Meet Your Trial Lawyers
Our National Law Firm has won, through caring about our clients and justice, billions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for injury victims and their families.
Founders
Nicholas C. Rowley
Many consider Nicholas C. Rowley to be the most accomplished trial lawyer of his generation having won more than $1.5 Billion in verdicts and settlements for injury victims and families across the country.
Winner of the Trial Lawyer of the Year and five time finalist, he is one of the youngest trial lawyers in history to be presented with the award. He has extensive courtroom experience representing victims of serious injuries and medical malpractice, especially those who have suffered traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, and chronic pain.
Courtney Rowley
Courtney is a uniquely skilled one-of-a-kind Trial Lawyer with hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. She tries select cases, a few at a time so that she is able to give the caring, detailed attention necessary to win the best results for the people she represents.
Courtney has been trying cases non-stop since the beginning of her career and is know nationally as an advanced trial skills instructor, author and teaches as a faculty member at Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College in Wyoming. She is licensed in Iowa, Wyoming, and California.
National Managing Partner
Jakob Z. Norman
Jakob is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer. Prior to practicing law, he entered the Air Force, where he met Nick Rowley on their first day of basic training. As teenagers, they started to learn the importance of discipline, teamwork, and integrity. As men, the two have maintained these values in the relentless pursuit of justice.
TL4J Trial Lawyers
Lori Bencoe
Lori BencoeBAR ADMISSIONS New Mexico PREVIOUSLY ADMITTED PRO-HAC VICE StateEDUCATION University of New Mexico Law School- J.D. Juris Doctor University of Arizona- Bachelor of Arts in Communications / Music Performance Minor BioLori BencoeLori is an...
Daniel B. Bidegaray
Daniel B. BideGarayBAR ADMISSIONS MontanaNorth DakotaUS District Court for the District of MontanaUS District Court for the District of ColoradoUS Court of Appeals for the 9th CircuitFort Peck Tribal Court PREVIOUSLY ADMITTED PRO-HAC VICE...
Anne Brooks
Anne BrooksBAR ADMISSIONS Oklahoma PREVIOUSLY ADMITTED PRO-HAC VICE StateEDUCATION University of Oklahoma School of Law- J.D. Juris Doctor University of Central Oklahoma- Bachelor of ArtsBioAnne BrooksAnn Brooks has over thirty years of experience representing...
Michael Brooks
Michael BrooksBAR ADMISSIONS Oklahoma PREVIOUSLY ADMITTED PRO-HAC VICE StateEDUCATION University of Oklahoma College of Law- J.D. Juris Doctor University of Oklahoma- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science BioMichael BrooksMichael L. Brooks has a...
Angela Bruno
Angela BrunoBAR ADMISSIONS California PREVIOUSLY ADMITTED PRO-HAC VICE StateEDUCATION University of California Hastings College of the Law - J.D. Juris Doctor University of California, Los Angeles- Bachelors BioAngela BrunoAngela Bruno is the...
Keith Bruno
Keith BrunoBAR ADMISSIONS California EDUCATION University of San Diego School of Law- J.D. Juris Doctor University of Maryland- Undergraduate BioKeith BrunoKeith is an extraordinary trial lawyer who tried and won his first case just one month after...
Danielle Cebelles
Danielle CebellesBAR ADMISSIONS New Mexico EDUCATION University of New Mexico School of Law- J.D. Juris Doctor New Mexico State University – Bachelor of Arts in Government (Law & Society) - BBA in Business Administration (Human Resource...
Barrie Duchesneau
Barrie DuchesneauBAR ADMISSIONS MassachusettsNew Hampshire Previously Admitted Pro Hac Vice IowaSouth Dakota EDUCATION Suffolk University Law School- J.D. Juris Doctor Northwestern University– Bachelor of Science in CommunicationsBioBarrie DuchesneauAttorney...
