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PRACTICE AREAS

Estates & Probate / Wills, Trusts, & POAs / Real Estate / Family Law / ​Business Transactions & Formation / Agricultural Law / Plaintiff Litigation / Property Disputes / Mediation / Criminal Law / Notary Public
Real Estate

 

We handle real estate transactions throughout Poweshiek County and immediately neighboring counties. Most of our real estate is handled out of our Grinnell office. With decades of experience among the staff we are prepared to work efficiently and effectively to help you close your real estate transaction.

 Estates & Probate

 

We understand how losing a loved one creates stress and uncertainty. We have decades of experience navigating these difficult situations and easing our clients' stress in their grief. Our attorneys and paralegal have come across about every kind of estate issue that one can imagine. Please reach out with any questions during the difficult time of one's passing.

Wills, Trusts, & POAs

 

We offer estate plans from a simple wills to complex trusts. We have assisted clients with minor children or dependents with special needs. We know that an estate plan may need to navigate your family's business or complicated family history. We enjoy helping blended families fairly update their estate plans. We are well-versed in the conversation of Medicaid and protecting assets in the event of long-term care.

Business Law

 

We serve many local businesses. We establish partnerships, LLCs, and Corporations. We work closesly with local accountants to maximize tax savings. We can handle your business's contracts, sales, acquisitions, bylaws, and minutes. We serve as a registered agent and e-file Secretary of State filings.

Family Law

 

We assist families in divorces, child custody, adoptions, juvenile law and more. Whether you seek a divorce, to establish custody, face parental rights issues, need a guardianship and conservatorship, or need to navigate family conflict, our office will provide you the legal advice and moral support you seek.

Civil Litigation

 

Our office handles cases in civil district court regarding breach of contract, personal injury, tortious acts, will contests, property disputes, real estate, and more. Both Mike and P.J. have successfully tried multiple civil jury trials.

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