About Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.

Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. stands on 135 years of legal excellence, bringing ethical advocacy and strategic representation to municipalities, educational institutions, and private entities across Iowa and beyond. The firm’s long-established reputation is built on deep industry knowledge, meticulous preparation, and a commitment to delivering sound, forward-thinking legal solutions. With a practice grounded in integrity and precision, the firm provides clients with guidance informed by decades of multifaceted experience and a keen understanding of complex regulatory, commercial, and public-sector challenges.

Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. offers comprehensive services across litigation, labor and employment, education law, public finance, corporate governance, real estate, and governmental affairs. Each matter is approached through a personalized strategy, aligning legal pathways with client priorities while maintaining strict confidentiality. The firm’s attorneys bring valuable insight from judicial clerkships, executive and legislative roles, and significant leadership positions within professional organizations. This combined experience translates into advocacy that is both nuanced and results-driven, positioning clients for strong outcomes in negotiations, hearings, and courtroom settings.

Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. is recognized for exceptional professionalism and peer-acknowledged excellence. AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and consistently honored by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, and Great Plains Super Lawyers, the firm maintains a standard of service defined by diligence, ethical practice, and strategic clarity. Such recognition reflects the firm’s long-standing dedication to quality counsel, informed judgment, and meaningful client partnerships built on trust and transparency.

Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. continues to invest in future talent and strong community presence through associate development programs, leadership involvement, and a culture rooted in collaboration, diversity, and the Midwest work ethic. Supported by robust internal initiatives and a commitment to collective excellence, the firm leverages shared knowledge to deliver high-value legal representation. Throughout every engagement, the firm remains focused on safeguarding client interests, managing risk with precision, and providing guidance that empowers informed decision-making.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Corporations
  • Limited Liability Companies
  • Partnerships
  • Proprietorships
  • Agricultural Cooperatives
  • Drafting And Review Of Business Contracts
  • Financial Transactions
  • Real Estate Transactions
  • Joint Ventures
  • Mergers And Acquisitions
  • Various Regulatory Agreements
  • Board Governance
  • Economic Development/Urban Renewal
  • Procurement/Contracting
  • Public Finance
Real Estate
  • Construction Law
  • Land Use
  • Property Issues
  • Eminent Domain
  • Real Estate Acquisition Or Sale
  • Purchase And Sale Agreements
  • Acquisition By Eminent Domain
  • Lease Agreements
  • Financing Of Real Estate Acquisitions
  • Negotiation Of Contracts For Demolition
Employment
  • Collective Bargaining/Labor Law
  • Employee Benefits
  • Wage Payment Laws
  • Employment Contracts
  • FMLA
  • ADEA
  • OWBPA
  • ADA
  • Title VII
  • Iowa Civil Rights Act
  • ERISA
  • COBRA
  • HIPAA
  • FLSA
  • Higher Education
  • Workers’ Compensation
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Administrative Law
  • Antitrust & Trade Regulation
  • Business & Commercial Litigation
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Construction Litigation
  • Directors & Officers Liability
  • Education Litigation
  • Environmental/Toxic Torts Litigation
  • Insurance Defense & Coverage
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Labor And Employment Litigation
  • Municipal Litigation
  • Personal Injury And Property Damage
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Professional Liability/Legal Malpractice
  • Securities Litigation
  • Student Issues
Estate Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Wills
  • Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
  • Executive Benefits
  • Family Business Succession
  • Charitable Giving
  • Multi-Generational Family Wealth Planning
  • Trust & Estate Administration
  • Tax Advice & Planning

Fees

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Office location for Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.

Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.

100 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309