“ I have always been committed to a higher level of thoroughness and knowledge of the law.

James E. Nervig

Shareholder

Jim Nervig is a shareholder of Brick Gentry P.C. He primarily works in the areas of real estate, tax sale law, tax assessment appeals, zoning, business law, estate planning, and civil and appellate litigation. Jim represents many clients in state and federal court, before administrative agencies, and in arbitration and mediation. For a number of years, Jim has prepared and presented seminars to attorneys, real estate professionals, municipal offices and other governmental officials on a variety of legal issues including zoning law, tax assessment appeals, eminent domain, tax sale procedures and real estate law. Before Jim joined the Firm in 2001, he was a partner and shareholder in the Des Moines law firm Petosa, Petosa, Boecker & Nervig where he worked for 13 years. Previous to this, he served for eight years as City Solicitor for Des Moines. Jim has written a number of manuals on legal topics, including Iowa Tax Sale Law, Iowa Real Property Assessment Law, Iowa Zoning Law and Special Statutes Relating to Rehabilitation of Vacant and Nuisance Properties. Current versions of each manual are available upon request.

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Areas of Practice

Honors & Recognition

Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® as among the elite in the following law practice areas:

Land Use and Zoning Law

Real Estate Law

Named Des Moines region's "Lawyer of the Year" by The Best Lawyers in America® in Land Use and Zoning Law, 2017.

Publications

Publications include:

Iowa Tax Sale Law

Iowa Real Property Assessment Law

Iowa Zoning Law

Special Statutes Relating to Rehabilitation of Vacant and Nuisance Properties

Presentations include:

Iowa State Bar Association 2016 Annual Meeting, "Iowa Zoning Law; Analysis of Cases Involving Important Zoning Issues," Des Moines, Iowa.

Annual Conference of the Iowa Municipal Professional Academy in Ames, Iowa, "Alternatives Available to Cities in Abating Nuisances, and Encouraging Redevelopment of Abandoned and Vacant Real Estate,"
July 27, 2016.

Iowa State Bar Association 2014 Annual Meeting, "Major Updates on Iowa's Real Property Tax Assessment Law," Des Moines, Iowa.

"Current Issues with Tax Sales" at the Drake University Law School Real Estate Transactions Seminar, Friday March 7, 2014, at the Neal and Bea Smith Legal Clinic, Des Moines, Iowa.

Education

University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 1976

University of Iowa, M.B.A., 1976

Central College, B.A., Economics, 1973

Memberships

Iowa State Bar Association

Iowa State Bar Association Committee on Real Property

Iowa State Bar Association Committee on Legal Forms

Iowa State Bar Association Real Property Legislation Subcommittee

Polk County Bar Association

Iowa Municipal Attorneys Association

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa

News & Insights

Jack A. Hatanpa Joins Brick Gentry P.C. as an Associate

Brick Gentry welcomes Jack A. Hatanpa as an Associate. At Brick Gentry, Jack offers services in areas including litigation, corporate and general business matters, construction, environmental technology, and public policy and regulation. His tenacity and strategic approach to the law allow him to guide clients through complex disputes, ensuring that each step taken is both efficient and thoughtfully tailored to their individual needs.

Dec 17, 2024

Luke D. Zielinski Joins Brick Gentry P.C. as an Associate

Brick Gentry welcomes Luke D. Zielinski as an Associate. At Brick Gentry, Luke offers services in areas including corporate and general business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate and municipal matters. His dedication and passion for his work allows him to help guide clients and create innovative solutions to intricate legal issues.

Oct 16, 2024

Dallas H. Hosey Joins Brick Gentry as Shareholder

We are delighted to announce that Dallas Hosey has joined Brick Gentry P.C. as a Shareholder. Dallas focuses his practice on taxation, business planning, estate planning, probate, bankruptcy, landlord-tenant issues, and litigation. His diverse expertise enables him to effectively address complex legal challenges and provide tailored solutions.

Jun 11, 2024