(402) 510-1576
303 Locust Street Suite 400, Des Moines, IA, 50309, 
Carney & Appleby P.L.C. was founded by James W. Carney in 1976 to serve clients throughout the State of Iowa. The firm engages in a General Practice with a heavy emphasis on civil litigation and legislation. The firm has available effective, trained support personnel and is AV rated by Martindale and Hubbell.
Firm Specialties:
Carney & Appleby P.L.C. is a small firm which has a heavy emphasis on legislative matters and administrative law matters. Its specialties include the following: general practice, legislative law, business law, torts, real estate, family law, administrative law, insurance law, trials and appeals in Federal and State Courts.
Our experienced legislative lobbying team possesses over 65 years of experience in government affairs and lobbying at the Iowa Statehouse and Iowa Executive Branch level. The firm has established itself as a premier provider of these services.
We have represented several Fortune 500 companies, professional associations, and industry associations throughout Iowa as well as HMOs, healthcare facilities, and other organizations. Our major clients have included AT&T, Anheuser-Busch, Caesar's Entertainment, Facebook, Meredith Corporation, SSAB, Lexis-Nexis, I N G Americas, Mediacom Communications, AIG, HSBC, One Main Financial, Wells Fargo, the Iowa State Bar Association, the Iowa Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association, along with many other state associations.
1) Accountants Association of Iowa
2) American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
3) American Physical Therapy Association of Iowa
5) Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC.
10) CTIA - The Wireless Association
11) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
13) Iowa Association of Nurse Anesthetists
14) Iowa Athletic Trainers Society
16) Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association (ICREA)
19) Iowa Drainage District Association
21) Iowa State Bar Association
22) Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
23) Iowa-Nebraska Rental Dealers Association
24) Kira Learning
25) LS Power Midcontinent, LLC
26) Mediacom Communications Corporation
29) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association
30) RELX Inc.
31) Resale Power Group of Iowa
32) Southwest Transmission, LLC
35) Town Financial
DOUGLAS STRUYK joined Carney Appleby P.L.C. as an associate in 2013. Doug is a native of Council Bluffs, Iowa, graduating from Saint Albert High School in 1988. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture from Iowa State University in 1992. Doug received his Juris Doctorate from Creighton University School of Law in 1996 with Cum Laude honors and was admitted to the Iowa Bar in June of 1996. He is also a past president of the National Association of Bar Executives' Government Relations Section.
After graduating from law school, Doug was Chief of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship's Agricultural Diversification Bureau. After working at the Department of Agriculture, Doug returned home to manage his family's business, Struyk Turf, Ltd. In 2002, Doug was elected to the Iowa House representing Council Bluffs. During his time in the Iowa House, he was elected Assistant Minority Leader and was the Ranking Member of the House State Government Committee. He also served on the Judiciary, Economic Development, Commerce, and Agriculture Committees. Doug retired from the House 2010. In November of 2010, Doug was named Chief Legal Counsel to the Iowa Secretary of State's office. Doug also served as the office's senior legislative liaison. In May of 2012, he was selected by the Speaker of the House to serve as his Executive Officer, a position Doug held until joining Carney Appleby Law.
Doug has nearly two decades of government relations experience including time as a lawyer, lobbyist, and legislator. He has worked at the highest levels of both the executive and legislative branches of Iowa's government. Doug is well known at the Iowa Capitol as a skilled problem solver with a proven record of working with both parties to resolve controversial issues. He was a respected leader in the Iowa legislative process with a well-developed network and skill set.
(404) 375-2849
233 PEACHTREE STREET NE, SUITE 1225, ATLANTA, GA, 30303, 
1) ACT, Inc.
2) Airbnb, Inc.
5) Carvana
7) Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.
9) Clark Construction Group, LLC
11) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
15) Genentech, Inc., A Member of the Roche Group
16) Georgia Council of Public Libraries
17) Georgia Poultry Federation
19) Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
(816) 213-8282
217 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, 
(573) 680-6966
217 East Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, 
4) Casey's General Stores, Inc.
5) Conduent Inc. and Its Affiliates
6) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.
