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Christine L. Crilley
Linn County, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 41 years of experience
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Family and Probate
University of Iowa
CHRISTINE L. CRILLEY is a General Practice Attorney and Collaborative Lawyer with over thirty years of experience in a variety of legal areas such as family law, adoptions, business law, litigation, construction law, probate and wills.
In Addition to her law practice Ms. Crilley is also an accomplished Mediator and Arbitrator as well as a nationally approved Mediation Trainer. She offers basic Mediation training and advance Mediation training as well as Collaborative Law Training, and Parent Coordinator Training. Christine is also a Parenting Coordinator and Parent Coach.
After earning her B.A. degree at the University of Northern Iowa in 1979, Christine...
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Scott A Shoemaker
Linn County, IA Estate Planning Lawyer
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning and Probate
My name is Scott Shoemaker, and I am your Personal Family Lawyer.
I grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. My youth and young adulthood were spent pursuing my dream of becoming a classical musician. I went so far as to earn degrees in music from Coe College, University of Nebraska, and the University of Iowa. I even spent a few years teaching at a couple of different institutions of high education.
Along the way, I realized my real passion was helping other people bring about their dreams. So I ended up in law school. While I was a student at Nebraska Law,...
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Mark William Schwickerath II
Linn County, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 7 years of experience
Estate Planning and Elder
Drake University
William was born and raised in Northeast Iowa in the town of New Hampton. He has followed both his father’s and his brother’s lead, receiving a degree in both accounting and law. While in law school he participated in many groups and was fortunate enough to be the Treasurer of the Student Bar Association and the Managing Editor of the Drake Journal of Agricultural Law.
William practices out of the Marion office of Pearson Bollman Law. His practice focuses on estate planning, elder law, probate/trust administration, and taxation.
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Thad Murphy
Linn County, IA Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Social Security Disability
University of Iowa School of Law
A northeast Iowa native, Thad grew up on a small farm on the outskirts of West Union, Iowa. After graduating from the University of Iowa College of law, he practiced for three years in Davenport, Iowa and has practiced since 2003 in Dubuque, Iowa. He has also maintained an office in Davenport since 2007. Currently practicing out of the Pioneer Law branch in Dubuque, Thad focuses on estate planning, elder law, Social Security disability and veterans disability. When not spending time with his wife and two daughters, Thad enjoys speaking with other attorneys and professional groups. In the past Thad...
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James Arenson
Linn County, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Criminal
University of Iowa
At Arenson Law Group, PC, you will find forward-thinking, progressive, and open attorneys who work hard with your best interests in mind. At our law firm you will find modern art, sleek brushed aluminum, and lots of light, unlike the traditional law office. Arenson Law Group, PC attorneys handle cases throughout Iowa and focus on practices such as: Business Law, Corporate Law, Family Law, Criminal Law, and Bankruptcy.
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E. David Wright
Dubuque County, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury and Probate
University of Iowa
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Shannon D. Simms
Black Hawk County, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Family and Probate
Drake University Law School
I am a licensed Attorney, certified Mediator and certified Collaborative Law Attorney in the State of Iowa and am passionate about providing quality client service through competency, communication and compassion. I am a part of the general practice firm, Nelson Law Firm, PLLC, where I provide legal services at our main office in Waterloo, Iowa and branch office in Grundy Center, Iowa. My practice areas include but are not limited to, business law, real estate, mediation, family law, including collaborative family law, creditors' rights law (including subrogation, collections and foreclosure), estate planning, probate, guardian/conservator law, and guardian ad litem services....
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Ethan Epley
Bremer County, IA Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning, Agricultural, Bankruptcy and Tax
Drake University
Attorney Epley received his J.D. from Drake Law School in Des Moines in 2009. While at Drake Law School, Ethan was a member and officer in the Agricultural Law Association and an Editor for the Agricultural Law Journal. Ethan earned his undergraduate Bachelor of Science Degree from Iowa State University in 2002 with a major in Agricultural Studies and a minor in Agronomy.
While at Law School in Des Moines Ethan worked for the Beginning Farmers Center located in Urbandale Iowa. While working for the Center Ethan participated in a research project regarding the...
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Patrick Dillon
Bremer County, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Estate Planning, Agricultural, Bankruptcy and Business
Drake University Law School
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Matthew Bollman
Linn County, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Estate Planning and Elder
University of Denver
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Pearson Bollman Law (http://www.pearsonbollmanlaw.com) routinely counsels families in the areas of estate planning, wills, trusts, probate/trust administration, elder law/Medicaid planning, and VA pension eligibility.
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Matthew Bollman
Matt grew up in northeast Iowa. Upon graduating from the University of Denver, College of Law in 2000, he moved to Seattle, Washington and then to Phoenix, Arizona. Matt and his family moved back to Ankeny in 2008 to return to the family environment Iowa provides.
Matt joined Phyllis Pearson in her practice January 1, 2011. In 2010, Matt became a VA Accredited Attorney. Matt's practice focuses on estate planning, probate/trust administration and elder law. He...
