment law, personal injury, premises liability, commercial litigation, professional liability, transportation law, insurance coverage disputes, and workers’ compensation.
- Social Security DisabilityThe attorneys in Bradshaw Law Firm's Elder Law practice area represent clients in Medicare and Medicaid matters and planning related to Medicare and Medicaid; preparation of special needs trusts; guardianship and conservatorship matters; preparation of advance directives, such as living wills and durable power of attorney; handling of administrative appeals and other matters before government agencies including Title XIX matters, estate recovery matters, elder abuse and neglect charges, and Social Security disability matters.
- Estate PlanningDoyle is a member of the Bradshaw Law Firm's business & corporate division practicing primarily in the area of wills, trusts, estate planning and probate.
- Wills
- Trusts
- Power of Attorney
- ProbateThe attorneys in Bradshaw Law Firm's Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning and Probate Law practice area help clients preserve, administer and transfer wealth. We provide legal advice for clients in developing all components of an estate plan including life insurance, methods of providing for a child's education, charitable planning, succession of family businesses, planning for distribution of IRAs or pension benefits, coordinating estate planning among multiple generations, and planning for persons with disabilities and special needs.
- BankruptcyThe attorneys in Bradshaw Law Firm's Bankruptcy Law practice area offer a full range of services including, but not limited to: Chapter 11 proceedings with emphasis on debtor reorganization, secured and unsecured creditor representation, and a private panel trustee conducting Chapter 7 liquidations. Additionally, we are able to assist clients seeking bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
- Tax Law