WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE TESTIMONIALS
“We contacted a lawyer because we felt our daughter died due to negligence on the part of her doctor, the hospital and the ambulance personnel. John Riccolo is a genuine and kind person. We knew he really cared. It seemed like he went the extra mile to ensure our daughter’s death was not swept under the rug. John Riccolo is not intimidated by other law firms or insurance companies. We recommend Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. to anyone seeking a law firm with integrity.”
--Gerald and Judy Zaruba, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
“I chose to hire Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. because they had the experience and skills to handle my mother’s medical malpractice case. It was helpful talking to John Riccolo because of his knowledge of the law. Tim Semelroth impressed me with his skills and caring attitude towards both of my parents. I recommend Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. because John and Tim worked very hard to represent my
parents well.”
“I went into the hospital for a one-day procedure – instead I was hospitalized for ten days because of a major medical mistake. I called Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. because they were recommended by a local lawyer as the best for my case. Tim Semelroth impressed me by researching my case very thoroughly and by giving a presentation to the hospital that left no doubt about its negligence. I recommend Ric-colo & Semelroth, P.C. because they treated me with re-spect. I am so glad they handled my case!”
--Betty Healy, Mount Pleasant, Iowa
“I contacted John Riccolo after I suffered a spinal cord in-jury in a hospital emergency room. John impressed me
with his candid honesty. He told us both the good and the bad that comes with pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit. He was very courteous, professional and answered all of our questions. I
recommend Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. because they made the entire experience less traumatic and easier to understand.”
--Don Cline, Keokuk, Iowa
“My whole life changed after a back surgery was performed in-correctly. After contacting several law firms, I hired John Ric-colo to handle my malpractice claim. John called me after nor-mal business hours several times just to update me on my case. I have and will continue to recommend Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. I think my mother summed it up best when she said she would not want to sit on the opposing side from John Riccolo and Tim Semelroth. They want to win – not for themselves – but for you.”
--Janna Hill-Wilson, Marshalltown, Iowa
CAR ACCIDENT TESTIMONIALS
“After an auto accident, I felt I was being taken advantage of by the insurance company. My home-town lawyer suggested I talk to John Riccolo. Everyone in John’s office was very professional and helpful whenever I had a question or needed something explained. I recommend Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. because I was very happy with the outcome of the settlement they negotiated for me.”
“They want to
win - not for
themselves - but
“I contacted a lawyer because I was unsatisfied with the insurance company’s offer to settle a car acci-dent claim. John Riccolo and Tim Semelroth gave me honest feedback about our situation. They im-pressed me with their professionalism and incredible attention to detail. Tim Semelroth assembled an awesome PowerPoint presentation for our mediation and ultimately negotiated a fair settlement. I rec-ommend Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. because my personal experience validated their reputation for ex-pertise and professionalism.”
--Dr. Gerald Kreitzer, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
“After a car accident, I was afraid I was going to have to pay my medical bills because the insurance company was not paying. I chose to hire Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. because it was very helpful talking to Tim Semelroth about what had happened to me. Tim impressed me with his knowledge, his compo-sure and his willingness to do what was in my best interest. I recommend Riccolo & Semelroth because they were very professional.”
--Sybil Zmolek, Marion, Iowa
“After my car accident, I asked an attorney friend if he could help me. He suggested that Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. would be better suited to work on this type of case. It was helpful talking to Tim Semelroth because he was able to explain the process and what to expect. Tim is very easy to talk to and is able to explain things so they can be under-stood. I recommend Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. because Tim really seemed to care about how everything in my case was handled.”
--Scott Shelton, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
“I needed someone to protect my rights after I was injured
in an auto accident. Tim Semelroth impressed me with his ability to listen to my concerns with com-passion while effectively guiding me to stay with the legal issues. I recommend Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. because I felt confident with Mr. Semelroth handling my case.”
--Connie Meester, Dubuque, Iowa
“They impressed me with their professionalism
and incredible attention to detail.”
TRUCK ACCIDENT TESTIMONIALS
“I was in a serious accident with a semi and needed legal advice. I immediately called John Riccolo’s law firm because he had represented me before after a work injury. John’s partner, Tim Semelroth, im-pressed me by being professional, organized and thorough. It was very reassuring to have him repre-sent me at trial. If anyone chooses to use either John Riccolo or Tim Semelroth to reprerepre-sent them, they will be using one or both of the best attorneys available. Listen to their counsel – I did and everything turned out great!”
