Harley C. Erbe

Harley has spent his law career exclusively handling civil litigation matters. He founded Erbe Law Firm in July 2005. Harley represents individuals and small businesses in car accident, personal injury law, employment law, contract law, insurance law, and construction defect cases in Iowa and nationwide. He has argued and tried jury and nonjury cases in Iowa state and federal court. Harley has also argued before the United States Court of Appeals, the Iowa Supreme Court, and the Iowa Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers. Membership in the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers is by invitation only, upon sponsorship and recommendation from peers and judges and unanimous approval by the Board of Governors. Membership is limited to 250 trial attorneys who have displayed exceptional skills and the highest integrity, and who have dedicated their professional lives primarily to trial practice. He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a national organization of experienced trial lawyers and judges dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the civil jury trial. Membership to ABOTA is by invitation only upon nomination by a member of ABOTA's Iowa Chapter. Attorneys must have significant jury trial experience to be considered for ABOTA. The Litigation Counsel of America (“LCA”) has also invited Harley as a member. LCA membership is limited to 3,500 attorneys throughout the Americas who are invited to join because they’ve demonstrated effectiveness and accomplishment in litigation, both at the trial and appellate levels. The National Trial Lawyers Association has named Harley as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer for Iowa. Harley has also been selected as a member of the American Academy of Trial Attorneys, an invitation-only organization that recognizes the top 100 trial lawyers in Iowa, as well as Great Plains Super Lawyers, also an invitation-only organization.

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

Construction Law

Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation

Animal & Dog Law

Nursing Home Abuse

Products Liability

Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

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Iowa

Since 1999

Northern District -- Iowa

Southern District -- Iowa

8th Circuit

9th Circuit

Owner

Erbe Law Firm

2005 - Current

Partner

Nelson, Erbe & Webster

2002 - 2005

Associate

Walker Law Firm

1999 - 2002

Drake University Law School

J.D. (1999) | Law

1996 - 1999

Honors: High Honors; Order Of The Coif; Drake Law Review

Activities: Delta Theta Phi

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

B.A. (1996) | Political Science

1992 - 1996

American Inns of Court

Current

American Academy of Trial Attorneys

Current

National Trial Lawyers Association

Current

Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers

Fellow

Current

Iowa State Bar Association

Current

State Bar of Iowa, Member

Q. Was just fired from a job for a having back problems. Dr requested I be put on light duty for 2 weeks. Was then fired

January 10, 2019

A: The answer will depend upon the specific factual circumstances of your situation. You should schedule a meeting with an employment law attorney.

Q. If the police don't file charges ,could i still sue for personnal injurys

November 29, 2018

A: You, and your family, can still sue. Claims would be available against the perpetrators of the attack and the bar. Contact an attorney for a full review of both possible claims.

Q. I have appealed a denial of unemployment benefits, this goes to an ALJ.

November 29, 2018

A: You could consider submitting interrogatories and document requests to the employer seeking the information you desire. Those are allowed under the administrative rules that govern contested unemployment benefits appeals. You could also review the administrative rules to determine how you can compel the participation of any current employees that you wish to use as a witness. If you aren't able to retain a lawyer, the staff at Iowa Workforce Development's Unemployment Insurance Appeals Bureau and the information on its website will be your best sources.