Haytham Faraj
Haytham FarajBAR ADMISSIONS CaliforniaIllinoisIowaMichiganWashington DC PREVIOUSLY ADMITTED PRO-HAC VICE StateEDUCATION American University Washington College of Law- J.D. Juris Doctor The Military College of South Carolina, The Citadel- Undergrad Naval Justice...
Chayce Glienke
Chayce GlienkeBAR ADMISSIONS Iowa EDUCATION Georgetown University Law Center- J.D. Juris Doctor Drake University- Bachelors in Political Science and PhilosophyBioChayce GlienkeChayce is a passionate and dedicated lawyer with years of experience advocating for...
Kelly Hanker
Kelly HankerBAR ADMISSIONS California PREVIOUSLY ADMITTED PRO-HAC VICE FloridaEDUCATION University of Iowa College of Law- J.D. Juris Doctor University of Michigan - Ann Arbor- Bachelor of Arts in History of ArtBioKelly HankerKelly Hanker is a trial attorney...
Theresa Hatch
Theresa Hatchof counsel BAR ADMISSIONS CaliforniaIowa PREVIOUSLY ADMITTED PRO-HAC VICE FloridaGeorgiaKentuckyMissouriNew MexicoOklahomaEDUCATION University of Baltimore School of Law- J.D. Juris Doctor University of Virginia- Bachelor BioTheresa HatchTheresa...
John Kawai
John KawaiBAR ADMISSIONS CaliforniaNevadaWashington EDUCATION Loyola Law School, Los Angeles- J.D. Juris Doctor University of California at Berkeley- Bachelor's in Philosophy BioJohn KawaiJohn Kawai is a trial lawyer who represents injury victims and their...
Cherie LaCour
Cherie LaCourBAR ADMISSIONS New Mexico PREVIOUSLY ADMITTED PRO-HAC VICE StateEDUCATION University of Tulsa College of Law- J.D. Juris Doctor University of Texas at Arlington- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Computer Science BioCherie...
Patrick Logan
Patrick LoganBAR ADMISSIONS California EDUCATION Irvine University College of Law - J.D. Juris Doctor University of Southern California- Bachelors BioPatrick LoganPat worked with startup companies in the Silicon Valley, helping them secure venture capital...
Lady Luna
Lady LunaBAR ADMISSIONS CaliforniaColombia EDUCATION Universidad Industrial de Santander, Colombia- Degree in Law BioLady LunaLady's path to the law profession was different from most. She moved to the United States after obtaining a law degree in her...
James McCallion
James McCallionBAR ADMISSIONS California PREVIOUSLY ADMITTED PRO-HAC VICE WashingtonEDUCATION La Verne College, School of Law - J.D. Juris Doctor University of California at Santa Barbara- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science BioJames McCallionIn my 40...
Benjamin R. Novotny
Benjamin R. NovotnyBAR ADMISSIONS IowaMassachusettsNew Hampshire New Hampshire Supreme CourtOklahomaPREVIOUSLY ADMITTED PRO-HAC VICE CaliforniaColoradoFloridaIndianaKansasMissouriMontanaNebraskaOhioRhode IslandSouth DakotaWisconsinEDUCATION Suffolk University Law...
Henry Peacor
Henry PeacorBAR ADMISSIONS California PREVIOUSLY ADMITTED PRO-HAC VICE IowaEDUCATION Loyola Law School- J.D. Juris Doctor Colorado College- Bachelor of Science BioHenry PeacorHenry Peacor is a national trial lawyer who represents individual human beings against...
Dominic Pechota
Dominic PechotaBAR ADMISSIONS IowaWisconsinSouth Dakota PREVIOUSLY ADMITTED PRO-HAC VICE ArkansasMissouriWest VirginiaMinnesotaOklahomaKentuckyNebraskaIllinoisEDUCATION University of Iowa College of Law- J.D. Juris Doctor University of Nebraska- B.A. English /...
Erin L. Powers
Erin L. PowersBAR ADMISSIONS CaliforniaColorado PREVIOUSLY ADMITTED PRO-HAC VICE South CarolinaEDUCATION Loyola Law School- J.D. Juris Doctor University of California at Davis- Bachelor of Science / Political Science, Communications MinorBioErin L. PowersErin is...
