Bradley M. Beaman

Bradley M. Beaman

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 19 years

Construction and development Lawyer at Des Moines, IA
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Employment & Labor, Lawsuits & Disputes, Real Estate

100 Court Avenue, Suite 600, Des Moines, IA

About Bradley

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-295 per hour

Contingency

30%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 19 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ahlers & Cooney PC

100 Court Avenue, Suite 600, Des Moines, IA, 50309

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Bradley M. Beaman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Correy | October 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Madison Flats

Brad represented our company in a construction dispute that ended up going to arbitration. We were successful in arbitration and were actually awarded a larger sum than what we had initially asked for. Following the arbitration award Brad was successful again in recouping nearly all of our attorney...'s fees in District Court. Brad has a very high level of integrity and professionalism. Throughout this case opposing counsel continually disparaged our position and employed numerous unscrupulous and unprofessional tactics. Despite their actions, Brad stayed focused on the task at hand and put forth an effective, well thought out, and ultimately successful argument at the arbitration hearing without ever lowering himself to the level of opposing counsel. Brad is also a very hard working attorney. Our hearing was the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Brad made himself available to meet any day after the holiday to work on our final preparations, which we ended up doing on a Sunday afternoon due to my schedule. We have since hired Brad to work on other cases and often consult him in regards to different issues that come up in our business. I have had more experience with attorneys than I have cared to over the last few years, and many of them have not been good. My experience with Brad has been good, and I would recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney with ability, integrity, and the willingness to listen.

Posted by Steven | July 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

President- Owner

Brad reviews all my contract documents for multiple projects from 5K to 500k. We review and change wordings for my company's benefit and protection. We have been audited and Brad helped us with consultation and a connected us to a lawyer connected to our firm to handle the case. i highly recommend B...rad for all legal issues that may be part of your future, he will get it done or get help to expedite the legal process.

Posted by Dave | July 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney

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Business Owner

Brad is an excellent resource for my company in the home building and remodeling industry. He is always helpful on any item that comes up, event small issues that could amount to a larger conflict. He has also revised all of my contracts to suit them to my model of business. I strongly recommend B...rad to any potential company or individual person in need of legal work or legal advise.

Posted by Melissa | July 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great experiences

Bradley Beaman has been working with our company for a couple years now and has been helpful in all situations. He is always friendly, patient and compassionate to our situations. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for attorney needs in the construction industry!

Posted by anonymous | July 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney

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Satisfied Client

Brad has helped our plumbing company with several issues from reviewing contract documents to collections. We have been using Brad for a little over a year now and he has been a great asset to us. He has helped us with securing our interests through filing mechanic's liens on large new construction... contracts as well as collecting on smaller projects through small claims. He has always been a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend him.

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Bradley M. Beaman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Livingston

Construction and development lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Mr. Beaman. He is a fine lawyer. Mr. Beaman is committed to his clients and well versed in the law. He has also demonstrated professionalism that is commensurate with the practice of law at a very high level."

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Kevin Driscoll

Construction and development lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Brad is a well prepared and highly professional attorney."

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Colin Murphy

Construction and development lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the privilege of referring a matter to Brad recently that was outside of my normal practice area. He immediately recognized additional issues that needed addressing on the client's behalf and his work was completed very timely to the client's benefit. He kept me informed throughout the process and was incredibly responsive to my inquiries. I can't recommend him enough."

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Jodie McDougal

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this attorney. I have had the opportunity to work with Brad as co-counsel for my client in a construction litigation matter that went to trial and also as opposing counsel in a different matter. On both occasions, Brad did an excellent job of advocating for his client and is otherwise a talented attorney and litigator."

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Roxanne Conlin

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew LeGrant

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jodie McDougal

Construction and development lawyer

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Robert Livingston

Construction and development lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2007 - 2016

Shareholder, Bradshaw, Fowler, Proctor & Fairgrave, P.C.

2004 - 2007

Attorney, Roxanne Conlin & Associates, P.C

Associations

American Bar Association

Iowa Defense Counsel Association

Iowa State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Lansink v. Beal Derkenne

Judgment for Client for $115,321.20 and Attorney Fees

Schoenauer Property Management v. Schappert

Obtained Summary Judgment for Client

Valley Plumbing Co. Inc. v. YRK Investments, LLC

Judgment for Client

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Education

2005

Drake University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Northern Iowa

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Construction Law Seminar

Construction Case Law Update

2016

Ames Homebuilder's Association

Are Your Subcontractors Really Employees?

2016

4th Annual Corporate Counsel Forum

The Alphabet Soup of Employment Agencies: What GCs and In-House Lawyers Need to Know

2015

Construction Law for Public Projects

Labor and Employment Laws

2015

Construction Defect Disputes & Litigation: Using Coverage, Case Law and indemnification to Shift Liability

Litigating the Construction Defect Claim: Coverage v. Liability

2014

NBI Human Resources Law From Start to Finish Seminar

Controlling Unemployment Compensation Costs, Workplace Behavior and Privacy-Current Developments

2014

Iowa Engineering Law

Professional Liability Insurance for Engineers

2014

Ames Home Builders Association

Statute of Repose: How Far Back Can Contractors Be Sued for Construction Defects?

2013

NBI Employee Documentation, Discipline & Discharge Seminar

Unemployment Compensation Costs

2009

NBI Human Resource Law Seminar

Impact of New Employment Laws and Regulations Enacted in 2009

Publications

2006

Drake Law Review Estate Tax Consequences of Revenue Ruling 2004-64: Silence in Grantor Trusts Is Anything but Golden

2005

Drake Law Review Contributor

Languages

English

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