Carney & Appleby, P.L.C.

03/13/2026

A well earned recognition of our founding Partner Jim Carney from his alma mater, Drake University Law School. Congratulations Jim!

Drake University Law School is proud to announce this year’s alumni award honorees. Jim Carney, JD’75, will receive the Alumni of the Year Award; Maggie Ferrentino, JD’13, the Recent Alumni of the Year Award; and Robert Andeweg, JD’87, the Distinguished Public Service Award. The honorees will be recognized at the 89th Annual Supreme Court Celebration Banquet on March 28. Learn more: https://news.drake.edu/2026/03/12/drake-university-law-school-announces-2026-alumni-award-recipients/

02/03/2026

Our firm is now seeking applicants for the following position:

LITIGATION PARALEGAL. This position will primarily support our litigation team with drafting and filing of legal documents, coordination of witnesses, managing discovery requests and responses, preparation for trial, and all other tasks related to trial work, mediation, and litigation in general. Additionally, this position will work with our current paralegal and administrative staff to support the needs of the firm and its nine attorneys. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting trial lawyers in Iowa, impeccable office skills, and a willingness to collaborate and cooperate in a team atmosphere. We offer a competitive wage based on experience, 401(k) participation, and access to our group health, dental, and vision plan.

Please send a resume and cover letter to Scott A. Hall at [email protected].

01/22/2025

Our firm is now seeking applicants for the following positions:

RECEPTIONIST/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT. This position will answer phones, greet clients, and handle walk-in inquiries daily, and will serve as the executive assistant to founding partner James W. Carney, including, but not limited to typing all correspondence, drafting documents, coordinating communications, and other administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have impeccable phone etiquette, good customer service skills, work well with a team, and employ good grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

FINANCE MANAGER. This position will handle all accounting for the firm including but not limited to accounts payable and receivable, trust accounting and audit preparation, working with our vendors, clients, employee benefit managers, and outside CPA firm. The ideal candidate will have experience running the finances of a law firm, or a closely held business. This position will be trained by our current Finance Manager as she moves to part time and then retirement.

Each position will be offered a competitive wage, 401(k) participation, and access to our group health, dental, and vision plan.

Please send a resume and cover letter to Scott A. Hall at [email protected].

01/17/2025

Our firm is very proud to announce the addition of Michael J. Carroll as Partner effective January 1st. Mike brings a wealth of experience to our practice in the areas of discrimination, civil rights, commercial litigation, personal injury, employment, trial advocacy and mediation. Mike brings our partnership count to six in our ten-attorney, general practice law firm.

Congratulations Mike and welcome to the team!

05/31/2024

12/11/2023

We are very proud to announce the addition of two new attorneys to our law firm: Michael J. Carroll brings a wealth of experience in the areas of employment, personal injury, civil rights, civil litigation, and mediation, and Danielle A. Dunne brings the criminal defense practice back to our firm after a lengthy absence, as well as civil litigation, family law, and appeals. Welcome to the team Mike and Dani!

07/12/2022

Check out the legislative review from our lobbying team.

Check out the latest issue of The Iowa Lawyer magazine online. The ISBA Legislative Counsel is on the cover with their "Legislative Session Review" article on page 6 covering Iowa's 2021-2022 legislative session.
http://ow.ly/4YBa50JSTFO

03/30/2022

Today we celebrate our newest equity partner at Carney Appleby Law - Katie Raisch.

Katie first joined our firm as a law clerk during her 1L year at Drake Law School. From the beginning it was clear that Katie possessed the abilities, the drive, and the passion necessary to improve clients lives through the professional practice of law. She practices in all areas of civil law but her primary focus is helping families when they need it the most. As a law clerk, an Associate, and now our Partner, her contributions to our firm and the Iowa justice system are immeasurable.

Congratulations Katie and welcome to the Partnership!

https://www.carneyappleby.com/attorney/katrina-l-raisch/

02/23/2022

Our founding partner Jim Carney argued before the Iowa Supreme Court last night. Read more about the case here.

The Wakonda Club and Jesse's Embers say insurers should have to cover lost income during COVID-19 shutdowns under 'business interruption' policies.

02/11/2021

Partners Jim Carney and Doug Struyk with the ISBA Legislative Update.

Chief ISBA Legislative Counsel Jim Carney and Asst. Legislative Counsel Doug Struyk recently recorded a video update on the ISBA's affirmative legislative program and other legislation of interest as the fast-paced 2021 session enters its fifth week. http://ow.ly/QLGw50DxNfD