PEDDICORD LILLIS ATTORNEYS SECURE COMPLETE DEFENSE VERDICT FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION DEFECT TRIAL

  • Nov 18, 2025

Attorneys Emma Steffen and Randy Wilharber secured a defense verdict following a week-long trial in Warren County in favor of a general contractor hired to design and construct a foundation and basement underneath a 120-year residential home.  Plaintiffs alleged the contractor breached the contract…

Peddicord Lillis Attorneys Obtain Favorable Ruling from Iowa Supreme Court Regarding Impact of Voluntary Quit on Permanent Disability Compensation.

Significant debate and litigation have continued to stem from the Iowa legislature’s 2017 amendment to Iowa Code section 85.34(2)(v) and its impact on an injured worker’s entitlement to a traditional industrial disability analysis. Attorneys Lee Hook, Michael Roling, Christopher Spencer, and Morgan…

Seeking a Real Estate Attorney

  • Jul 14, 2025

We are looking for a detail-oriented Real Estate Attorney to assist with legal matters related to our real estate practice.The responsibilities include drafting legal documents, including but not limited to, leases, title opinions, and conveyance documents; and will also include handling zoning, la…

2025 National Workers' Compensation Defense Network conference

  • Jul 11, 2025

Peddicord Lillis invites its clients to attend the 2025 National Workers’ Compensation Defense Network conference September 24 – 25 in Chicago. Learn more about the NWCDN.Peddicord Lillis is a proud member of the NWCDN. This conference is open to NWCDN member firms and their invited guests.Today's …

Peddicord Wharton and Lillis O’Malley attorneys join together as Peddicord Lillis

Lawyers from two historic Des Moines law firms, Peddicord Wharton and Lillis O’Malley, have joined forces as Peddicord Lillis to continue to provide high quality legal services and practical solutions for clients in a timely manner for a reasonable fee. Please contact us for more information: 515-2…

Peddicord Attorney’s Successful Argument to Iowa Supreme Court Abrogates Discovery Rule

Legal Update by Attorney Sandra Kromminga The issues in Tweeten d/b/a Tweeten Farms v. Tweeten were: (1) Does the statutory bar under Iowa Code section 85.35(9) preclude further benefits following a compromise settlement between a claimant and the Second Injury Fund of Iowa (“SIF”); (2) Does the di…

Iowa Supreme Court Clarifies 2017 Amendment to Statute Relating to Employer Reimbursement for IMEs

Legal Update by Attorney Morgan Todd Borron In 2017, the Iowa Legislature overhauled Iowa Code Chapter 85 and made numerous amendments to previously established workers’ compensation statutes, and the impact of those amendments continues to be the center of much of the workers’ compensation litigat…

2023 National Workers' Compensation Defense Network conference

Peddicord Lillis invites its clients to attend the 2023 National Workers’ Compensation Defense Network conference October 18-19 in Chicago. Learn more about the NWCDN. Peddicord Lillis is a proud member of the NWCDN. This conference is open to NWCDN member firms and their invited guests. Today's Tr…

Iowa Court of Appeals Rules on Expert Credibility and the AMA Guides in a Workers' Compensation Matter

Legal Update by Attorneys Alison Stewart and Jordan Gehlhaar and Law Clerk Darbi SpellmanThe issues in Bryan Barry v. John Deere Dubuque Works of Deere & Company were (1) whether the Commissioner abused his discretion when he rejected an expert opinion for lack of credibility, and (2) whether t…

Iowa Division of Workers’ Compensation releases rate information effective July 1, 2023

The Iowa Division of Workers’ Compensation has released updated rate information that will be in effect from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Peddicord Lillis has updated its rate and interest calculators which can be found on our website under the Resources page. We hope you will take advantage…

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