Our Attorneys

Position: Member
E-Mail imuchmore@simmonsperrine.com
115 3rd Street SE, Suite 1200
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401-1266

Phone 319-366-7641
Fax 319-366-1917
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Practicing Primarily in Employment Law

Education

Drake University (J.D. 1975)

• Order of the Coif
• Order of the Barristers
• Drake Law Review, 1973-1975

University of South Dakota and Grinnell College (B.A., 1971)

Clerkship Information
Law Clerk to the Honorable W. W. Reynoldson, Associate Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court, 1975-1976

Admitted to Practice (State)

State of Iowa, 1975

Admitted to Practice (Federal)

United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

Memberships, Offices and Committee Assignments in Bar Association

Linn County Bar Association

• Board of Governors, 1985-1987
• President, 1989-1990,
• Ethics & Grievance Committee, 1987-1988, 1996-present

Iowa State Bar Association

• Appellate Practice Committee, 1998-2004
• Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct Drafting Committee 2000-2002
• Professional Ethics and Conduct Committee, 1979-1985
• Strategic Planning Committee, 2002-2004
• Board of Governors, 1986-1990
• Labor and Employment Law Section Member, Council Member 1990-1992
• Litigation Section Member

American Bar Association

• Labor and Employment Law Section

Memberships and Offices in Professional Organizations and Appointments

Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers
Supreme Court Grievance Commission 2005-Present
Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Rules, 1987-1993 (Chair, 1991-1993)
Commission on Uniform State Laws, 1980-88
Civil Justice Reform Act Advisory Group, United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa, (1990-1991 and 1997-present).
Sixth Judicial District Nominating Commission, 1994-2000

Place of Birth

Parkston, South Dakota

Saturday, September 29, 2012

17 Firm Attorneys Named to Great Plains Super Lawyers
17 Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC attorneys have been named to the 2012 Great Plains Super Lawyers, published by Super Lawyers. They are: Nicolas Abou-Assaly, J. Scott Bogguss, James A. Gerk, Robert S. Hatala, Stephen J. Holtman, David W. Kubicek, Eric W. Lam, Michael McDonough, Darrel A. Morf, Paul P. Morf, Iris E. Muchmore, Mark A. Roberts, James E. Shipman, Roger W. Stone, William Vernon, Kevin J. Visser, and Thomas D. Wolle.

Friday, June 15, 2012

Firm Attorneys Ranked in Chambers USA 2012

Several Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman attorneys have been ranked in Chambers USA 2012. They include:
Randal J Scholer (Corporate/M&A), Iris Muchmore and Kevin Visser (Labor & Employment), James E Shipman and Stephen Holtman (Litigation: General Commercial), David W Kubicek and Matthew J. Hektoen (Real Estate).

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Firm Attorneys Named to 2011 Great Plains Super Lawyers

A number of Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman attorneys have been named to the 2011 Great Plains Super Lawyers, published by Super Lawyers. They are: J. Scott Bogguss, James A. Gerk, Stephen J. Holtman, David W. Kubicek, Eric W. Lam, Michael McDonough, Darrel A. Morf, Iris E. Muchmore, Mark A. Roberts, James E. Shipman, William Vernon, Kevin J. Visser, Thomas D. Wolle

Monday, August 16, 2010

12 Firm Attorneys in 2011 Edition of Best Lawyers

Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is proud to announce that 12 of its attorneys have been named to the 2011 edition of Best Lawyers. The attorneys are:

Scott Bogguss - Employee Benefits Law; Tax Law; and Trusts and Estates

Philip Brooks - Insurance Law

Larry Gutz - Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law

Stephen Holtman - Commercial Litigation

David Kubicek - Real Estate Law

Eric Lam - Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law

Darrel Morf - Trusts and Estates

Paul Morf - Trusts and Estates

Iris Muchmore - Labor and Employment Law

Mark Ogden - Trusts and Estates

Lorie Reins-Schweer - Trusts and Estates

James Shipman - Medical Malpractice Law

Monday, June 14, 2010

Firm Attorneys Ranked in Chambers USA 2010

Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLCSeveral Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman attorneys have been ranked in Chambers USA 2010. They include:

Corporate/M&A:
Randal J Scholer

Labor & Employment:
Iris Muchmore
Kevin Visser

Litigation: General Commercial
James E Shipman
Stephen Holtman

Real Estate:
David W Kubicek

Friday, May 21, 2010

Firm Attorneys Present CLE Program Sponsored by the Iowa Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel

On May 20, 2010, Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman attorneys Iris Muchmore, Nick Abou-Assaly, Kathleen Kleiman, and Eric Lam presented a continuing legal education program sponsored by the Iowa Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel. Iris spoke on employment law issues arising out of social media; Nick on negotiating deals in the various cultures of the Middle East; Kathleen on representing joint venture partners; and Eric on Disciplinary Board and Grievance Commission updates.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Iris Muchmore and Kevin Visser Speak at Employment Seminar

On April 9, 2010, Iris Muchmore and Kevin Visser made presentations as part of the Iowa Defense Counsel Association's spring seminar, titled "Current Developments in Employment Law." Iris spoke on "New Developments under the Family and Medical Leave Act." Kevin's topic was "Current Developments in Federal Employment Litigation."

Friday, December 18, 2009

Iris Muchmore and Len Strand Obtain Dismissal of Employment Lawsuit

On Friday, December 4, 2009, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa issued a ruling that granted summary judgment in favor of the firm’s client, which was the defendant in an employment law case. The plaintiff, a former employee of the defendant, asserted claims of discrimination, retaliation and sexual harassment. In its ruling, the Court found that the evidence failed to support the plaintiff’s claims and dismissed the lawsuit. Iris Muchmore and Len Strand handled the case. The case is Docket No. 08-cv-2043.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Iris Muchmore Elected Board President of The Arc of East Central Iowa

Iris Muchmore was elected President of the Board of Directors of The Arc of East Central Iowa at its annual meeting on September 28. The Arc of East Central Iowa is an organization that provides advocacy and services to people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Firm Attorneys to be Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2010

The following Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman attorneys have received notifications that they will be listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2010 publication. Their names are followed by the practice area in which they are listed and the year in which they were first listed.

Iris E. Muchmore (1991)
- Labor and Employment Law

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Thursday, June 04, 2009

Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman to Hold Labor and Employment Law Seminar June 16 and 18

Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman will conduct a client seminar on labor and employment law on Tuesday, June 16, and Thursday, June 18. The June 16 seminar will be at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. The June 18 seminar will be at the Kinnick Stadium Press Box in Iowa City. The program will start at 1:30 and will end in time for a reception at 4:30. The seminar will cover many topics, including using e-verify to quell immigration concerns and changes in the FMLA and ADA. It will conclude with a panel discussion addressing distinct points of view on employment issues in a “down” economy. Please contact Iris Muchmore or Kevin Visser for more information.