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PRACTICE AREAS
EDUCATION
Central College
- B.A., Biology and Chemistry, cum laude, 2002
University of Iowa College of Law
- J.D., with distinction, 2006
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
- State of Iowa, 2006
- United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
- United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Iowa
ASSOCIATIONS, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
American Bankruptcy Institute
American Bar Association
Iowa State Bar Association
- Member
- Commercial & Bankruptcy Law Section
Linn County Bar Association
- Member
Defense Research Institute
Our Attorneys
Position: Attorney
E-Mail: astensland@simmonsperrine.com
Phone: 319-366-7641
Fax: 319-366-1917
Abbe Stensland is an associate of Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC where she practices primarily in bankruptcy law and commercial litigation with a focus on creditors’ rights.
During her law school career, Ms. Stensland was a Staff Writer and Note & Comment Editor for the Journal of Corporation Law, as well as a member and Director of the Trial Advocacy Board. For her efforts, Ms. Stensland was recognized by both the American Board of Trial Advocates and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers for excellence in trial advocacy. Ms. Stensland is also actively involved in the American Mock Trial Association as a judge and former coach of intercollegiate mock trial and has continued that interest at both the high school and middle school level serving as both a judge and a volunteer coach on multiple occasions.
Banking Litigation. Ms. Stensland represents and advises creditors on a wide variety of issues including the creation and perfection of security interests in various types of collateral and other related issues arising from the Uniform Commercial Code, and the enforcement of security interests both in negotiations and adversarial proceedings.
Bankruptcy Law. Ms. Stensland represents and advises trustees, creditors, and banking institutions on their rights in bankruptcy proceedings.
Business & Commercial Litigation. Ms. Stensland represents and advises corporations and other business entities on a variety of commercial litigation issues including lease and contract formation and enforcement.
Publications:
- Note, Protecting the Keys to the Magic Kingdom: Shareholders’ Rights of Inspection and Disclosure in Light of Disney, 30 J. Corp. Law 875 (Summer 2005)
- Lee and Andi Smith v. J.J. Thompson, A National Civil Mock Trial Case for the American Mock Trial Association, National Case 2002-2003
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Firm Attorneys Present Seminar on Banking Issues
On April 2, Eric Lam, Lynn Hartman, Jason Steffens, Abbe Stensland, and Lou Ebinger presented a client seminar for banking clients addressing a number of issues.
Eric provided an update on bankruptcy laws and the Uniform Commercial Code, including potential changes to chapter 13 bankruptcies.
Lynn discussed foreclosure options for lenders and recent changes to Iowa foreclosure laws.
Jason spoke on allocation of liability in check fraud issues. He also addressed the retention and destruction of electronically stored information.
Abbe outlined a creditor's ability to utilize Iowa's small claims court procedures.
Lou discussed procedures for properly documenting collateral for secured loans.
