Pressley Henningsen

Helping Injured Iowans and Their Families

The importance of family helps all of us keep things in perspective – in both good times and tough times. My clients know this second part all too well. In addition, health and time are my client’s most valuable assets. I can relate to this truth. It never ceases to weigh on me – how much my clients are hurt by the actions of another. This motivates me to do my best. I wish I could simply “fix” everything that has gone wrong. But I will not tell my clients things just to make them feel better. I tell it like it is. This means I will say things that some people do not want to hear. But I have found sugarcoating does not do my clients any good.

I want clients that feel like they have someone fighting for them that won’t let anyone bully them and will get them the justice they deserve.
Pressley Henningsen

Hear from Iowans Who Chose Not to Face the Insurance Companies Alone

Pressley and his team were incredible to work with. We could not have asked for anyone better and more professional to represent our family. You made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process, while constantly reminding us that what we were pursuing was indeed the right thing to do.

Pressley and his team showed a genuine concern for my elderly parents and their injuries and we valued his advice. They were effective communicators during the process, their knowledge and professionalism were impeccable.

We worked closely with Pressley on a very difficult family matter and truly felt he was “fighting for fairness” throughout the entire process. He took the time to really learn the situation and then supported us from the first discussion until the final conclusion with candor, veracity, urgency, and most importantly empathy. His communication and […]

Real Results for Injured Iowans and Their Families

A 37-year-old man was paralyzed after being shot by a former Cedar Rapids Police officer during a traffic stop in 2016. The City of Cedar Rapids and the client came to an $8 million settlement agreement two days before a jury trial was set to begin. Local counsel.

In Black Hawk County, IA, four members of a family were seriously injured when a semi-truck going too fast for the snowy conditions struck their vehicle. The injuries among the family members included severe TBI, skull fractures, brain bleed, broken ribs, neck fracture, and a brachial plexus injury.

83 year-old woman was improperly transferred into her bed, causing a brain injury and eventually death.

A 64-year-old woman was admitted to Legacy Pointe in Iowa City for diabetes management and medication administration. During her stay, staff was not administering medication as required. She also suffered several falls, although she was noted as a high fall risk. She became septic and severely dehydrated due to the mistreatment and eventually died of […]

Our client was a semi-truck driver who was rear-ended by another semi in Dallas County, IA and killed. The driver of the semi who struck our client was distracted while reaching for something and crashed into the back of our client’s 18-wheeler.

The Credentials Iowa Families Can Count On

When your family’s future is on the line, you shouldn’t have to take a lawyer’s word that he or she is qualified to handle your case. So here’s the proof: my bar admissions, education, professional experience, board certifications, involvement, and presentations. Click through any of them.