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E J Giovannetti
also known as E.J. Giovannetti
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Des Moines Office, 2700 Grand Avenue, Suite 111, Des Moines, IA 50312-5215. Ph:. Fax:.
Hopkins & Huebner, P.C., is a full service law firm with offices in Des Moines, Quad Cities (Davenport), and Adel comprised of trial or litigation attorneys experienced in all legal matters, including workers' compensation, liability or insurance defense, employment law, and mediation.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
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Payment Methods
- Cash
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in Iowa for 59 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 1966
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Hopkins & Huebner, P.C.
2700 Grand Avenue, Suite 111, Des Moines, IA, 50312
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Experience
Honors
2017
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2016
A.V. Rated 5.0 of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
50-Year Recognition Award, Iowa State Bar Association
2015
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Broadway League Star of Touring Broadway Award, Des Moines Performing Arts
2013
Great Plains Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Great Plains Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyer 1995-2012, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Great Plains Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2007
Iowa Super Lawyers, Super Laywers
2002
Hall of Fame, Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
1995
Hall of Fame Award, Iowa League of Cities
1991
Citizen of the Year, City of Urbandale
Work Experience
1983 - Present
Shareholder, Hopkins & Huebner, P.C.
1977 - 1997
Mayor, City of Urbandale
1970 - 1983
Associate, Hopkins & Huebner, P.C.
Associations
2013 - Present
Prairie MeadowsBoard of Directors
1999 - Present
Urbandale Chamber of CommerceBoard Member
1999 - Present
Iowa National Heritage FoundationAdvisory Committee
1988 - Present
Greater Des Moines Civic CenterMember - Executive Committee
Des Moines Waste Water Reclamation Agency
Board of Directors
Polk County Bar Association
Member
Eyerly Ball
Board of Directors
Ankeny Economic Development Corporation
Member
Capital Crossroads Governance Committee
Member
Des Moines Waste Water Reclamation Agency
Vice Chair
Iowa Sister States
Board of Directors
Endow Urbandale
Board of Trustees
Central Iowa Regional Drinking Water Commission
Member
Eyerly Ball
Vice Chair
Iowa State Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
2012 - 2014
Des Moines Art FestivalChair
2010 - 2011
Central Iowa Regional Drinking Water CommissionChair
2004 - 2004
Des Moines Art FestivalBoard Member
2003 - 2013
Mid-Iowa Association of Local GovernmentsMember
2003 - 2012
Polk County Board of SupervisorsMember
2002 - 2002
Mercy Clinics, Inc.Member, Board of Directors
2000 - 2002
Urbandale Leadership InstituteChairman
1998 - 2017
Urbandale Economic Development AssociationPresident
1998 - 2017
Iowa State Bar AssociationBoard of Governors
1998 - 1998
Iowa Educational Initiative Steering CommitteMember
1997 - 1998
Task Force to Study Iowa's System of State and Local TaxationMember
1996 - 1996
Metro Funding Task ForceMember
1996 - 1996
Iowa League of CitiesBoard Member
1992 - 1994
Focus, Affordable Housing Task ForceMember
1990 - 1994
Greater Des Moines Civic CenterChairman
1988 - 1992
Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors BureauChairman
1988 - 1989
Greater Des Moines Civic CenterTreasurer
1987 - 1991
Greater Des Moines Bureau of Economic DevelopmentBoard of Directors
1983 - 1992
Great Des Moines Convention and Visitors BureauMember
1981 - 1982
League of Iowa MunicipalitiesPast President
1980 - 1997
Iowa Municipalities Workers' Compensation AssociationChairman
1980 - 1980
Mid-Iowa Association of Local GovernmentsChairman
1980 - 1989
Bishop Drumm Care CenterBoard of Directors
1979 - 1984
League of Iowa MunicipalitiesExecutive Committee Member
1977 - 1997
Mid-Iowa Association of Local GovernmentsMember
1975 - 1977
City of UrbandaleChairman
1973 - 1977
City of UrbandalePlanning and Zoning Commissioner
Sample of Legal Cases
Municipal Law
Advise municipalities on matters such as: annexation, zoning, employment issues, 28E agreements, ordinance and resolution drafting, litigation, and compliance with open meetings and open records law.
Mediation and Alternate Dispute Resolution
Handle all types of matters, including workers’ compensation, civil litigation, probate and family law.
Workers' Compensation
Educates clients about new developments in workers’ compensation law, provides practical and effective legal advice on the proper and efficient handling of claims.
Education
1966
Creighton University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1963
Creighton University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English