Seeking Associate Attorney in Civil Litigation

Peddicord Wharton, LLP seeks hard-working, self-motivated individual for an Associate Attorney position in our fast-paced, high-volume law firm located in West Des Moines, Iowa. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience as an attorney working in civil litigation. Since 1965…

Founder Dale Peddicord Awarded 2023 Alumnus of the Year from Drake Law School

Peddicord Wharton LLP’s founder, Dale Peddicord, was awarded 2023 Alumnus of the Year by the Drake University Law School at its annual Supreme Court Celebration Banquet. Dale (left) with Jack Wharton This award, given by the Dean of Drake's Law School, recognizes Drake Law alumni who have demonstr…

Changes to Iowa Administrative Code Impacting Full Commutations in Workers’ Compensation Cases

Legal Update by Attorney Alison Stewart Once the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commissioner makes an arbitration award, instead of receiving permanent disability or death benefits on a weekly basis, the Claimant can opt to receive payment in a lump sum. In some cases, both parties elect this option as…

Peddicord Wharton Moves Offices

We have moved! Our new address is: 4949 Westown Parkway, Suite 200West Des Moines, IA 50266 Aside from our physical address, our contact information has not changed. We are excited to serve our clients from our new space.

Deciphering Falls at Work: Explained, Unexplained, and Idiopathic

Legal Update by Attorney Alison Stewart and Law Clerk Morgan Todd Borron When a worker falls at work, and the fall cannot be attributed to an acute event caused by the work (e.g., tripping over an object, slipping on ice or water, losing balance while carrying an object, etc.), the fall will likely…

Attorney Tyler Smith Named Partner at Peddicord Wharton

Attorney Tyler Smith has been named Partner at Peddicord Wharton, effective January 1, 2023. Tyler focuses his practice in the areas of workers' compensation, personal injury, and employment litigation. As a trial lawyer, he helps clients see the “big picture” or long-term strategy of the case, wh…

Peddicord Wharton Seeking Associate Attorney in Civil Litigation

Peddicord Wharton, LLP seeks hard-working, self-motivated individual with 2-4 years’ experience in Civil Litigation for Associate Attorney position in our fast-paced, high-volume law firm located in West Des Moines, Iowa. Since 1965, Peddicord Wharton has been providing services focused in the area…

Attorney Bierstedt Receives Complete Dismissal of Professional Liability Lawsuit

Attorney Clarissa Bierstedt achieved summary judgment and complete dismissal of a professional liability lawsuit filed against her client seeking in excess of $900K in damages. Plaintiffs brought claims of negligent misrepresentation and negligence against their insurance agency stemming from an al…

Attorney Jordan Gehlhaar Joins Peddicord Wharton Law Firm

Jordan Gehlhaar has joined the Peddicord Wharton law firm as an Associate Attorney. She will be working in the practice areas of workers’ compensation, litigation, and personal injury matters. Jordan graduated from Drake University Law School in 2022, as well as from the University of Northern Iowa…

Updates in Iowa Workers’ Compensation

Legal Update by Attorney Alison Stewart and Law Clerk Morgan Borron Compensability Standard for Mental-Mental Claims of Emergency Responders In Tripp v. Scott County Emergency Communication Center, 977 N.W.2d 459 (Iowa 2022), the Iowa Supreme Court addressed whether Iowa law holds emergency worke…

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