News & Events
![Ryan Shellady Joins Orchestra Iowa Board](/application/files/1616/4695/1336/Shellady_Ryan_200x200_2022.jpg)
Jun 13, 2022
As a board member, Ryan will help support the Orchestra’s mission to foster enjoyment of, and support for fine symphonic music through quality performances, education and community involvement.
Jun 3, 2022
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to welcome Nicholas Wilson as a Summer Associate.
![Nick AbouAssaly Relentless in Saving Historic Marion Church](/application/files/2516/2914/9157/AbouAssaly_Nick_200x200_2021.jpg)
May 2, 2022
After sustaining damage in Iowa’s 2020 derecho, the historic Methodist Church in Marion was written off by most, but not Nick AbouAssaly!
![Chris Loftus to Present at IAJ Family Law Seminar](/application/files/2815/5529/2056/Christopher_K._Loftus_-_Cedar_Rapids_Banking_and_Finance_Attorney_-_200.jpg)
Mar 31, 2022
Loftus will present “Enforcement of Property Awards.” on April 7, 2022 via Zoom.
![Erin Nathan Joins Iowa Legal Aid Foundation Board of Directors](/application/files/6715/5529/2064/Erin_R._Nathan_-_Cedar_Rapids_Labor_and_Employment_Law_Attorney_-_200.jpg)
Mar 24, 2022
Iowa Legal Aid’s mission is to provide critical legal assistance to low-income and vulnerable Iowans.
![SPMB Welcomes Attorney Ryan Shellady](/application/files/1616/4695/1336/Shellady_Ryan_200x200_2022.jpg)
Mar 14, 2022
Ryan is a general litigation attorney with a focus in family law.
![Nick AbouAssaly Gives Seventh State of the City Address](/application/files/5316/2912/9955/AbouAssaly_Nick_200x200_2021.jpg)
Mar 11, 2022
On Thursday, March 10, 2022, Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly gave his first in-person State of the City address since before the pandemic.
![Mediation in Family Law Reduces Trials, Gives Litigants More Control](/application/files/2715/5529/2080/Matthew_J._Brandes_-_Cedar_Rapids_Family_Law_Attorney_-_200.jpg)
Feb 14, 2022
Attorney Matthew Brandes served as a contributor for an article published in the Cedar Rapids Gazette on February 4, 2022. Brandes shared perspective on how courts are attempting to speed up backlog by making mediation a mandatory first step in family law cases.
![From Defending an Escaped Robber to Defeating a $110 Million Complaint, Steve Holtman Reminisces on 50 Years of Service](/application/files/1915/5534/9402/Stephen_J._Holtman_-_Cedar_Rapids_Antitrust_and_Trade_Regulation_Attorney_-_200.jpg)
Jan 24, 2022
From his early days as a court appointed counsel to major wins in corporate litigation with $110 million at stake, Steve Holtman has distinguished himself with extensive knowledge of the law, persuasive and well-researched arguments, effective legal strategies, and strong values.
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