Steve was born and raised in Iowa City and graduated from West High School in 1983. He also attended the University of Iowa for both his undergraduate degree (B.A. Journalism and Mass Communications and Political Science 1987) and law school (J.D. 1990). Steve worked briefly at First National Bank after graduation from law school before enter private practice. Steve opened his own law office in 2004. Steve is the owner of Hawkeye Title and Settlement Services, which is a full service provider of real estate title and closing services in Johnson County and the surrounding area. Hawkeye Title and Settlement is one of the largest privately owned abstract and settlement companies in the State of Iowa. Steve is active in the community and is President of the Board of Directors, Visiting Nurse Association, Chair of the Mercy Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, Board of Directors for Table 2 Table, the Advisory Council for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), and has been an adviser and legal counsel for Habitat for Humanity for over 20 years. Steve is also a founding Board member and former President of the West High School Alumni Association. He is a huge Hawkeye and University of Iowa Fan and grew up in the shadow of Kinnick Stadium, Iowa Fieldhouse and Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Steve and his wife, Jennifer, and their three children (two sons, and one daughter) reside in Iowa City. Jennifer is an active member of the community and is on the City High Alumni Association Board of Directors, Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) at Grace Community Church, North Liberty, Hearts in Touch (H.I.T.) at Parkview Evangelical Free Church, Iowa City and Vacation Bible School, Parkview Church and "The Spot" in Broadway Neighborhood, Iowa City.

Chanise Anderson, Esq. is an experienced asset protection and business attorney and the founder of MARKSETGO Law, P.C., a Massachusetts-based law firm serving clients nationwide. With nearly a decade of experience, Chanise focuses on helping business owners, entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and families protect their assets, build generational wealth, and secure their legacies. Her practice spans estate planning, trust structuring, business entity formation, corporate compliance, intellectual property protection, and tax-advantaged strategies. Chanise is widely recognized for developing customized legal frameworks that combine tools such as revocable and irrevocable trusts, holding company structures, life insurance planning, and trademark portfolios to preserve and grow wealth across multiple generations.

Mr. Anderson is the managing partner and President of Edwards, Klein, Anderson & Shope, LLC, focusing his practice in the areas of estate planning and probate administration as well as federal taxation and business law. Mr. Anderson is licensed to practice law in all courts in the states of Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia, in addition to the U.S. Tax Court, and the Southern District Court of West Virginia, Fourth Circuit. Mr. Anderson is a member of the Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia Bar Associations in addition to being on the Trust and Probate Committee for the State of Ohio and West Virginia, the Greater Huntington Estate Planning Council, and is a frequent speaker on the subject of estate planning. Mr. Anderson has served twice as the Chairman of the Board for the Foundation for the Tri-State Community, has previously served on the Chesapeake, Ohio, School Board by judicial appointment, and is currently the vice-president of the Lawrence County , Ohio Department of Health.

Area of Practice: Termite Litigation Manion Anderson is a partner at McHard Anderson, PLLC, where he concentrates his practice on complex civil litigation with a special focus on termite damage cases, catastrophic personal injury, property damage, insurance disputes, and high-stakes business and commercial litigation. He is recognized as one of the only attorneys in Mississippi known to have secured two seven-figure verdicts in termite damage trials, a rare distinction that highlights his exceptional expertise in this niche but critically important area of law. Beyond the courtroom, Manion has negotiated numerous seven-figure pre-trial settlements involving termite claims as well as multiple personal injury pre-trial settlements exceeding $1 million. His trial successes include a personal injury verdict surpassing $4 million and securing the highest known jury verdict against Allstate Insurance in Mississippi in the past decade, which exceeded $1.7 million. Additionally, Manion has a strong record of numerous defense jury verdicts in complex civil defense litigation. Manion is also honored to have received several professional awards recognizing his legal excellence, including placement among the Top 10 Trial Lawyers in Mississippi and recognition by peer-reviewed legal organizations for his skill and integrity. A proud graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi, Manion earned his Bachelor of Science in Physics in just four years while actively participating in campus life. He held leadership roles in Kappa Sigma Fraternity, the Inter-Fraternity Council, and the Society of Physics Students. His commitment to Southern Miss continues to this day through his service on the USM Athletic Foundation Board, membership in the Alumni Association and the Circle of Champions, active alumna participation with Kappa Sigma, and enthusiastic support of Golden Eagle athletics. Manion is also a member of the Area Developmental Partnership, Pine Belt Young Professionals, and the Young Lawyers Division of the Mississippi Bar. Manion received his law degree from Louisiana State University, with a visiting year at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, where he gained practical experience clerking for several firms across the South and Midwest. Outside the courtroom, Manion is deeply invested in his community and church. He and his wife, Sarah, are long-time members of Heritage Church in Hattiesburg, where Manion has served in many capacities—including as legal counsel, finance committee member, and currently as a church council member. He is also an involved father of three and a passionate supporter of youth sports and the arts. Their daughter Abby dances with Dance South, plays volleyball with Infinity Volleyball Club, and is a member of the Oak Grove Middle School volleyball team. Jack plays soccer with HFC, and Lilly cheers with ACE Cheerleading. In his free time, Manion enjoys fishing, hiking, traveling, and catching a game—especially if it involves the Golden Eagles. Whether in the courtroom, in the community, or on the sidelines, Manion brings the same energy, focus, and commitment that has defined his career and family life.

Brett C. Anderson is a founding partner of the Utah law firm of Anderson & Rogers where he has represented clients throughout the State of Utah for over 25 years. Mr. Anderson was raised in Utah County and graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in business. He then received his law degree in Oregon. As an attorney, he has successfully represented clients in a variety of cases, including: Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith, Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Wills and Trusts, Business and Real Estate. Mr. Anderson is a member of the Utah State Bar, Wyoming State Bar, and Idaho State Bar. He is also a former adjunct professor of Criminal Law and Procedure for the Utah Career College. Before organizing the Lehi, Utah law firm of Anderson & Rogers, Mr. Anderson was a prosecutor for the cities of American Fork, Lehi, Cedar Hills, and Riverton. As a former prosecutor and attorney in private practice Mr. Anderson has successfully tried hundreds of cases to Utah judges and juries. Many injured persons, insurance companies, businesses, doctors, and even other attorneys have sought Mr. Anderson as a trusted source of legal counsel. The vast majority of Mr. Anderson’s clients are referrals from his former clients who have been highly satisfied with his handling of their cases. Mr. Anderson has the reputation of a fair attorney who aggressively seeks justice and equity for his clients. In so doing, he has argued cases in most courts in the State of Utah, including the Utah Court of Appeals, where he won a complex insurance case against a large insurance company. He has also prevailed against a Utah County City that had charged his client with a serious crime in a highly publicized case. The decisions in both cases were published. Mr. Anderson speaks Japanese and is an avid fly fisherman. He is actively involved in a number of church and civic groups, is a fan of college wrestling, and enjoys spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.