BrownWinick Law Firm

09/03/2026

We’re excited to share that Kasey Vogel has been promoted to Chief Growth Officer at BrownWinick.

Kasey has brought strong leadership, energy, and strategic insight to the firm, helping drive key growth initiatives and support BrownWinick’s long-term vision. We’re grateful for her contributions and look forward to all she will accomplish in this new role.

Congratulations, Kasey!

Kasey Vogel is promoted to Chief Growth Officer at BrownWinick, focusing on growing our strategy, and expanding our capabilities.

09/02/2026

We recently celebrated BrownWinick’s 75th anniversary and reflected on the partnerships, milestones, and community investment that have shaped our firm’s journey. From our beginnings in Des Moines to serving clients across the country, we’re proud of the role we’ve played in Iowa’s growth — and excited for what lies ahead. Read more about our story: https://hubs.ly/Q04w3G6c0

Greater Des Moines Partnership

09/01/2026

Join us on Thursday, September 10, 2026, for the next MBBI - Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries IA event, where BrownWinick attorney Abigail Hillers will co-present with James Morris , Financial Advisor of UBS, on “After the Wire Clears: Wealth Protection for Business Owners.”

This informal, collaborative program brings together business owners and trusted advisors—including brokers, bankers, CPAs, insurance and financial professionals, and attorneys—for practical discussion and shared insight covering the preservation and transfer of wealth, estate plans, trust and gifting strategies, charitable planning, family governance, risk management, and coordination of legal planning with financial and investment advisors to help protect proceeds from a liquidity event and align them with the business owner’s long-term personal and family goals.

Register today: https://hubs.ly/Q04szmMV0

08/26/2026

We are honored to recognize Attorney Mandy Hughes on 30 incredible years with the firm. For three decades, Mandy has exemplified the highest standards of client service, legal excellence, and mentorship.

Mandy, thank you for your loyalty, integrity, and the lasting impact you continue to make every day. Please join us in celebrating 30 remarkable years — and the legacy still in the making.

08/24/2026

We’re proud to share that attorney Matt Mauntel-Medici has been selected as a participant in the Leadership Iowa 2026–27 class. Leadership Iowa, a program of Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI), brings together leaders from across the state to explore the key issues, opportunities, and communities shaping Iowa’s future.

We’re excited to see Matt join this outstanding group of leaders and represent BrownWinick throughout the program year. Congratulations Matt!
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08/22/2026

Celebrating 15 Years of Innovation & Insight!

Please join us in congratulating David Breiner on 15 years with the firm! As a trusted IP attorney, David has spent the past decade and a half helping clients protect their ideas, strengthen their strategies, and move confidently from concept to market. Here’s to the past achievements and the many breakthroughs still to come!

08/21/2026

Iowa businesses pursuing the new R&D Tax Credit should act now. The updated program requires IEDA certification by September 30th, confirmation of eligibility, and annual verification by an independent Iowa CPA. Early preparation will be critical under the new Iowa-specific requirements. Read more in our latest blog by tax attorneys Chris Nuss and Tim Reilly.
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Iowa businesses seeking the new R&D Tax Credit must complete IEDA certification by Sept. 30 and engage an independent Iowa CPA for annual verification.

08/20/2026

August is National Make-A-Will Month, but a will is only part of the plan. If your goal is to age in place and remain in your home, it’s also important to have documents in place for the years before death — including a financial power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, and living will. Our latest blog by Keyan McAreavy explains why these tools matter and how they can help keep decisions in the hands of the people you choose.

A will is only one part of an estate plan. Learn how powers of attorney and advance directives can help support aging in place and avoid court involvement.

08/20/2026

We are proud to share that 30 BrownWinick attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, including several attorneys named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®.

We are also pleased to celebrate Robert Hodges, who was named Lawyer of the Year in Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law in Des Moines.

Congratulations to all of those honored. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q04tJkqD0

BrownWinick congratulates 30 attorneys in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® & celebrates Robert Hodges for being named Lawyer of the Year.

08/19/2026

Intellectual property should not be an afterthought. In his latest article with the Corridor Business Journal, BrownWinick attorney Charlie Damschen explains why a strong IP strategy can help drive growth, strengthen valuation, and create long-term competitive advantage. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q04twzRN0

Intellectual property is often treated as a legal formality, just something to address after the “real” business decisions are made. However, that instinct can be costly, and a well-constructed intellectual property (IP) strategy is not a defensive afterthought but a growth engine. In today’s ...