Paula L. Roby

Contact Information

Areas of Practice

• Civil Litigation
• Bankruptcy & Insolvency

Paula L. Roby, Esq. is a shareholder at Day Rettig Martin, P.C. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she brings extensive experience and dedication to her practice. Graduating with Distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law in December 1999, Paula was admitted to the Iowa Bar in April 2000 and has been vigorously advocating for her clients as a trial lawyer ever since.

Paula specializes in Complex Commercial Trial Law and Bankruptcy, providing skilled representation in numerous intricate Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. Her experience spans both the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa, and she has served clients in various jurisdictions, including notable pro hac vice representation in the Southern District of New York during the Northwest Airlines bankruptcy. Paula’s distinguished role as Lead Trial Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee in the high-profile Agriprocessors bankruptcy case in the Northern District of Iowa underscores her ability to navigate complex legal challenges effectively. Additionally, she has secured numerous judgments on behalf of her clients throughout her career, consistently achieving favorable outcomes in complex legal matters. Most recently, Paula successfully advocated for the appointment of a second Official Committee in the Mercy Hospital Iowa City bankruptcy case on behalf of all Pensioners and represented the Committee throughout the case, ensuring their voices were effectively heard and their interests thoroughly protected.

In recognition of her professional excellence, Paula was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2013 and has been a Fellow of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers since 2014. Her commitment to the advancement of the legal profession is evident through her selection for, and her service on the Iowa Supreme Court Task Force for Civil Justice Reform, the Grievance Commission of the Iowa State Bar, and the Federal Practice Committee for the Northern District of Iowa, as appointed by Chief Justice Linda Reade.

Paula’s approachable demeanor and professional integrity make her not only an asset to her firm but also a trusted advocate for her clients. She remains deeply involved in her community, reflecting her genuine commitment to serving both her clients and the broader legal community.

Bar Admissions

• Iowa Bar, 1999
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
• Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Iowa
• Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Iowa
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Professional & Bar Association Memberships:

• Linn County Bar Association
• Iowa State Bar Association
• Iowa Academy of Lawyers, Fellow