The most recent edition of The Dispute Resolver addresses issues related to the arbitration of construction disputes, from drafting the arbitration agreement to choosing an arbitrator.  It also provides updates in construction law, including recent case law regarding Georgia’s anti-indemnity statute.  The most recent edition of The Dispute Resolver can be found at the following link:

The Dispute Revolver, January 2012

Attorney Anthony Osborn is a member of the Publications Subcommittee for Division I of the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry.  Division I focuses on dispute avoidance and resolution, including mediation, arbitration, and trials.  As a member of Division I’s Publications Subcommittee, Anthony works in conjunction with three other construction attorneys to generate, edit and publish Division I’s monthly newsletter, The Dispute Resolver.  Members of the Construction Forum represent all facets of the construction industry, including but not limited to owners, general contractors, design professionals, subcontractors, suppliers, construction managers, insurers and sureties.  The Construction Forum’s mission is to serve the construction industry through education and leadership.  The Goosmann Law Firm, located in Sioux City, Iowa, has attorneys licensed in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and California.

Attorney Anthony Osborn has been appointed to the Publications Subcommittee for Division I of the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry.  Division I of the Forum focuses on dispute avoidance and resolution.  As a member of Division I’s Publications Subcommittee, Anthony works in conjunction with three other construction attorneys to generate, edit and publish Division I’s monthly newsletter, The Dispute Resolver.  Members of the Construction Forum represent all facets of the construction industry, including but not limited to owners, general contractors, design professionals, subcontractors, suppliers, construction managers, insurers and sureties.  The Construction Forum’s mission is to serve the construction industry through education and leadership.

Goosmann Law Firm is seeking a highly motivated, energetic and talented individual with experience and a professional demeanor to join the Goosmann Law Firm team for a full time Client Relations Administrator position to start immediately.  Qualified candidate(s) must have quick, proficient, detail oriented experience with Microsoft Office Professional including but not limited to Word, Outlook, Excel and Adobe. Must be a self starter and have the ability to work independently. Requirements include excellent grammar, punctuation, organization, and communication skills. Must also have strong time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task to keep up with the fast paced/deadline oriented environment.  Responsibilities include but not limited to management of all aspects of client relations and client development, call center, vendors, secretarial services, marketing, procurement, Firm website and social networking.  

If you are ready to make the change, and accept the challenge of a rewarding career, please forward your resume with cover letter to kris@goosmannlaw.com. Thank you for interest in employment with Goosmann Law Firm. Please include salary requirements and expectations in your cover letter.

Matthew S. Campbell has joined the Goosmann Law Firm as an Of Counsel Attorney.  Matthew obtained his B.S. degree from Morningside College in 1993 with a double major in Economics and Political Science and a minor in Business Administration.  Mr. Campbell earned his Juris Doctor, with distinction, from the University of Iowa College of Law and holds a Master of Laws degree in Taxation from Georgetown University.

Matt was a 2010 Iowa candidate for U.S. Congress and previously served as a four-state regional lead for international taxation at BKD, LLP–the nation’s 10th largest accounting firm.  He earlier worked at Kalbian Hagerty, LLP in Washington D.C. with whom he remains affiliated as well as at KPMG, LLP in Houston, Atlanta and its Washington National Tax office performing merger and acquisition and international tax consulting services.

Mr. Campbell can assist in areas including but not limited to privately-held business structuring and succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, like-kind exchange planning, personal tax planning, tax controversies, estate planning, non-profit tax planning, and international taxation.  He has drafted tax opinions and IRS private letter ruling requests and further assists companies with regard to employee hiring incentives and other federal tax credits and incentives. 

Matthew’s general practice includes but is not limited to Taxation.  Matthew is licensed to practice in Iowa.

Jeana L. Goosmann is the new Chair of the Iowa State Bar Association Media Relations Committee.  Jeana plans to work with the Committee to be the guides for legal information for the media, journalists and social network sites.  The Iowa State Bar Association is the source for Iowa legal matters in the state.

Attorney Christopher Barondeau has joined the Goosmann Law Firm.  Barondeau is a graduate of Creighton University Law School and received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Dakota.  Chris is currently serving as a 2^nd Lieutenant (Military Intelligence) with the Nebraska Army National Guard (HHD of the 126^th Chemical Battalion). Chris deployed with A Co of the 153^rd Engineer Battalion (South Dakota Army National Guard) to Iraq from Feb 2004-Feb 2005 where he served as a combat engineer. Chris represents individuals and entities in legal disputes and proceedings, and acts as general counsel to various businesses.  Chris’ general practice includes but is not limited to Agricultural Law, Business Law and Corporate Law.  Chris is licensed to practice in Iowa.

Attorneys Jeana Goosmann and Chris Barondeau were among several speakers to present at the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation (CALT) Seminar in Ames, Iowa on September 8, 2011.  Jeana and Chris presented on “Protecting your Agricultural Interests Before a Bankruptcy is Filed” at the Annual Seminar.  For more information on this Seminar and CALT, visit the website at www.calt.iastate.edu.

Iowa State Bar Association President Bob Waterman appointed Attorney Lindsey Buchheit to serve on the Annual Meeting Committee for the 2011-2012 year.  Lindsey joins roughly 20 other Attorneys from throughout the state of Iowa on this Committee.  More information about the Committee and other aspects of the Iowa State Bar Association can be found at www.iowabar.org.

Lindsey Buchheit is now mediating family law cases in the Northern District of Iowa.  Mediation in Iowa has become an increasingly popular method of resolving family law issues.  The mediator acts as a neutral third party to assist the parties in reaching an agreement regarding some or all of the issues in their case.  Generally, compared to trial, mediation is less adversarial, allows families greater control over the outcome of their case, and saves time and money.

Attorney Lindsey Buchheit will be authoring the estate planning section of the Iowa State Bar Association (ISBA) Young Lawyer Division (YLD) Elder Law Handbook; Lindsey is a member of the ISBA YLD Elder Law Committee.  The Elder Law Committee is a volunteer organization of lawyers whose focus is to ensure that current and future attorneys are prepared to meet the legal needs and protect the rights of aging and older Iowans.