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Michael A. Carmoney is a well-known trial attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa. During his legal career, Mike has successfully represented many individuals, corporations, and insurance companies in state and federal trial and appellate courts. Mike is a veteran of numerous civil jury and bench trials throughout Iowa.
In 2011, Mike launched his own law office, Carmoney Law Firm, PLLC. Since its inception, the firm has grown to eight attorneys. Reprentative clients include State Farm Fire & Casualty Company, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, the Cincinnati Insurance Companies, Auto-Owners Insurance, Homesite Insurance Company, Integrity Insurance, and United Fire & Casualty Group.
The scope of Mike's practice ranges across all phases of civil litigation and appeals, and includes personal injury and property damage litigation, fire and explosion cases, construction defect claims, products liability, motor vehicle accidents, intentional torts, contract disputes and business litigation, employment disputes, as well as first-party contract and extra-contractual insurance claims
Mike also has extensive experience assisting his insurance clients in the area of fraud investigation, and providing careful and detailed coverage analysis. He has also achieved excellent subrogation results for his clients in large loss fire and explosion cases.
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Acquired: 1999
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8515 Douglas Ave., Suite 16, Urbandale, IA, 50322
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Posted by jon | May 19, 2015
I was faced with defending myself from an unwarranted lawsuit from a business transaction several years earlier. Mike was recommended and certainly provided everything I needed in a defense attorney. He was knowledgeable, honest and upfront about our position, and kept me on focus as we worked throug...
Posted by Rex | May 15, 2015
Mike was there to help me when U needed it. It wasn't about money, it was about what was right and fair. He has passion for law, and compassion for everyone getting treated with respect and understanding. He really listens, and takes pride in his work. He stands behind his word and integrity, I am gl...
Posted by Rebecca | March 1, 2015
When my husband and I found ourselves in a lawsuit, we could not have asked for better representation than Mr. Michael Carmoney. We appreciated the time he took with us personally to prepare us for trial, help us understand the process, and feel at ease. He was extremely organized and detailed. Hi...
"Mike is a highly skilled, experienced attorney. He provides thoughtful analysis, strong advocacy, and responsive client support."
"Mike has been a long-time practitioner in the field of insurance defense and insurer representation. He understands the challenges his clients face and works to mitigate those challenges in intelligent ways. Mike's knowledge and experience make him a valuable resource and litigator."
"Michael is an experienced, knowledgeable, and very personable attorney. I would recommend him for any individual or organization looking for an extremely competent and forthright advocate."
"Mike is a skilled litigator with great knowledge of the law. He represents his clients in a very professional manner. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone seeking representation for a civil litigation matter."
"Mike is a smart, professional and great advocate for his clients. He is an asset to the legal community. If you need litigation counsel in the Des Moines area, do not hesitate to call him."
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2017
Appointed to Grievance Commission of the Supreme Court of Iowa, Supreme Court of Iowa
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Honorary Chapter Counsel, Iowa/Nebraska Chapter IASIU
2015
Top Lawyers in Iowa, The Legal Network -- 2015
2015
BV Distinguished Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
You Should Get to Know . . ., Des Moines Register
2006
Trial Academy Graduate, International Association of Defense Counsel
1983
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
2011 - Present
Attorney, Carmoney Law Firm, PLLC
1999 - 2011
Attorney, Grefe & Sidney, PLC
1987 - 1996
Territory Manager, C.H. Masland & Sons, Inc.
2013 - Present
Iowa Defense Counsel AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Defense Research InstituteMember
2010 - Present
National Association of Fire InvestigatorsCertified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI)
1999 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Polk County Bar AssociationMember
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1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Dealing with "The Reptile Theory"
2016
Fire Investigation Hot Topics (Don't Get Burned!)
2014
Dealing With Difficult Counsel
2014
Negative Corpus Determinations and the Daubert Standard
2013
Choosing the Right Fire Investigator
2013
Dealing with Negative Corpus Determinations
2012
Fire Litigation Success
2011
Guest Lecturer
2010
CSST Fire Hazard -- Part II
2010
Mock Trial Participant
2008
Concerns About CSST Gas Lines -- 'Grounded in Reality?'
2008
The Growing Problem of Fraudulent Claims (With Detection Tips!)
2006
Binding Arbitration: Tips, Tactics, and Lessons Learned
2005
What's Our Exposure? (Nuts and Bolts of Jury Verdict Research)
2005
Alcohol-Related Accidents and Punitive Damages
2003
Why Are They Suing Me? (Ten things clients want their lawyers and insurance companies to know)
2002
Confronting Chiropractors With Their Own Advertising and Promotional Materials
2002
Litigation Tactics Update
2001
Communications
2000
When Are Heart Attacks Compensable Injuries Under Iowa Workers' Compensation Law?
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