Attorneys
Andrew J. Lemmenes
Andy graduated from Pella High School in 2000. He went on to study at the University of Northern Iowa where he majored in History with a minor in Political Science/Law. From there he attended the University of Iowa where he received his JD and MBA degrees. He began working for the firm in 2008 and became a partner in 2014.
Andy is married to Katy and they have three children: Ellie, Jonah and Lydia. In his free time Andy enjoys spending time with his family, playing basketball, traveling, camping, fishing and hunting. Andy is an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and cheers for them no matter the final score of the game or their record.
Education:
Pella High School (2000)
University of Northern Iowa - BA (2004)
University of Iowa College of Law - JD (2008)
University of Iowa College of Business - MBA (2008)
Memberships and Associations:
Iowa State Bar Association
Humboldt County Bar Association
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Foundation (Board Member)
Humboldt Community School Foundation (Board Member)
Iowa Finance Authority/Title Guarantee
Brandon J. Dodgen
Brandon graduated from high school in 2001. He went on to study at Indiana Wesleyan University where he double majored in Political Science and Writing. From there he attended Duke University School of Law, including the University of Hong Kong's Asia-America Institute in Transnational Law, where he earned his JD degree.
Following graduation, Brandon was admitted to the Illinois bar and began practicing law as an associate with Jenner & Block's Chicago office in 2008. In 2010, he left the practice of law to spend time traveling the world until he returned to Iowa in 2012 to join his family's manufacturing business. In 2020 Brandon returned to the practice of law, was admitted to the Iowa bar, and began as an associate with the firm.
Brandon is married to Julie and they have five children: Agnes, Steadfast, Fritz, Ottilie, and Etta. In his free time, Brandon enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, tinkering with vehicles, and riding his Big Ruckus.
Education:
Indiana Wesleyan University - BS (2005)
University of Hong Kong - Institute in Transnational Law (2006)
Duke University School of Law - JD (2008)
Memberships and Associations:
Iowa Bar
Illinois Bar
Iowa State Bar Association
Humboldt County Bar Association
Humboldt County Community Foundation (Board Member)
Humboldt County Compensation Board (Board Member)
Iowa Finance Authority/Title Guarantee
Johnathon C. Wergeland
John graduated from Humboldt High School in 2017. He went on to study at the University of Iowa where he majored in Finance with a minor in Mathematics. From there he attended the University of Iowa College of Law where he received his JD degree. Following graduation, he was admitted to the Iowa Bar and began working for the firm in 2023.
In addition to practicing law, John also works with his father in their family’s farming operation. In his free time, John enjoys spending time with his family, working outdoors, playing with his golden retriever Odie, fishing, and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Education:
Humboldt High School (2017)
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business - BBA Finance | Mathematics Minor (2020)
University of Iowa College of Law - JD (2023)
Memberships and Associations:
Iowa Bar
Iowa State Bar Association
Humboldt County Bar Association
Humboldt County Community Foundation (Board Member)
Iowa Finance Authority/Title Guarantee