Attorney Profile

Rene graduated with distinction from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1985. Prior to law school, Rene obtained his Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Dakota in 1979 and his Master's Degree in 1980. He is admitted to and actively handles lawsuits and trials in federal, state and workers' compensation courts in Iowa, South Dakota and Nebraska. He is a member of the Iowa State, South Dakota State and Nebraska State Bar Associations.

Rene has a general practice, including but not limited to litigation, personal injury, trial law, workers' compensation, insurance defense and coverage, legal malpractice, professional liability, products liability, construction litigation and family law. Representation in civil litigation includes both plaintiffs and defendants and on behalf of both the employer and the injured worker in workers' compensation claims.

Rene was a Captain in the United State Air Force and was a Judge Advocate from 1988-1993. He was stationed at Offutt AFB in Omaha, Nebraska; Williams AFB in Chandler, Arizona; Assistant Professor, Legal Studies Department, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado; and operation Southern Watch.

Rene was born in Westbury, New York. In his teens, he moved to South Dakota. He has been in Sioux City, Iowa, since 1993. Rene and his wife, Cindie, have four children. He enjoys watching and coaching soccer and baseball.

Personal Injury
Family Law
Workers Compensation
Insurance Defense