Michael Neuerburg practices in civil litigation and trial in state and federal courts. He has a broad range of experience in multiple areas of law, including employment, business, construction, and probate. While his focus is on defending against claims and reducing risk for clients, he also prosecutes plaintiff cases. Before joining Simmons Perrine, he spent seven years with Marek, Griffin & Knaupp in Victoria, Texas, where he was a key member of the litigation team. His work there included commercial and construction litigation, intellectual property matters, and high-stakes civil rights cases. While Michael enjoys trial, he is experienced in the procedure and intricacies of litigation under federal and state rules and seeks creative opportunities to narrow or resolve disputes in the interests of his clients.
Michael was born and raised in Eldora, Iowa. He earned his undergraduate degree in Engineering Physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his J.D. from the University of North Carolina. He has served on the board of The Arc of East Central Iowa since 2020 and is passionate about supporting disability rights. He enjoys spending free time with family, biking, and reading. He brings a broad base of knowledge and experience to his practice of law.
Labor and Employment. Mr. Neuerburg represents employers and employees in labor and employment matters, including civil rights, wage and hour, licensing, and contract issues. He also provides advice and guidance to employers on compliance with employment laws.
Commercial Litigation and Business Torts. Mr. Neuerburg represents companies and individuals in cases involving breaches of contract, breaches of lease, trade secrets, breaches of fiduciary duty, interference with contract and non-competition covenants.
Construction and Design. Mr. Neuerburg represents both plaintiffs and defendants in construction and design disputes involving public and private projects. Representative matters involve contesting and allocating liability, issues of delay and liquidated damages, and disputes over contract modifications.
Probate Litigation. Mr. Neuerburg represents petitioners, administrators, and other parties in will contests and other probate litigation. Representative cases involve contested partitions of land and division of other property, issues of mental capacity and undue influence, and issues of fiduciary duties.
Personal Injury. Mr. Neuerburg represents clients in a range of cases involving personal injury, including negligent operation of motor vehicles or equipment, and premises liability.
Insurance. Mr. Neuerburg handles a variety of insurance matters, including interpretation and application of policies, coverage disputes, business considerations and strategic analysis of claims.