David C. Briese

David was born and raised in Siouxland. He graduated with highest honors from Drake University Law School in 2012. While in law school, David was a member of the Drake Law Review and Moot Court Board. David joined Crary Huff Law Firm in 2013. The Correctionville, Iowa native obtained his undergraduate degree from Morningside College in 2009, graduating summa cum laude. David was admitted to practice in Iowa in 2012, and admitted to practice in Nebraska in 2014.

David’s civil litigation practice consists of representing plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury cases, collection actions, business litigation, property disputes, and many others. David’s criminal practice consists of representing people accused of crimes in state court in Iowa and Nebraska. David has successfully defended cases ranging from traffic tickets to felonies. David also practices municipal law and provides legal services to municipalities in Iowa and Nebraska.

David is a member of the Iowa State, Nebraska State, American, and Woodbury County Bar Associations. David is also a member of the Order of the Coif, a recognition awarded to the top 10 percent of each graduating law school class.

David resides in Sioux City with his wife and son. In his spare time, David enjoys following sports and politics, reading, and spending time with his family.

Education

• Morningside College
• Drake University Law School, with highest honors

Bar Admissions

• Iowa
• Nebraska

Professional Associations

• Iowa State Bar Association
• Nebraska State Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Woodbury County Bar Association

Honors

Member, Order of the Coif, an honorary scholastic society. This recognition is awarded to the top 10 percent of each graduating law school class.

State of Iowa v. Roupe, Client charged with Burglary in the Third Degree, a class D felony and facing up to five years in prison. After plea negotiations, Defendant pleaded guilty to a simple misdemeanor receiving only a fine and no jail time.

State of Iowa v. Vuncannon, Client charged with OWI. The State dismissed the charge after evidence of the breath test was suppressed.

Emp’r Solutions Staffing Grp., LLC v. Victory Admin. Services, LLC. Client was sued for breach of contract. After negotiations, the case was dismissed.

State of Iowa v. Treiber, Client was charged with unlawful possession of a prescription drug. After plea negotiations, the State dismissed the charge for insufficient evidence.

Davis v. Cain, Client was sued for his actions while acting as an attorney-in-fact. The case was dismissed after the court ruled that client was entitled to summary judgment.