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James T. Peters
Buchanan County, IA Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Family and Workers' Comp
University of Iowa
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Joseph M Deeney
Johnson County, IA Estate Planning Lawyer
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Patrick Ritter
Fayette County, IA Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
University of Iowa
Stephen Swift
Linn County, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Estate Planning, Criminal, Divorce and Tax
University of Iowa College of Law
Daniel Willems
Linn County, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Elder
University of Iowa Law School
John Becker
Dubuque County, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 49 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Divorce
James Updegraff
Fayette County, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 57 years of experience
Estate Planning, Agricultural, Appeals and Arbitration & Mediation
University of Iowa College of Law
Brian G. Sayer
Black Hawk County, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 25 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy and Real Estate
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James Updegraff
Fayette County, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 57 years of experience
Estate Planning, Agricultural, Appeals and Arbitration & Mediation
University of Iowa College of Law
Roger Kurt
Dubuque County, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 42 years of experience
Estate Planning, Agricultural, Elder and Tax
University of Iowa Law School
Eric Johnson
Black Hawk County, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
University of Iowa, College of Law
Richard Morris
Black Hawk County, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Divorce and Family
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Joseph Bertroche
Linn County, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Collections and Criminal
Drake University School of Law
James Updegraff
Fayette County, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 57 years of experience
Estate Planning, Agricultural, Appeals and Arbitration & Mediation
University of Iowa College of Law
John O'Connor
Dubuque County, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 50 years of experience
Estate Planning and Business
Larry Thorson
Linn County, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Tax
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Curtis Klatt
Black Hawk County, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Divorce and Family
Craig Ament
Black Hawk County, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Criminal and Divorce
University of Iowa Law School
Patrick Dillon
Bremer County, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Estate Planning, Agricultural, Bankruptcy and Business
Drake University Law School
James Updegraff
Fayette County, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 57 years of experience
Estate Planning, Agricultural, Appeals and Arbitration & Mediation
University of Iowa College of Law
James Updegraff
Fayette County, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 57 years of experience
Estate Planning, Agricultural, Appeals and Arbitration & Mediation
University of Iowa College of Law
David McManus
Linn County, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Estate Planning, Appeals, Business and Divorce
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Joseph Creen
Scott County, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 49 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Personal Injury
Drake University Law School and University of Notre Dame
Joseph C. Creen has over 30 years experience in the practice of law, litigating cases in Iowa and Illinois state and federal courts and advising clients with personal, business and employment matters, real estate matters, individuals and families for estate planning needs and probate. Mr Creen has a varied and extensive trial practice experience, including personal injury, brain injury, product liability, wrongful death, slip and fall, auto cases, catastrophic injury, as well as contract and construction disputes, estate & probate matters, such as Will contest and undue influence, consumer protection, such as wrongful foreclosure or collections, ...
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Meagan K. Box
Scott County, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal and DUI
Southern Illinois University School of Law
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David M. Pillers
Clinton County, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 26 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Insurance Claims
Valparaiso University School of Law
DAVID PILLERS is a partner in the law firm of Pillers and Richmond. He received his major in Economics and minor in Business from Valparaiso University, graduating in 1992, and received his law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law, graduating in 1998. Mr. Pillers maintains a general practice but concentrates his practice in the areas of Civil Litigation, Collective Bargaining, Business and Corporate Law, Municipal Law, Real Estate and Estate Planning. He is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association (Member of the Probate and Real Estate Section), Illinois State Bar Association, American Bar Association (Section Member: Motor...
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Melvin O. Shaw
Johnson County, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 18 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
University of Iowa
Melvin O. Shaw is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Law (2004). He has a Master’s in journalism from the UI, and a B.S. in political science from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Melvin has been a solo practitioner since he opened his law firm in 2006.
Melvin will serve a one-year term as president of the Iowa State Bar Association starting June 2024. He is Chair of the Iowa Judicial Qualifications Commission and has served on the JQC since 2018. Melvin was appointed to the Lawyers Trust Account Commission 2024-2027 under an order of...
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Gary J. Schmit
Johnson County, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
University of Iowa College of Law
Gary has been working with individuals and families to help with their estate and tax planning for almost thirty years. He has a robust tax practice, preparing both individual and fiduciary returns. With this background, he also advises his clients on their estate planning, bringing his areas of expertise together to draft comprehensive plans that accomplish their goals. Gary also facilitates trust and estate administration, and so further helps families carry out their plans. In his career, Gary has worked with multiple generations, providing guidance and counsel on issues relating to finances, taxes, wealth transfer, and almost everything in between.
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Randal Caldwell
Jasper County, IA Estate Planning Attorney with 45 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Municipal and Probate
University of Iowa
Experience Counselor with more than 30 years experience advising clients in stressful and difficult circumstances
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Thomas H. Gelman
Johnson County, IA Estate Planning Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Health Care and Tax
University of Iowa College of Law
Tom was born and raised in Iowa City. He received his BA degree from Harvard University in 1975 and then returned home to attend the University of Iowa College of Law. After completing law school in 1978, Tom joined the law firm where he has been a partner since 1983. Tom represents individuals, businesses and tax-exempt organizations on a variety of legal matters principally in areas of business and transactional law, including contracts, real estate, business and non-profit entities, estate and gift planning, administration of trusts and estates, healthcare, and charitable foundations. In addition to his legal practice, Tom has...