Applying Decades Of Experience To Solve Modern Legal Issues
Has your insurer ever presented you with a release of liability? Did you take the time and effort to carefully read the entire release prior to signing? Did you completely understand the contents of the release? Were you comfortable signing the release? The reality is most individuals hastily sign on the dotted line to quickly obtain payment without thinking twice…
Charles Smith has been selected to the 2017 Great Plains Super Lawyers list in the practice areas of Business and Bankruptcy. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at SuperLawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70…
Once you have decided that bankruptcy is the appropriate option to alleviate overwhelming debt or financial difficulty, it is necessary to determine whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the right for you. Both processes provide recourse for an individual in Council Bluffs, IA who is unable to overcome a mound of financial commitments and bills, but there are…
At Telpner Peterson Law Firm, LLP, our workers’ compensation lawyers only represent injured people. We do not represent employers or their worker’s compensation insurance carrier. IT DOESN’T MATTER IF A WORK RELATED INJURY WAS YOUR FAULT. Not infrequently we have clients in our office for reasons other than worker’s compensation consultation, only to discover that they also have a valid…
Congratulations to Charles L. Smith for being recognized by Omaha Magazine in their “The Best Lawyers in America®” issue, in the areas of Litigation-Bankruptcy Law as well as Banking and Finance Law. Charles is proud to be listed in Omaha Magazine’s The Best Lawyers in America® because it’s widely regarded as the preeminent referral guide to the legal profession in…
If you have suffered an on-the-job injury, you clearly have a right to pursue workers’ compensation benefits. However, if your injury was caused by a third party as opposed to a co-worker or your employer, you may also have the right to file a civil lawsuit to receive compensation in addition to any workers’ compensation benefits you may receive. Most…
When someone suffers injuries due to the negligence of another person, there are certain expectations regarding the potential economic relief provided through the legal system. In Iowa, compensatory damages are those tied to an exact cost or loss by the plaintiff as a direct result of the negligent action. However, Iowa also recognizes other categories of damages that a plaintiff…
Whether by birth or adoption, the addition of a child to the family structure is typically an exhilarating time for parents. An important item for a growing family to consider at this time is the preparation of a will. Several young parents neglect to engage in estate planning for one reason or another. Specifically, certain parents are under the impression…
The bankruptcy process in Iowa includes a number of regulations and requirements around what can and cannot be done with assets and debts. For instance, once you have filed for bankruptcy, whether it is Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy there are strict procedures, and oftentimes restrictions, on the transfer of any property or payment of debts. Many of the…
Congratulations to Nicole Hughes for being recognized as the 2017 Volunteer of the Year by the Council Bluffs Community School District and the Council Bluffs Community Education Foundation. Ms. Hughes serves on the International Baccalaureate Parent Board and Parent-Teacher Organization at College View Elementary. In addition, she has advocated for educational priorities to our legislative representatives and is a member…