Gary J. Schmit

Michael R. Young is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Michael R., who practices law in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dean R. Einck is an Attorney and Senior Vice President at S&I whose work focuses on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures of businesses, corporate law, tax law, estate planning, and communications law, employee benefits and executive compensation. Dean is the chair of the Media and Communications Practice Group and has significant experience representing media companies including newspapers, commercial printers, television stations and internet businesses. Dean is listed in The Best Lawyers...

Sean W. Wandro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates. Sean W., who practices law in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sean W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy Reorganizations Commercial Transactions Born Bowling Green, Kentucky, March 25, 1954; admitted to bar, 1982, Iowa; U. S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit. Education: Western Kentucky University (B.A.,cum laude, 1976); University of Iowa (J.D. 1982). Research Editor, Journal of Corporation Law, 1981-1982. Law Clerk to the Hon. Wm. W. Thinnes, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Northern District of Iowa 1982-1984. C...

Robert D. Houghton is an Attorney and Senior Vice President at S&I whose work focuses on litigation, primarily medical malpractice defense and products liability. Bob is listed in the Best Lawyers in America in Medical Malpractice Law and Product Liability Litigation. Bob is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, is a Master in the Dean Mason Ladd Inns of Court, and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, the Defense Research...

Kirsten H. Frey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates. Kirsten H., who practices law in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kirsten H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jason R. Sytsma is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law and Trademark Law. Jason R., who practices law in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Linda M. Kirsch is an Attorney and Senior Vice President at Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C. Linda’s work focuses on commercial real estate, general corporate law, and commercial and securities law. She is listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for real estate law. She is often found reviewing or drafting loan documents, either for mortgage opinions, for assisting clients with all types of commercial lending transactions, or providing counsel to nonprofits on conduit bond financ...

Jennifer E. Rinden is an Attorney and Senior Vice President at S&I whose work focuses on litigation, primarily in medical malpractice defense and insurance defense. Jennifer is listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law, is a member of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, a member of the Iowa Defense Counsel and member of the Iowa Chapter of ABOTA. Jennifer also serves as a Volunteer Attorney for Iowa Legal Aid.

Timothy Klima is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Timothy, who practices law in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.