Bussey Lawyers

Representing employees and workers in workplace issues since 2004. I concentrate my practice on protecting workers rights in Workers' Compensation Claims, Personal Injury and Employment Law, including wage and hour disputes, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violations; Federal Civil Rights Act violations for age, gender, race, sexual orientation and disabilities. I also represent individuals facing harassment on the basis of race, color and/or national origin under the Federal Civil Rights Act. We are experienced trial lawyers in representing workers faced with all types of employment law issues, including wrongful termination, sexual harassment, hostile-environment sexual harassment, quid...

Peter Ickes maintains a varied practice focused on litigation, including both civil and criminal law. Peter has trial and courtroom experience in both state and federal courts, including complex federal cases. He practices in every county in Iowa and is familiar with many county prosecutors, leading to positive outcomes for his clients. He is a client-focused lawyer, with an emphasis on communication and advocacy tailored to the needs of each case. He is a member of the Iowa Bar Association and Polk County Bar Association.

Nate Boulton is a workers’ compensation, personal injury, and labor/employment law attorney.

Tyler Coe is a distinguished divorce and family lawyer renowned for his transparent guidance, accessible approach, and expertise in navigating high-conflict cases. With a focus on fostering collaboration and open communication, Tyler is committed to dissecting the intricate dynamics of his clients’ personal and professional lives to secure the most favorable outcomes. Specializing in divorce, child custody, modifications, and complex disputes, Tyler brings a wealth of experience to mid-to-high asset family law matters. His clientele spans young professionals, seasoned executives, business owners, elected officials, community leaders, and stay-at-home spouses, all of whom benefit from his tailored legal strategies.

Pete Larkin began his career with the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2010, serving as an Attorney Advisor in the Office of Hearings Operations for the Iowa region. In this role, he collaborated closely with Administrative Law Judges, legal assistants, and fellow attorneys to adjudicate and manage a high volume of disability claims, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) cases. Over the course of his tenure, Pete developed expertise in the SSA’s five-step disability evaluation process, having helped process thousands of claims. His commitment to operational excellence and equitable adjudication led to his promotion to Supervisory...

Guy Cook is a trial lawyer. He has served as counsel in more than 1000 litigated matters and has tried more than 200 jury trials. He has successfully defended major business litigation, obtained million dollar jury verdicts and successfully defended significant federal criminal cases. He has tried complex civil and criminal cases throughout Iowa and the country, including wrongful death, serious personal injury, products liability, securities fraud, bank fraud, medical malpractice, manslaughter, healthcare, semi-truck collisions, insurance fraud, sexual assault, false arrest, dram shop, and breach of contract claims.

Guy is a double-board certified trial lawyer by the National Board of Trial...

Ben Stone practices primarily in criminal defense, postconviction relief and appeals. As attorney 'of counsel' at the Parrish Law Firm in Des Moines, he places a priority on maintaining excellent communication with his clients throughout his client's case. After receiving B.S. & M.A. degrees in history from Iowa State University, Stone led a statewide student association for several years before entering law school at Drake University. After earning his J.D. with honors, he became an associate at Parrish Kruidenier before assuming the helm of the Iowa ACLU. He has been practicing law at Parrish since 2014. Mr. Stone taught college part-time...

Mindi Vervaecke is an Attorney at Law for Wertz Law Firm, P.C. Her practice focuses on Workers' Compensation. Mindi joined the firm in 2021 and is committed to representing injured workers throughout the state of Iowa. As a 1996 graduate of the University of Iowa Law School with distinction, Mindi has been a member of the Iowa Association of Justice Workers' Compensation Core Group, Continuing Education Committee, Iowa Supreme Court Nominating Commission. Mindi currently serves as a member of the Iowa Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education, in addition to her memberships with the Iowa Association of Justice and Iowa Association...

I am passionate about business and technology risk. I have worked with small "shop around the corner" companies and multi-national Fortune 500 companies. Contact me if you are starting or growing your business and need assistance assessing or understanding your risk and creating a plan to move forward with confidence. I have a particularly strong technology background focused on software development, Internet businesses, electrical engineering, and telecommunications. I'm sometimes known as "the Geekiest Lawyer in Iowa."

Mark Thompson practices criminal defense law in Iowa City and the surrounding areas in Eastern Iowa. He has been operating his own firm, practicing in criminal law, since 2005. He has represented clients in over 2,000 criminal cases, with a majority of these cases being OWI / DUI. Mark has also handled contract defense cases for the Iowa State Public Defender, served as defense counsel for the Johnson County Drug Treatment Court, and served as a Judicial Magistrate. Now he focuses solely on his private criminal law practice.