Ahlers & Cooney PC

Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. is an Iowa-based law firm with a history dating back to 1888 in Des Moines. The firm provides comprehensive legal services to businesses, educational institutions, and municipalities. Its attorneys focus on building strategic partnerships with clients, aiming to go beyond general legal counsel to serve as strategic problem solvers.

The firm has built a reputation for innovative solutions and effective risk management. Its legal professionals are experienced in both boardroom and courtroom settings, maintaining collegiality and professionalism. Ahlers & Cooney's attorneys include individuals with backgrounds in judicial clerkships and executive or legislative experience. The firm is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, recruiting and developing talent from various backgrounds.

Ahlers & Cooney's services are organized into Public Law and Private Law practice areas, which include specialized groups such as Education Law and Government Law. The firm also handles matters in Construction Law, Economic Development Law, Employment Law/Management, and various forms of litigation, including commercial, construction, labor & employment, municipal, and real estate. Additional practice areas include Municipal Law, Personal Injury Litigation/Defendants, Public Finance Law, and Workers' Compensation Law/Employers. The firm and its attorneys have received peer recognition, including an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and listings in Best Lawyers in America® and Chambers USA. The firm's office is located at 100 Court Avenue, Suite 600, Des Moines, Iowa.