Kimberly K. Ridge
Kimberly K. RidgeBAR ADMISSIONS Massachusetts PREVIOUSLY ADMITTED PRO-HAC VICE Missouri EDUCATION New England Law School- J.D. Juris Doctor BS in Nursing / Minor in Psychology BioKimberly K. Ridge Kimberly K. Ridge has a wealth of experience in...
Ray Rinkol
Ray RinkolBAR ADMISSIONS IowaWisconsin PREVIOUSLY ADMITTED PRO-HAC VICE U.S. District Court for the Northern District of GeorgiaEDUCATION University of Iowa College of Law- J.D. Juris Doctor UN University for Peace (Costa Rica)- M.A. International Law and...
Eva Silva
Eva SilvaBAR ADMISSIONS California EDUCATION Santa Clara University School of Law- J.D. Juris Doctor California State University, Hayward- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Minor in Economics BioEva SilvaBay Area native Eva Silva brings over...
Sean Simpson
Sean SimpsonBAR ADMISSIONS CaliforniaIllinoisKentuckyMissouri EDUCATION - J.D. Juris Doctor BioSean SimpsonSean Simpson is an attorney specializing in civil trials representing individuals whose lives have been turned upside down because of someone else’s...
Dan Schaar
Dan SchaarBAR ADMISSIONS California EDUCATION Santa Clara University of Law – J.D. Juris Doctor San Jose State - Bachelor's in Political Science BioDan schaarDan has called the Bay Area home for over 20 years. After earning his undergraduate degree in...
JON SPECHT
Jon SpechtBAR ADMISSIONS IowaWisconsin EDUCATION Washington University in St. Louis School of Law– J.D. Juris Doctor Louisiana State University- BachelorBioJon SpechtJon Specht grew up on a small family dairy farm in Clayton County, Northeast Iowa, and is a 2009...
Maxwell Szabo
Maxwell SzaboBAR ADMISSIONS California EDUCATION University of San Francisco– J.D. Juris DoctorBioMaxwell SzaboMax Szabo is a veteran strategist, communications expert and licensed attorney. He has developed and successfully executed hundreds of high-profile...
Laura Thompson
Laura ThompsonBAR ADMISSIONS CaliforniaIowa EDUCATION Pepperdine School of Law- J.D. Juris Doctor Luther College- Bachelor of Arts in English (writing/classical studies) BioLaura ThompsonLaura was born and raised right in beautiful Northeast Iowa. She earned...
Brian Ward
Brian WardBAR ADMISSIONS California PREVIOUSLY ADMITTED PRO-HAC VICE OregonSouth CarolinaEDUCATION Loyola School of Law- J.D. Juris Doctor BioBrian WardBrian Ward is a trial lawyer practicing in San Bernardino, Riverside and Los Angeles. Brian graduated...
Joseph Wilson
Joseph WilsonBAR ADMISSIONS Georgia EDUCATION Washington University- J.D. Juris Doctor BioJoseph WilsonJoseph Wilson is considered by many to be one of the elite trial lawyers in the Southeast, if not the nation. To wit, there are few lawyers of his age that...
Grayson Yoder
Grayson YoderBAR ADMISSIONS California PREVIOUSLY ADMITTED PRO-HAC VICE StateEDUCATION Ventura College of Law- J.D. Juris Doctor Cal Lutheran University- Bachelor of Arts in English BioGrayson YoderGrayson Yoder is one of our new attorneys. He has...
Karen Zahka
Karen ZahkaBAR ADMISSIONS IowaMassachusettsNew HampshireOklahoma PREVIOUSLY ADMITTED PRO-HAC VICE CaliforniaIndianaMissouriMontanaNebraskaOhioSouth DakotaEDUCATION Suffolk University Law School- J.D. Juris Doctor Boston University- Bachelor of Science in...