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The law firm of Hayes Lorenzen Biderman Lawyers, PLC is comprised of attorneys with the highest legal and ethical standards. They take cases because it is the right thing to do.

They provide a free initial consultation and, in most cases, there are no legal fees unless they recover on behalf of their clients.

The firm's founder, James P. Hayes, is listed in "Best Lawyers of America." He is a Fellow with the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers and the American College of Trial Lawyers. He is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, having served on the Board of Governors. To learn more about James, click here.

Karen Lorenzen is also listed in "Best Lawyers of America." She is a fellow in the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers and the American College of Trial Lawyers. She is also a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, and she is a member of the University of Iowa Letterman's Association and the Iowa Plus Board (Governing Board for Women's Athletics). Finally, Ms. Lorenzen holds membership in both the Iowa and Florida Bar Associations. To learn more about Karen, click here.

Mike Biderman became the firm’s managing partner in 2023 and is also a Fellow with the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers and recent inductee of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Mike holds membership in both the Iowa and Alaska Bar Associations. To learn more about Mike, click here.

Adara Opiola is an associate attorney who graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in May 2024 and was admitted to the Iowa Bar in September 2024. Adara is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association, Iowa Association for Justice, and the Iowa State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. To learn more about Adara, click here. click here.

Hayes Lorenzen Lawyers, PLC.

Tel: (319) 432-7948
Fax: (319) 887-3687

Our Address
125 S. Dubuque St. Ste 580
Iowa City, IA 52240

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Hayes Lorenzen Biderman Lawyers, PLC proudly serves clients throughout Iowa, including Johnson County, Linn County, Polk County and Black Hawk County.

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