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.

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

Owner

Erbe Law Firm

2005 - Current

Partner

Nelson, Erbe & Webster

2002 - 2005

Associate

Walker Law Firm

1999 - 2002

State Bar of Iowa, Member

American Inns of Court

Current

American Academy of Trial Attorneys

Current

National Trial Lawyers Association

Current

Iowa State Bar Association

Current

Great Plains Super Lawyers

Current

Iowa

Since 1999

Northern District -- Iowa

Southern District -- Iowa

8th Circuit

9th Circuit

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Q. I bought a vehicle from a dealer and the transmission went out in it after 5 days of ownership.

April 15, 2018

A: You need an attorney that practices consumer fraud law. Specifically, Iowa Code 714H, Iowa's consumer fraud statute, is probably your best bet.

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

February 2, 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. What should I ask for in a vehicle accident settlement?

January 30, 2018

A: Every personal injury case is different and unique. Personal injury attorneys spend a lot of time on each case analyzing and evaluating its value. You'll need to hire one for that kind of analysis, which can't be achieved through a short question on this forum.