Michael A. Carmoney

Michael A. Carmoney is a civil trial attorney with Carmoney Law Firm, PLLC, in Urbandale, Iowa. He represents individuals, businesses, municipalities, and insurance companies in trial and appellate courts. His practice covers personal injury, property damage, construction defects, products liability, motor vehicle accidents, contract disputes, and employment matters. Michael also advises on insurance coverage questions, fraud investigations, and subrogation arising from fires and other major losses.

Michael earned a B.S. from Wittenberg University in 1987 and a J.D., with high honors, from Drake University in 1999. He also completed the International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy at Stanford University. These educational and professional programs support his litigation work, which requires preparation of testimony, evaluation of technical evidence, and careful explanation of legal issues to judges and juries.

Michael has handled civil jury and bench trials throughout Iowa, along with appeals in state and federal courts. His experience includes fire and explosion disputes, intentional torts, insurance contract and bad faith claims, and loss recovery matters. He is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator and has written about bad faith litigation and legal ethics. He has also delivered presentations on civil trial practice and assisted clients with coverage analysis and insurance fraud inquiries.

Michael A. Carmoney holds an AV-Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. In 2017, the Iowa Supreme Court appointed him to its Grievance Commission, which addresses attorney discipline matters. Michael is affiliated with fire investigation organizations and Iowa legal associations. His experience combines courtroom litigation with technical investigation and insurance-related legal advice, particularly when claims involve major property losses or contested coverage.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Carmoney Law Firm, PLLC
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Polk County Bar Association
• Member, Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission
• Member, National Association of Fire Investigators
• Member, International Association of Arson Investigators
• Honorary Counsel, Iowa/Nebraska Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigation Units

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• Drake University
  J.D. (High Honors)
• Wittenberg University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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