(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.
573-469-4173
314 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, 
Clarkston Nelson Government Solutions is a full-service governmental relations and advocacy firm located in Jefferson City, Missouri. Although recently founded, our team shares a longstanding, respected reputation in the Missouri State Capitol. Our uniquely qualified professionals have decades of combined experience working in the Missouri state legislature, Executive Branch and state agencies.
The world of politics has changed over the years making it essential for businesses to have an effective and efficient working relationship with policy makers. Our team holds extensive policy knowledge, strong communication and relationship-building skills and precise legislative strategies resulting in successful governmental advocacy for our clients.
At Clarkston Nelson, we believe our teamwork approach based on years of experience, hard work and dedication to our client's interests provide a strong route to client advocacy and effective results bridging the gap between business and government.
FIRM SPECIALTY
DIRECT LOBBYING
In a world of constant change due to term-limits, ever changing political winds and executive branch turnover, we at Clarkston Nelson adapt and thrive due to our extensive experience and hard work. We work extremely hard to successfully help our clients reach their advocacy goals through our professionalism and unique understanding of the legislative and executive process. We provide direct lobbying efforts to shape legislation and regulations from the beginning to implementation. Our firm is capable of providing all services necessary such as legislation and issue monitoring, public engagement counseling, public testimony, and coalition building.
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
We believe that public opinion shapes much of the debate and decisions at the government level. Clarkston Nelson have a long history of working with clients in the preparation and development of messaging to assist in their advocacy efforts before the legislature, regulators or any other decision-making body. Our strategic communications will be aimed at reaching our client's underlying goal and often can be conveyed to the media and public to potentially sway opinion to our favor. Often times, strategic communications are aided with coalition building efforts to expand our sphere of influence and find additional partners that share with our goals and preferred outcomes.
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
Our firm recognizes the vast importance of relationship building throughout the political, regulatory, and industry sectors. We believe healthy relationships are built on honest communication and respect. We work diligently with legislators and department contacts to know our clients and understand why their issues matter. Clarkston Nelson strive to maintain professional and positive relations with state elected officials and decision-makers and can utilize our relationships to assist clients with ensuring their issues are properly understood and considered when needed.
1) 3M Company
2) American Hotel & Lodging Association
3) Association of Health Information Outsourcing Systems (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates LLC
4) Automated Health Systems, Inc.
6) Birch Creek Innovations, LLC
9) Child Care Aware of Missouri
11) Consumer Data Industry Association
12) Copart, Inc.
13) DailyPay, Inc.
14) Datavant c/o MultiState Associates LLC
15) Diamond Game
16) DirecTV, LLC
17) Dish Network LLC
18) EBSCO Information Services
19) FCS Financial
20) FORVIS
21) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
22) KC Fiber
24) Kum & Go
25) Lathrop GPM LLP
27) LS Power Midcontinent, LLC
28) Missouri Alliance for Children and Families
29) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
30) Missouri Broadcasters Association
31) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
33) Missouri Fireworks Association
34) Missouri Press Association
35) Missouri Society of Accountants
36) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
37) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
38) National Council on Compensation Insurance
39) Netflix
40) Odyssey
42) Presidio Environmental, LLC
43) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
44) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
46) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
47) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
48) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
49) Southwest Transmission, LLC
50) Specialized Education of Missouri, Inc.
HEATH CLARKSTON has more than two decades working for a variety of clients as a registered lobbyist in Missouri with state government relations and public relations experience. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration and Political Science in 1997 from Missouri State University in Springfield. He began his career as a legislative intern for the Taxpayers Research Institute, a division of Associated Industries of Missouri. After joining Gallagher Consultants Inc. in 2006, Heath quickly earned a reputation as a tenacious, hard-working voice in the Missouri State Capitol for his clients. An active member in many civic and professional organizations, Heath is the benchmark of hard work in the State Capitol.
(573) 353-8279
235 E High Street, Suite 301, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, 
Clarkston Nelson Government Solutions is a full-service governmental relations and advocacy firm located in Jefferson City, Missouri. Although recently founded, our team shares a longstanding, respected reputation in the Missouri State Capitol. Our uniquely qualified professionals have decades of combined experience working in the Missouri state legislature, Executive Branch and state agencies.
The world of politics has changed over the years making it essential for businesses to have an effective and efficient working relationship with policy makers. Our team holds extensive policy knowledge, strong communication and relationship-building skills and precise legislative strategies resulting in successful governmental advocacy for our clients.
At Clarkston Nelson, we believe our teamwork approach based on years of experience, hard work and dedication to our client's interests provide a strong route to client advocacy and effective results bridging the gap between business and government.
