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Carney & Appleby Law

Licensed for 35 years Des Moines, Iowa
  • Licensed for 35 years
  • Practice Areas: Business, Buying And Selling, Civil Rights, Contract Claims, Criminal Defense, Divorce
  • 303 Locust St STE 400, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Business Buying And Selling Civil Rights Contract Claims

About Carney & Appleby Law

Carney & Appleby Law is an established law firm based in Des Moines, Iowa, providing legal representation to individuals, families, businesses, and organizations throughout the state. Founded by James W. Carney in 1975, the firm has built a longstanding practice in litigation, personal injury law, and government affairs. Its attorneys emphasize effective advocacy, professionalism, and practical legal solutions tailored to clients’ needs.

The firm handles a broad range of legal matters, including business law, estate planning and probate, family law, civil litigation, real estate, personal injury, medical malpractice, and lobbying and government affairs. Its business services include entity formation, commercial contracts, employment agreements, mergers, and acquisitions. The litigation team represents both plaintiffs and defendants in disputes involving business relationships, property, personal injuries, employment, and other civil matters.

The firm’s attorneys include James W. Carney, Scott A. Hall, Nick J. Mauro, Michael J. Carroll, and Jasper P. Verhofste, alongside other experienced legal professionals. Their combined backgrounds support the firm’s work across transactional, courtroom, and legislative matters.

Located at 303 Locust Street, 400 Homestead Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50309, Carney & Appleby Law serves clients seeking experienced legal counsel for complex disputes, business decisions, estate matters, and personal legal concerns. The firm is committed to purposeful representation and protecting its clients’ interests throughout the legal process.

Case Types: Business | Estate Planning | Family Law | Government | Lawsuits and Disputes | Personal Injury | Forming Business Entity | Wills | Divorce | Contract Claims | Medical Malpractice | Lobbying | Buying And Selling | Civil Rights | Employment | Insurance | Real Estate | Criminal Defense

Practice Areas

18 Practice Areas

Practice Area Breakdown

  • Business 5%
  • Buying And Selling 5%
  • Civil Rights 5%
  • Contract Claims 5%
  • Criminal Defense 5%
  • Divorce 5%
  • Employment 5%
  • Estate Planning 5%
  • Family Law 5%
  • Forming Business Entity 5%
  • Government 5%
  • Insurance 5%
  • Lawsuits and Disputes 5%
  • Lobbying 5%
  • Medical Malpractice 5%
  • Personal Injury 5%
  • Real Estate 5%
  • Wills 5%

Business

5%

35 years

Buying And Selling

5%

35 years

Civil Rights

5%

35 years

Contract Claims

5%

35 years

Criminal Defense

5%

35 years

Divorce

5%

35 years

Employment

5%

35 years

Estate Planning

5%

35 years

Family Law

5%

35 years

Forming Business Entity

5%

35 years

Government

5%

35 years

Insurance

5%

35 years

Lawsuits and Disputes

5%

35 years

Lobbying

5%

35 years

Medical Malpractice

5%

35 years

Personal Injury

5%

35 years

Real Estate

5%

35 years

Wills

5%

35 years

Fees and Rates

Fee information has not been added yet.

Licenses

Licensed in Iowa

35 years

  • State: Iowa
  • Active

Work Experience

Present

Partner

Carney & Appleby Law

Present

Founding Partner

Carney Appleby Law

Present

Past President

American Board of Trial Advocates

Present

Partner

Carney Appleby Law

Present

Attorney

Carney & Appleby Law

Associations

Iowa State Bar Association

Member

Polk County Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Iowa Association for Justice

Member

Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

Iowa Trial Lawyers Association

Member

American Inns of Court (Blackstone Inns of Court)

Member

American Veterinary Medical Law Association

Member

Dallas County Bar Association

Member

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

Iowa Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys

Member

Young Professionals Connection

Member

Education

University of Iowa College of Law

Juris Doctor (JD)

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Drake University Law School

Juris Doctor (JD)

University of Phoenix

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Iowa

BA in Liberal Arts

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Vlerick Business School, Brussels, Belgium

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

BA in Business-Finance

University of Northern Iowa

BA in Political Science and Criminology

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