Simpson, Jensen, Abels, Fischer & Bouslog, P.C.

Simpson, Jensen, Abels, Fischer & Bouslog has served Iowa clients and businesses for over 90 years with practical legal guidance across adoption, estate planning, family law, real estate, corporate law, employment litigation, workers' compensation, and personal injury matters. Based in Des Moines, the firm represents over 100 corporations and emphasizes tailored solutions to each client's unique circumstances.

About

Simpson, Jensen, Abels, Fischer & Bouslog has served Iowa clients and businesses for over 90 years, maintaining a steadfast commitment to problem-solving and practical legal guidance across a broad range of practice areas.

Founded in 1927 by Gregory Brunk and Peter Janss, the firm has built a distinguished legacy within Iowa's legal community. Throughout its history, the practice has counted among its attorneys some of the state's most accomplished legal professionals, including George Wilson, a prominent legislative lobbyist whose advocacy secured beer and wine sales in Iowa grocery stores, and Charles F. Wennerstrum, who served as a judge at the Nuremberg war crimes trials following World War II and later became an Iowa Supreme Court Justice. The firm has also played a significant role in major undertakings, serving as legal counsel for the construction of the Alaskan pipeline and the Saudi Arabian highway for Greene Construction Company, one of the world's largest construction contractors at the time.

Today, Simpson, Jensen, Abels, Fischer & Bouslog maintains offices in downtown Des Moines and represents both individuals and businesses throughout the state. The firm currently serves as corporate counsel for more than 100 corporations and handles matters spanning adoption, estate planning and administration, family law, real estate transactions, business and corporate law, employment and labor law litigation, workers' compensation claims, and personal injury litigation.

The firm's approach emphasizes taking time to understand each client's unique circumstances and developing tailored solutions to their legal challenges. Client testimonials reflect appreciation for this personalized attention. Attorneys including Ryan Genest, Jack Pennington, and Gary Fischer have earned recognition for their work on family law matters, corporate guidance, and workers' compensation cases respectively. In one workers' compensation arbitration, a client credited Gary Fischer's diligence with securing a major award following a 25-page decision by the Compensation Commissioner.

Workers' compensation representation exemplifies the firm's practical orientation. Rather than encouraging unnecessary representation, the firm acknowledges that straightforward claims involving minor injuries and minimal wage loss may not require attorney involvement. However, when employers refuse to report injuries, when claims are denied, or when complications arise, the firm helps clients navigate procedural requirements and appeal processes. All workers' compensation work is handled on a contingency basis, meaning clients pay no upfront fees and attorneys are compensated only if the client receives payment.

Simpson, Jensen, Abels, Fischer & Bouslog is located at 400 Locust Street, Suite 400, in Des Moines.

Overview compiled from the firm's website