Family Law

• Child Custody and Visitation
  A variety of family law matters are handled by the firm. In addition to adoption and paternity matters, we work with clients in cases involving separation and dissolution of marriage. These matters often involve issues pertaining to child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, property division including pensions and retirement plans. We also assist clients with premarital agreements and estate planning for blended families.
• Adoption
• Paternity
• Premarital Agreement
• Guardianship
  Our firm deals with legal issues primarily affecting senior citizens. There is overlap with probate, because substitute decision-making arrangements and advance directives are often required: living wills, powers of attorney, guardianships, conservatorships, and trusts. Additionally, we advise seniors about special financial concerns, like providing for assisted living or nursing home care through private long term care insurance, or government insurance programs like Medicaid/Title 19.
• Spousal Support

Criminal Law

• Wrongful Death
• Traffic Violations
  Our firm represents clients who are accused of crimes, whether those allegations involve felonies, misdemeanors, or traffic violations. Our practice in this area primarily involves state and not federal criminal charges. We are generally privately retained and not court-appointed in these cases. We frequently handle criminal cases throughout east central and northeast Iowa.
• Misdemeanors

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes
  Our firm represents and advises clients who are or may become involved in a lawsuit or appeal. Our firm participates in the litigation process from sending a demand letter for payment of a claim through the filing of a petition, working through the settlement negotiation process and, if necessary, a trial of the matter including both bench and jury trials. Our firm can assist in an appeal should one be necessary. Our firm participates in the litigation process in all areas of the law including but not limited to personal injury, real estate, bankruptcy, probate, contract disputes, family law, business and commercial matters.
• Limited Liability Companies
  Our firm offers assistance with many types of business matters, including buying, selling and leasing commercial property and businesses. We also provide business planning services to help clients determine the proper form of business entity for their puposes, including partnerships, limited liability companies, or corporations, and prepare all documentation necessary for the establishment of those entities.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Our firm offers a wide range of services relating to real estate matters. In addition to assisting with the purchase and sale of real estate including title examination and closing services, we also assist clients in many other areas. We provide services relating to zoning, size plans, platting and subdivision work, as well as condominium regimes, and handle residential and commercial lease matters.
• Land Use and Zoning

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Our firm represents clients who suffer personal injuries due to the actions of others, as well as the estates and survivors of those who suffer wrongful death. There is no charge for the initial consultations associated with personal injury or wrongful death claims. Contingent fee arrangements, where fees are based on a fraction of the amount recovered, if and only if a recovery is made, are available.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
• Wills
  Our firm handles probate matters, including the legal process of settling a person�s affairs after he or she dies. We also develop substitute decision-making arrangements for people who are unable to make decisions themselves, either because they are minors, or because they are impaired by disease or disability. As estate planners, we draft wills and trusts, not only to provide for asset management and designate beneficiaries, but also to minimize estate, gift, inheritance and income taxes.
• Trusts
• Power of Attorney
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy