Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  At Leff Law Firm, L.L.P. we provide zealous representation to our clients in all aspects of family law. Our attorneys are highly experienced in divorce/dissolution, child custody, and child support. In addition to having certified mediators at the firm, we offer clients vigorous representation in both the courtroom and in mediation sessions. Our courteous and compassionate staff will protect your privacy, and we are prepared to handle complex situations professionally.
• Child Custody and Visitation
• Guardianship
  Becoming a guardian or conservator of an individual brings a host of legal responsibilities. Our attorneys have experience with every stage of guardianships and conservatorships, from a declaration of incapacity to litigation, if necessary. We can help clarify the responsibilities and obligations of a guardian or conservator, and we will help enforce the rights of all parties in accordance with the law. Contact us to learn about whether setting up a guardianship or conservatorship is an appropriate path given your circumstances.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Leff Law Firm L.L.P. has an active criminal defense practice. We also represent clients charged with a variety of criminal claims, ranging from simple misdemeanors to felonies, and in particular, we handle a large volume of criminal and administrative claims in the traffic context.
• Wrongful Death
  Losing a loved one can have profound impacts on a family. If the loss was caused by another party’s actions, those impacts can intensify. Our seasoned attorneys will help guide you through the legal implications of a wrongful death claim, including whether you may have a claim for financial recovery. Even though the time after a loss is fraught with emotion and at the same time logistically hectic, it is important to reach out sooner rather than later, as the law limits the period in which claims can be brought.
• Misdemeanors

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Leff Law Firm, L.L.P. has a long history of advising clients on business formation, corporate governance, and management issues. Our team will advise you on every stage of the lifecycle of a business, from choosing the form of the business entity to passing down to the next generation. We advise clients on employment and labor issues, transactional matters, asset acquisition and sales, duties of corporate officers, debt transactions, tax considerations, and loan agreements. Our team is at ease drafting documents to suit your needs, and we can help you plan for any scenario by advising on the legal implications of any business plan.
• Business Formation
• Business Disputes
• Business Transactions
  Whether you are hiring an employee, needing a new custody agreement, or developing a new shopping center, the attorneys at Leff Law Firm, L.L.P. have the experience to draft and negotiate a document that reflects your interests. Our experience in drafting contracts extends from family law and estate settlement to large commercial transactions and foundational documents for housing developments. Since a contract can never anticipate every possible outcome, our team of litigators is ready to represent you and your interests before a court.

Employment Law

• Wrongful Termination
  Our attorneys represent clients in claims for wrongful discharge, harassment, unemployment, Family Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, discrimination, and claims regarding employee discipline under workplace handbooks. We guide clients through the initial stages of a dispute and we are prepared to follow your case from the time of the incident through to a verdict, appeal, or settlement. Our attorneys represent clients outside of court in mediation and arbitration as well, and we can offer the services of a trained mediator.
• Employment Discrimination
  Civil rights ensure equal participation in society, and our attorneys are available to guide civil rights suits from inception to conclusion. Our litigation team is experienced with harassment, employment discrimination, illegal search, and illegal arrest claims, and we serve clients from a variety of different settings, including schools, workplaces, traffic stops, and police encounters. Reach out to our attorneys to learn more about how your rights can be protected and enforced.
• Employment Litigation
  Nonprofits and other charitable organizations require sophisticated legal services, and the attorneys at Leff Law Firm, L.L.P. are ready to help. We will help you build a business plan and guide your organization through tax, real estate, and employment issues. Our team will skillfully draft foundational and governing documents to help your dream flourish, and we are on call for any problems that arises in the management of your organization.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Owners of land and those in possession of land owe certain duties to the people that come onto their property with permission. If a guest or invitee is injured while visiting the property, that person may have a right to compensation for their injury. The attorneys at Leff Law Firm, L.L.P. are experienced practitioners in the area of premises liability and can help you fight for a recovery. Contact one of our attorneys today to understand how to enforce your rights.
• Real Estate Transactions
  Leff Law Firm, L.L.P. has been involved in many of the significant real estate transactions in the greater Iowa City area and in eastern Iowa. Our drafting experience in commercial real estate includes purchase agreements, closing documents, contracts, leases, as well as sophisticated governing documents for developments and other real property organizations. We will serve as your advocate in negotiations over price and other contract terms to ensure that your business decision ends in success. We also handle residential real estate transactions, and in our residential practice we draft title opinions for our clients to give peace of mind about the validity of the title to their home.
• Land Use and Zoning
  Whether you live on a small acreage or manage thousands of acres, the attorneys at Leff Law Firm, L.L.P. are prepared to resolve your legal issues. In addition to assisting with all real estate and zoning aspects of agricultural operations, our attorneys are highly experienced in the areas of business formation, land transactions, estate planning, contract formation and contract disputes, employment concerns, nuisance suits, and tax assistance. We represent clients at all levels of Iowan agribusiness, including family farmers, sophisticated agribusinesses, and employees.
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  With an office just blocks away from a major university, Leff Law Firm, L.L.P. has extensive experience in landlord-tenant law. Our attorneys provide a range of landlord-tenant services. We advise clients on the contents lease agreements and related agreements, while also providing representation in small claims and district courts for disputes arising between tenants and landlords. By combining the experience of litigators and seasoned real estate counsel, we can provide excellent advice on how to resolve your landlord-tenant issue.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  If you or a family member have suffered a personal injury, contact our attorneys to find out whether you may be entitled to a financial recovery. Our Iowa personal injury lawyers may be able to help you recover for medical bills, rehabilitation costs, pain and suffering, lost income, diminution in earning capacity, punitive damages, and damage to your property. If your case involves an insurance company, we will vigorously demand proper payment of insurance claims. Following a difficult event, an injured person might have many concerns and struggles. We can help you manage the process and achieve financial stability in a difficult time.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Iowa State Bar Association (Member, Real Estate and Title Law Section; Member, Probate, Trust & Estate Planning Law Section)
• Wills
  Sometimes controversies arise over the administration of the estate of a lost loved one. Interested parties have a variety of reasons to dispute how an estate is administered. Perhaps you believe your loved one didn’t understand the consequences of their Last Will and Testament, or that someone asserted undue influence over them when they put their estate plan in place. Maybe you feel that the language in their various estate planning documents is unclear or inconsistent, or even that the executor or trustee is breaching their fiduciary duty. We have the experience to guide you through the complicated process of protecting your inheritance.
• Trusts
  After the loss of a loved one, we know the legal and financial implications can be stressful and overwhelming. We can guide you through the process. Our team is experienced in all aspects of settling estates. From the simplest estates with only one heir to the most complicated administration, we have the experience to guide you efficiently through to estate settlement. Services include executor counseling, probate representation, trust administration, interpretation of wills and trusts, and helping executors and trustees defend litigation brought by third parties to challenge the administration process.
• Power of Attorney
  Our experienced attorneys are ready to help guide your succession plans to fit your vision. Whether your estate is small or large, we can help ensure that your estate plan maximizes tax advantages while supporting your loved ones. We offer a range of estate planning services, including but not limited to wills, revocable (“living”) trusts, financial and healthcare powers of attorney, and preparation of succession-related tax returns. Our experience positions us to help you develop a comprehensive plan for the distribution of your wealth to loved ones and charitable organizations.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Tax Law
  We offer comprehensive tax services to businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals. With respect to individuals, we assist clients with annual income tax filings, as well as with estate, gift, and local tax issues. As part of our active real estate practice, we regularly advise individuals and businesses on the tax implications of property transactions. Our business tax practice includes tax return preparation, tax planning and consulting, and representation before federal and state taxation authorities.