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Des Moines Litigation Attorney
Expertise, Integrity And Excellence In Legal Representation
Long & Gilliam is an association of attorneys based in Iowa in Des Moines, Iowa. We represent small, medium and large businesses, owners and senior executives, human resources personnel and in-house counsel in a wide variety of legal issues involving commercial and business litigation.
Our founding attorney, Scott L. Long, have more than 50 years of combined legal experience representing individuals, as well as public and private companies, in business and commercial litigation disputes matters. We provide legal guidance and representation to clients throughout central Iowa. We are tenacious litigators and persuasive negotiators who can ably represent your interest in court, in mediation, in arbitration and in out-of-court settlement discussions.
Our Practice Areas
Commercial & Business Litigation
Des Moines Commercial Litigation Attorney With Proven Courtroom Experience
Scott Long is a Des Moines commercial litigation attorney with decades of experience representing businesses and individuals in complex commercial disputes. His work in commercial litigation has been recognized by peers through selection to Best Lawyers in America and an AV Preeminent* rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest standards of legal skill, ethics, and professionalism.
As a solo practitioner, Scott Long offers clients direct access to their attorney at every stage of litigation. He personally handles case strategy, negotiations, court appearances, and trial preparation, ensuring continuity, accountability, and informed decision-making throughout the legal process.
Scott Long has successfully tried cases in Iowa state and federal courts and has represented clients in arbitration, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolution proceedings. He also has experience handling appeals in state and federal appellate courts, providing clients with guidance from initial dispute through resolution.
Clients choose this Des Moines commercial litigation attorney for clear communication, realistic advice, and advocacy grounded in practical courtroom experience. His approach emphasizes thorough preparation, ethical representation, and results-oriented strategy tailored to each client’s business goals.
We have each tried numerous cases to successful conclusion in state and federal courts and have also successfully represented clients in arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution proceedings. We have both also successfully represented clients in state and federal appellate courts.
No Problem Is Too Difficult For Us To Solve
We have big-firm experience and can offer clients the advantages that come with this. As solo practitioners working together as associates, we have the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of a small-firm practice. We focus on work and on satisfying our clients. We think you will find our lack of pretense and focus on client satisfaction a welcome relief.
We are comfortable taking on complex, even messy cases. We thrive on the challenges difficult cases pose. To learn more about your options and opportunities, contact the Des Moines business litigation attorneys at Long & Gilliam online or calling 515-883-2222.
*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.