8) Fabius River Drainage District
11) Husch Blackwell Strategies
12) Indivior
13) Lake Ozark Marine Dealers Association
14) MCTA – The Missouri Internet & Television Association
17) Missouri Asphalt Pavement Association
18) Missouri Automobile Dealers Association
19) Missouri Coalition of Community Mental Health Centers
20) Missouri County Collectors Association
21) Missouri Health Connection
22) Missouri Hospital Association
23) Missouri Marine Dealers Association
24) Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC
27) Sheriff's Retirement System
28) Tenaska
29) University of Missouri System
31) VRBO
515-423-8873
300 SW 5th, Des Moines, IA, 50309, 
3) Area Education Agencies of Iowa
4) Association of Early Childhood Iowa Area Boards and Advocates
6) Bamboo Health (formerly Appriss Health)
8) CN Rail
9) COPIC
10) Eide Walton
12) Ho-Chunk, Inc.
13) Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
14) Iowa Chiropractic Physicians Clinic LLC
15) Iowa Community Action Association
16) Iowa Harness Horsemen's Association
20) Iowa Public Health Association
21) Iowa Rural Health Association
22) Iowa Section American Water Works Association
23) Iowa Society for Respiratory Care
24) Iowa Speech Language Hearing Association
25) Iowa West Racing Association
26) Iowa Wine Growers Association
29) Missouri River Energy Services
30) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
31) POET, LLC
32) Roblox
(415) 903-2800
c/o 28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815, Sausalito, CA, 94965, 
515-282-6803
303 Locust St. Ste. 400, Des Moines, IA, 50309, 
1) Accountants Association of Iowa
2) American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
3) American Physical Therapy Association of Iowa
5) Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC.
9) ClassWallet
11) CTIA - The Wireless Association
12) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
14) Iowa Association of Nurse Anesthetists
15) Iowa Athletic Trainers Society
17) Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association (ICREA)
20) Iowa Drainage District Association
22) Iowa State Bar Association
23) Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
24) Iowa-Nebraska Rental Dealers Association
25) Kira Learning
26) LS Power Midcontinent, LLC
27) Mediacom Communications Corporation
30) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association
31) RELX Inc.
32) Resale Power Group of Iowa
33) Southwest Transmission, LLC
36) Town Financial
(404) 909-4513
600 Peachtree St NE, Suite 3000, Atlanta, GA, 30308, 
515-282-6803
303 Locust Street Suite 400, Des Moines, IA, 50309, 
1) Accountants Association of Iowa
2) American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
3) American Physical Therapy Association of Iowa
5) Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC.
10) CTIA - The Wireless Association
11) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
13) Iowa Association of Nurse Anesthetists
14) Iowa Athletic Trainers Society
16) Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association (ICREA)
19) Iowa Drainage District Association
21) Iowa State Bar Association
22) Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
23) Iowa-Nebraska Rental Dealers Association
24) Kira Learning
25) LS Power Midcontinent, LLC
26) Mediacom Communications Corporation
29) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association
30) RELX Inc.
31) Resale Power Group of Iowa
32) Southwest Transmission, LLC
35) Town Financial
515-490-8559
7171 Woodland Ave #252, West Des Moines, IA, 50266, 
3) Area Education Agencies of Iowa
4) Association of Early Childhood Iowa Area Boards and Advocates
6) Bamboo Health (formerly Appriss Health)
8) CN Rail
9) COPIC
10) Eide Walton
12) Ho-Chunk, Inc.
13) Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
14) Iowa Chiropractic Physicians Clinic LLC
15) Iowa Community Action Association
16) Iowa Harness Horsemen's Association
20) Iowa Public Health Association
21) Iowa Rural Health Association
22) Iowa Section American Water Works Association
23) Iowa Society for Respiratory Care
24) Iowa Speech Language Hearing Association
25) Iowa West Racing Association
26) Iowa Wine Growers Association
29) Missouri River Energy Services
30) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
31) POET, LLC
32) Roblox
310 West State St, Trenton, NJ, 08618, 
2025708526
51 Franklin Street, Boston, MA, 02110, 
(706) 573-7133
c/o 28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815, Sausalito, CA, 94965, 
(573) 760-3248
217 E Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, 
2025708526
51 Franklin Street, Boston, MA, 02110, 
6178305240
51 Franklin Street, Boston, MA, 02110, 
(770) 846-0348
1115 Howell Mill Road NW, Suite 2815, Atlanta, GA, 30318, 
(404) 372-3270
233 Peachtree Street NE, SUITE 1225, ATLANTA, GA, 30303, 
310 West State St, Trenton, NJ, 08618, 
(404) 895-9819
233 Peachtree Street NE, Suit 1225, ATLANTA, GA, 30303, 
310 West State St, Trenton, NJ, 08618, 
6178305247
51 Franklin Street, Boston, MA, 02110, 
(415) 903-2800
c/o 28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815, Sausalito, CA, 94965, 
(678) 357-0353
233 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 1225, Atlanta, GA, 30303, 
1) Airbnb, Inc.
3) American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia (ACEC Georgia)
8) Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.
10) City of Atlanta
11) City of Winder
12) Clark Construction Group, LLC
14) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
15) Divert, Inc.
18) Georgia Poultry Federation
20) Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
25) Liquid Waste Management Holdings
26) Matter Management Enterprises, LLC
27) McIntosh County Industrial Development Authority
32) Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.
33) Rivian LLC
36) Scofes Consulting on behalf of Unisys
37) Soil Science Society of Georgia
39) The Georgia Conservancy, Inc.
41) Vivid Seats
42) Water Utility Management LLC
43) WIN Waste Innovations Holdings Inc.
44) Zillow
(404) 885-3360
600 Peachtree St NE, SUITE 3000, ATLANTA, GA, 30308, 
2) American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance
3) Bank of America Corporation
4) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries
5) Central EMS
8) Genesys Cloud Services, Inc.
9) Georgia Entertainment Company LLC
10) Georgia Racing & Entertainment, LLC
11) GeorgiaCAN
(415) 903-2800
c/o 28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815, Sausalito, CA, 94965, 
609-275-4133
310 West State St, Trenton, NJ, 08618, 
(573) 415-8234
PO Box 1108, Jefferson City, MO, 65102, 
2) Conduent Inc. and Its Affiliates
3) County Commissioners Association of Missouri
10) MCTA – The Missouri Internet & Television Association
11) MEDNAX
12) Meta Platforms Inc. (formerly Facebook)
13) Missouri Alliance For Home Care
16) Missouri Health Connection
17) Missouri Hospital Association
18) Missouri Marine Dealers Association
19) Missouri Trucking Association
20) Missouri Wholesale Distributors Association
21) Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC
22) Nucor Steel
23) Richard C. Wiles & Associates
25) Sam Wiles
27) Tenaska
28) University of Missouri System
29) US Cellular
515-664-7457
1027 Angela Drive, Indianola, IA, 50125, 
3) Area Education Agencies of Iowa
4) Association of Early Childhood Iowa Area Boards and Advocates
6) Bamboo Health (formerly Appriss Health)
8) CN Rail
9) COPIC
10) Eide Walton
12) Ho-Chunk, Inc.
13) Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
14) Iowa Chiropractic Physicians Clinic LLC
15) Iowa Community Action Association
16) Iowa Harness Horsemen's Association
20) Iowa Public Health Association
21) Iowa Rural Health Association
22) Iowa Section American Water Works Association
23) Iowa Society for Respiratory Care
24) Iowa Speech Language Hearing Association
25) Iowa West Racing Association
26) Iowa Wine Growers Association
29) Missouri River Energy Services
30) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
31) POET, LLC
32) Roblox
33) Telligen, formerly Iowa Foundation for Medical Care
(404) 661-3921
233 Peachtree Street NE, SUITE 1225, ATLANTA, GA, 30303, 
2) Affirm, Inc
3) Airbnb, Inc.
5) Association of Dental Support Organizations
8) Carvana
12) Cintra
14) Clark Construction Group, LLC
15) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
16) Corvias Group
18) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
20) Genentech, Inc., A Member of the Roche Group
21) Georgia Poultry Federation
22) Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
23) Home Builders Association of Georgia
25) Intralot, Inc