Business Details
Your Trusted Des Moines Law Firm for Comprehensive Legal Solutions
At Graham & Ervanian PC, we bring over 60 years of combined legal experience to individuals and businesses across Iowa. Our attorneys are dedicated to delivering personalized service while leveraging the sophistication of large-firm expertise within a responsive small-firm environment. We specialize in business and commercial transactions, trial practice, real estate and construction law, employment litigation, personal injury, and workers' compensation. Our approach prioritizes proactive legal strategies to prevent disputes while maintaining the capability to advocate aggressively in court when necessary. We serve a diverse clientele, including restaurants, agricultural companies, franchisors, and automotive businesses, with tailored solutions for both emerging and established organizations.Our team's background in major Des Moines law firms informs our commitment to cost-effective, client-focused representation. We emphasize clear communication and strategic planning to resolve legal challenges efficiently, whether in contract negotiations, litigation, or regulatory compliance matters. Our practice extends to appellate advocacy before Iowa's highest courts, ensuring comprehensive support for clients' legal needs.
Services
Employment Litigation
Real Estate Law
Business Transactions
Trial Practice
Workers Compensation
Personal Injury
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of combined legal experience in Iowa courts
- Our attorneys previously held partnership positions at major Des Moines law firms
- We handle complex business transactions and litigation with strategic precision
- We provide personalized service in a flexible small-firm environment
- Our practice spans six core legal areas with industry-specific expertise
Services
Business Transactions
We assist Iowa businesses with formation, mergers, acquisitions, and contract negotiations. Our attorneys handle shareholder agreements, asset sales, and business dissolution matters. We provide strategic counsel to restaurants, agricultural companies, and automotive businesses to protect their interests in commercial transactions.
Employment Litigation
We represent Iowa employers and employees in contract disputes, wrongful termination claims, and discrimination cases. Our practice covers wage and hour disputes, non-compete agreements, and workplace discrimination based on race, gender, or disability. We advocate for clients in state and federal courts.
Workers Compensation
We help injured Iowa workers obtain maximum compensation benefits for workplace injuries. Our services include representing clients in disputes over disability benefits, medical care reimbursement, and vocational rehabilitation. We also assist employers with workers' compensation compliance matters.
Trial Practice
Our trial attorneys handle complex business disputes, contract litigation, and personal injury cases across Iowa. We represent clients in banking litigation, real estate disputes, and construction law matters. Our experience extends to appellate advocacy before Iowa's Supreme Court.
Real Estate Law
We provide legal counsel for commercial and residential real estate transactions in Iowa. Our services include contract drafting, title examination, and dispute resolution for developers, property managers, and individual homeowners throughout the state.
People
Gregory G.T. Ervanian
Attorney
With decades of experience in Iowa law, Gregory focuses on business transactions and litigation. He previously held partnership roles at major Des Moines firms and brings strategic legal counsel to corporate and individual clients.
Joseph A. Cacciatore
Attorney
Joseph specializes in employment law and workers' compensation cases. His practice addresses wrongful termination, discrimination claims, and workplace injury disputes for Iowa businesses and employees.
Questions
What areas of law does Ervanian & Cacciatore specialize in?
We focus on business law, employment litigation, workers' compensation, real estate law, personal injury, and trial practice across Iowa.
Do your attorneys have experience in Iowa courts?
Yes, our attorneys have over 60 years of combined experience in Iowa's state and federal courts, including appellate advocacy.
How do you handle business dispute resolution?
We combine proactive contract drafting with aggressive courtroom representation, handling disputes from initial negotiations through litigation if necessary.
What types of businesses do you represent?
We serve Iowa businesses including restaurants, agricultural companies, franchisors, automotive dealerships, and construction firms.
How can injured workers get help with claims?
Our workers' compensation practice assists with benefit claims, medical reimbursement disputes, and representing clients before the Iowa Workers' Compensation Commissioner.
