Legal Update - Workers' Compensation Legislation

Legal Update by Attorney Lee Hook Major legislative changes occurred in Iowa effective for all injuries that occur on or after July 1, 2017. Under prior law injured workers were awarded permanency benefits based on loss of earning capacity for non-extremity type injuries including the neck, sh…


Attorney Mark Bosscher Moves to Paraguay as a Missionary

After 17 years with Peddicord Lillis, in June of 2017 attorney Mark Bosscher left the practice of law to pursue a calling as a missionary. Mark and his family now serve in Paraguay with the mission agency, SIM USA, where they work with “First Nations” Christians. While we were very sad to see M…


Legal Update – Medical Malpractice Legislation

Legal Update by Attorney Clarissa BierstedtBoth the Iowa House and the Iowa Senate have approved legislation that would cap financial awards in medical malpractice lawsuits except in severe cases. The bill passed the Senate on a 37-12 vote and the House on a 65-32 vote. The bill added a new section…


Peddicord Lillis named one of 2017 Best Law Firms in Iowa by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

Peddicord Lillis has been named one of the 2017 Best Law Firms in Iowa by U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® in the area of Workers’ Compensation - Employers. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client a…


Attorney Randy Wilharber founds Blue Lips Foundation with Wife, Meredith

It took her mother’s life when she was 12 and reappeared in her own life when she was diagnosed at 34. Meredith and her husband, Randy, founded Blue Lips Foundation with the vision of advancing research and funding for early detection, new screening methods and early onset treatment. Select…


Peddicord Lillis named one of 2016 Best Law Firms in Iowa by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

Peddicord Lillis has been named one of the 2016 Best Law Firms in Iowa by U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® in the area of Workers’ Compensation - Employers. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of clie…


Peddicord Lillis named one of 2015 Best Law Firms in Iowa by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

Peddicord Lillis has been named one of the 2015 Best Law Firms in Iowa by U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® in the area of Workers’ Compensation - Employers The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client an…


Peddicord Lillis Recognized as a Top Workplace

Peddicord Lillis has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register in 2013 and 2014. In 2013, they were ranked #5 for Small Companies. In 2014, they were ranked #17 for Small Companies.