Overview

Sean is a member attorney in the firm's construction practice group, representing clients in matters in state and federal courts. Sean has represented contractors, subcontractors, public entities, and individuals in commercial and residential construction disputes, including maintaining verdicts on appeal. His background as a law clerk for Chief District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand in the Northern District of Iowa helped him develop a knowing appreciation for the nuance and tactics involved in high-stakes litigation.

Construction Industry Focus

Clients seek Sean for representation in business and construction matters including arbitration, breach of contract, lien and foreclosure actions, business disputes, homeowners’ associations, and other matters. 

Des Moines, Iowa Trial Attorney

Sean's litigation practice also includes representing clients in contract disputes, regulatory board matters, products and premises liability, personal injury (plaintiff and defense), and wrongful death.

Criminal Defense attorney

Sean represents individuals and businesses in white collar matters in both the state and federal courts. His criminal defense practice includes assisting clients on issues related to health care, finance and banking, government regulation, immigration, and conspiracy. He is a member of the Criminal Justice Act Federal Defender's Panel.

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Contact Sean today or call 515-288-6041 for more information. 

Experience

Experience

  • Member Attorney, Whitfield & Eddy Law
  • Chair, Whitfield & Eddy Law Litigation Practice Group, 2024—present
  • Law Clerk to the Honorable Leonard T. Strand, Northern District of Iowa

Seminars

  • Master Builders of Iowa Annual Winter Conference, February 2026
  • American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting, April 2025
  • Master Builders of Iowa Annual Winter Conference, February 2025
  • American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting, April 2024
  • Master Builders of Iowa Annual Winter Conference, February 2024
  • Master Builders of Iowa Annual Winter Conference, February 2023
  • American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law Fall Meeting, September 2022
  • Master Builders of Iowa Annual Winter Conference, February 2022

Insights

Events & Speaking Engagements

Affiliations

Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
  • Iowa State Bar Association Construction Group CLE Committee
  • Polk County Bar Association, Co-chair, CLE Committee (2022—present)

Honors & Recognitions

Honors & Recognitions

  • Selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation - Construction (2025—2026)

Thought Leadership and Presentations

Thought Leadership and Presentations

  • Moderator, "Parenting and the Legal Profession," Polk County Bar Association Fall General Practice CLE, Des Moines, Iowa, November 2022

Education

University of Iowa College of Law, J.D. 

Wartburg College, B.A., magna cum laude

Admissions

  • Iowa
    U.S. District Court - Southern District of Iowa
    U.S. District Court - Northern District of Iowa
    U.S. Court of Appeals - Eighth Circuit
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