FIRM SPECIALTY
DIRECT LOBBYING
In a world of constant change due to term-limits, ever changing political winds and executive branch turnover, we at Clarkston Nelson adapt and thrive due to our extensive experience and hard work. We work extremely hard to successfully help our clients reach their advocacy goals through our professionalism and unique understanding of the legislative and executive process. We provide direct lobbying efforts to shape legislation and regulations from the beginning to implementation. Our firm is capable of providing all services necessary such as legislation and issue monitoring, public engagement counseling, public testimony, and coalition building.
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
We believe that public opinion shapes much of the debate and decisions at the government level. Clarkston Nelson have a long history of working with clients in the preparation and development of messaging to assist in their advocacy efforts before the legislature, regulators or any other decision-making body. Our strategic communications will be aimed at reaching our client's underlying goal and often can be conveyed to the media and public to potentially sway opinion to our favor. Often times, strategic communications are aided with coalition building efforts to expand our sphere of influence and find additional partners that share with our goals and preferred outcomes.
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
Our firm recognizes the vast importance of relationship building throughout the political, regulatory, and industry sectors. We believe healthy relationships are built on honest communication and respect. We work diligently with legislators and department contacts to know our clients and understand why their issues matter. Clarkston Nelson strive to maintain professional and positive relations with state elected officials and decision-makers and can utilize our relationships to assist clients with ensuring their issues are properly understood and considered when needed.
1) 3M Company
2) American Hotel & Lodging Association
3) Association of Health Information Outsourcing Systems (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates LLC
4) Automated Health Systems, Inc.
6) Birch Creek Innovations, LLC
9) Child Care Aware of Missouri
11) Consumer Data Industry Association
12) Copart, Inc.
13) DailyPay, Inc.
14) Datavant c/o MultiState Associates LLC
15) Diamond Game
16) DirecTV, LLC
17) Dish Network LLC
18) EBSCO Information Services
19) FCS Financial
20) FORVIS
21) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
22) KC Fiber
24) Kum & Go
25) Lathrop GPM LLP
27) LS Power Midcontinent, LLC
28) Missouri Alliance for Children and Families
29) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
30) Missouri Broadcasters Association
31) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
33) Missouri Fireworks Association
34) Missouri Press Association
35) Missouri Society of Accountants
36) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
37) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
38) National Council on Compensation Insurance
39) Netflix
40) Odyssey
42) Presidio Environmental, LLC
43) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
44) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
46) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
47) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
48) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
49) Southwest Transmission, LLC
50) Specialized Education of Missouri, Inc.
DOUG NELSON spent five years as Missouri's State Commissioner of Administration working with all branches of government and every executive branch department on contracting and procurement matters. As Commissioner, he oversaw more than 2,000 active procurement contracts, information technology and cybersecurity issues, bond issuances and budget matters. Along with Doug's unmatched experience in all types of government contract issues, his extensive network of national and state contacts makes him a great resource to clients. Doug also spent more than 18 years as an Assistant Missouri Attorney General focusing on consumer and contract litigation and administrative/regulatory matters. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1987 from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and Law degree in 1990 from the University of Missouri, Kansas City.
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
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
(785) 232-2557
900 S. KANSAS AVE., SUITE 300, TOPEKA, KS, 66612, 
1) AARP KANSAS
2) ALLIANCE FOR CHOICE IN EDUCATION, DBA ACE SCHOLARSHIPS
6) BEV-HUB, LLC
7) BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS CITY
8) BRIGHTSPRING
9) CABLE ONE
10) CHANGE & INNOVATION AGENCY
11) CITY OF FAIRWAY
12) CITY OF LENEXA
14) COMCAST
16) COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK OF KANSAS
17) COMMUNITY CHOICE FINANCIAL, INC.
18) CONDUENT, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES
20) DLA PIPER LLP
21) ELEVANCE HEALTH, AND ITS AFFILIATES
22) ELEVATOR INDUSTRY WORK PRESERVATION EIWPF
23) FEDERICO // DUERST CONSULTING GROUP
25) INTERNATIONAL LITIGATION FINANCE ASSOCIATION ILFA
30) KANSAS HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION
31) KANSAS STATE ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
32) KANSAS STATE FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
34) KC TECH COUNCIL
35) KC2026
36) KCK CHAMBER
37) MAMMOTH SPORTS CONSTRUCTION
38) MEDIACOM
41) MIDCO
43) ONGOAL, LLC DBA SPORTING KC
44) QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED
49) SOUTHWEST TRANSMISSION, LLC
51) SUGARCREEK BRANDWORTHY FOOD SOLUTIONS
53) TC ENERGY
54) THE ALLIANCE FOR KANSANS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES INC