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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...

When navigating the complexities of divorce or family law issues, it's crucial to have robust legal support. I am Alexander “Alec” LeSher, a dedicated Senior Associate Attorney at Stange Law Firm. I serve clients from our Des Moines, Iowa office, extending my services throughout Polk County and nearby regions. I am committed to advocating for my clients, guiding them with compassion and diligence through the legal process. I graduated with the highest honors from Drake University Law School in May 2020, earning my Juris Doctor. I was inducted into the Order of the Coif and ranked 8th in my class. During...

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...