--Steve Gollobit, Mount Vernon, Iowa
“We contacted a lawyer because a truck driver killed our daughter. It was helpful talking to John Riccolo and Tim Semelroth because they told us about our legal options and then helped us file a wrongful death suit. We were impressed by Tim Semelroth’s knowledge of the legal system, his friendliness and his professionalism during trial. Both he and John seemed to really care about how we felt and the pain we were in. We recommend Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. because they believed in our need to find answers.”
--Margie and Ed Stoll, Bernard, Iowa
“My mother was involved in a semi accident on I-80. I chose to hire Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. because they came highly recommended by a friend. Pressley Henningsen always explained the actions he took and kept me informed of his progress. Pressley impressed me by always taking time to answer my ques-tions and being very easy to talk to. I recommend Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. because I feel they would be helpful to anyone in need of an attorney.”
--Bill Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa
“We recommend Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. because
they believed in our need to find answers.”
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT TESTIMONIALS
“After my motorcycle accident, I chose Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. because they seemed like an honest, hard-working team who was looking out for the client – not themselves. Pressley Henningsen handled my case. It was helpful talking to Pressley because he was honest and did not pull any punches. I rec-ommend Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. because they know what
they are doing and they are caring.”
--Alicia Hala, Marshalltown, Iowa
“Pressley was always very professional in acquiring a set-tlement for me after my motorcycle accident. It was help-ful talking to him because he always let me know where I stood. I recommend Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. because Pressley Henningsen was always on his toes with great timely decisions.”
--Jennifer Lampe, Tiffin, Iowa
WORK INJURY TESTIMONIALS
“I was injured at work. My husband talked to some people he knew and they highly recommended Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. I hired them and Tim Semelroth impressed me by returning my calls quickly, being honest and upfront and by always talking me through the process so I could understand what was going to happen with my case. Even though my case is settled, Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. has never stopped answering my questions or caring about me. They are an exceptional law firm!”
--Megan Carney, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
“My husband was hit by a truck while on the job. I chose to hire Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. because they were very knowledgeable about both worker’s compensation and personal injury issues. It was helpful talking to Tim Semelroth because he made me feel better about our situation and he said he could help. Tim worked very hard on our case and we really appreciate everything that he did for us. We highly recommend Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C.”
--Tina and Matt Cherveny, Van Horne, Iowa
“I recommend Riccolo
& Semelroth, P.C.
because they know
what they are doing
and they are caring.”
“I contacted a lawyer because I was severely injured in a work-related accident. Tim Semelroth was very easy to talk to and had a down-to-earth personality. He impressed me by always carefully explain-ing my options to me throughout my case. I recommend Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. because Tim Se-melroth will try to help you in any way he can and he really cares.”
--Trampes Curtin, Waukon, Iowa
“I called Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. because I got injured at work. It was helpful talking to Tim Semel-roth because he was up front with me and told me all of the pros and the cons of my situation. Tim is a very good attorney. You never feel rushed when speaking with him. He makes sure you understand where you stand at all times. I highly recommend Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C.”
--Lori Bideaux, Cedar Rapids
NURSING HOME ABUSE TESTIMONIALS
“I learned that my mother’s nursing home in Davenport, Iowa caused her death. I hired Riccolo & Se-melroth, P.C. after talking to Pressley Henningsen. He knew the right answers – there was no pressure and all honesty. He gave me no hem-haws and was right to the point. I recommend Riccolo & Semel-roth, P.C. because of Pressley Henningsen – he is one hell of a good attorney and person.”
--Terrell Steinmann, Orlando, Florida
“Because of nursing home negligence, my mother fell and died. It was helpful to talk to Pressley Henningsen about mother’s death because he was informative about what could be done. Pressley impressed me with his promptness and his willingness to keep me informed on all aspects of our case. I recommend Riccolo & Semelroth, P.C. because they can help others who may have similar problems with nursing home neglect.”
--Joanne Crosgrove, Modale, Iowa
“My father suffered injuries while a resident at a nursing home. Those injuries dramatically shortened his life. My local attorney recommended Riccolo & Se-melroth, P.C. and, after I spoke to Pressley Henningsen, I was convinced that his firm would be a strong asset in my legal efforts. Pressley impressed me with his knowledge, his experience and his willingness to dig in and become thoroughly up to speed on my father’s situation. I recommend
