Brad Epperly is a member of the firm's Governmental Affairs Department working as a lobbyist for clients at the state capitol. Brad also practices in the areas of creditors' rights, construction law, corporate organization, and general civil litigation. Brad began his legal practice with a firm in Omaha, Nebraska, followed by employment as in-house counsel with Norwest Financial, and then as a shareholder with a West Des Moines law firm before joining Nyemaster Goode. Brad has been a regular speaker in the area of creditors' rights. He currently serves on the Board for the local chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the Board for the youth baseball program in West Des Moines.
Brad received his B.B.A. with honors from the University of Iowa in 1990 and his J.D. with distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1993.
Significant Representations
General representation of Wells Fargo Bank on creditors' rights matters.
General representation of the Iowa Department of Economic Development on creditors' rights matters.
General counsel for the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.
Representation of developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers on construction law issues.
Speeches
Brad has been a regular speaker on issues concerning creditor's rights, foreclosures, and enforcement of judgments.
Community Involvement
Board of Directors and Secretary, Holiday Park Baseball Club, 2006-present
Secretary, Federal Bar Association (Iowa Chapter), 2005-present
Pro-bono representation, Science Center of Iowa, 2002-2003
Martindale-Hubbell Rating
BV®
Academic Achievements
Case Editor, Moot Court Board, 1992-93
Member, Iowa Law Review
Associations & Affiliations
American Bar Association
Business Law Section
Iowa State Bar Association
Commercial and Bankruptcy Law Section
Polk County Bar Association
American Bankruptcy Institute
Federal Bar Association
Professional Experience
Shareholder, Pingel & Templer, P.C.
Assistant General Counsel, Norwest Financial
Associate, Brashear & Ginn