Joseph C. Creen has over 35 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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Edward E. Cox

Centerville, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 8 years experience

(641) 856-3251 105 W Van Buren
P.O. Box 518
Centerville, IA 52544

Real Estate, Agricultural, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
Drake University

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Ed Cox practices in agricultural law, estate planning, and real estate and handles general practices matters. Prior to private practice Ed worked as staff attorney at the Drake University Agricultural Law Center. He has written several publications on agricultural law issues and has given numerous presentations on the topic across the country. Ed is licensed to practice law in Iowa and Missouri.

(641) 682-5447 110 E Third Street
P.O. Box 878
Ottumwa, IA 52501

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Mitchell Taylor

Burlington, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 25 years experience

(319) 752-4537 420 N Roosevelt Avenue
Suite 110
Burlington, IA 52601

Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Landlord Tenant
Drake University Law School

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Jeana Louise Goosmann

SIOUX CITY, IA Real Estate Law Attorney. 15 years experience

(712) 226-4000 410 5th Street
SIOUX CITY, IA 51101

Real Estate, Agricultural, Bankruptcy and Business
Creighton University School of Law

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Jeana Goosmann acts as general counsel to company presidents and professionals. Her clients range from small local companies to large national corporations. Jeana's general practice includes but is not limited to banking, bankruptcy, commercial law, collections, communications law, contracts, corporate law, debtor and creditor, employment, personal injury, health care, litigation, real estate, and wills, trusts, estate planning & probate law. Jeana's employment includes Goosmann Law Firm, Founder, 2009 - Present and Heidman Law Firm, Partner, 2002 - 2009. LICENSED IN: Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota.

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Marty L Stoll

Cedar Rapids, IA Real Estate Law Attorney. 16 years experience

115 Third St. SE
Suite 500
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Real Estate, Business and Collections
University of Iowa

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Marty Stoll is an Attorney and Senior Vice President at Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C. Marty’s work focuses on real estate law, property tax appeals, creditor rights, commercial litigation, and general business law. Marty also represents victims of financial and civil fraud, embezzlement and forgery and serves as the Chair of S&I’s Privacy, Data Security, and Civil Fraud Practice Group. Typical real estate work for Marty includes: Property tax appeals, drafting purchase agreements for commercial and residential property transactions; Title examination and opinions; Real estate installment contracts; Contract forfeitures; Drafting real estate mortgages and foreclosing the same,...

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Patrick Dillon

Sumner, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 13 years experience

(563) 578-1850 209 E 1st Street
Sumner, IA 50674

Real Estate, Agricultural, Bankruptcy and Business
Drake University Law School

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Charles Becker

Des Moines, IA Real Estate Law Attorney.

(515) 283-4609 666 Walnut St., Suite 2000
Des Moines, IA 50309

Real Estate, Environmental and Municipal
University of Iowa

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Chuck Becker has practiced in the areas of Environmental and Real Estate law for more than 20 years and regularly advises corporate clients on environmental regulations and permit requirements in all aspects of business, including manufacturing, financing, real estate, construction and development. His areas of practice include environmental investigations and due diligence; the purchase, sale and leasing of contaminated property; storm water discharge permitting; permits and enforcement under Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Superfund and other federal and state environmental laws; lending issues and lender liability; regulatory compliance; UST and AST permits, closures and remedial requirements; zoning and...

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Bryan Goldsmith

Ottumwa, IA Real Estate Law Attorney. 11 years experience

(641) 682-7579 111 West Second Street
Box 601
Ottumwa, IA 52501

Real Estate, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Creighton University School of Law

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Ethan J. Huizenga

Orange City, IA Real Estate Law Attorney. 9 years experience

(712) 737-3885 209 First Street NE
P.O. Box 123
Orange City, IA 51041

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
Saint Louis University and Dordt College

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Melvin O. Shaw

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(319) 337-7429

Coralville, IA Real Estate Law Attorney
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Shannon D. Simms

Waterloo, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 9 years experience

(319) 291-6161 3112 Brockway Road
P.O. Box 1020
Waterloo, IA 50704

Real Estate, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Drake University Law School

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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....

(319) 825-6161 106 4th Street
Grundy Center, IA 50638

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Ethan Epley

Denver, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer.

(319) 984-5479 171 E. Main St.
PO Box 50
Denver, IA 50622

Real Estate, Agricultural, Bankruptcy and Criminal
Drake University

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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...

(319) 984-5479 171 E. Main St.
PO Box 50
Denver, IA 50622

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Julia Mears

Iowa City, IA Real Estate Law Attorney. 37 years experience

(319) 351-4363 209 E. Washington
Paul-Helen Bldg, Ste. 203
Iowa City, IA 52240

Real Estate, Family and Probate
University of Iowa

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Scott D Flynn

Keota, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 17 years experience

(641) 636-2220 306 E Broadway Ave
Keota, IA 52248

Real Estate, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
University of Iowa

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Ryan Prahm

Coralville, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 8 years experience

(319) 351-2028 425 E. Oakdale Blvd., Suite 201
Coralville, IA 52241

Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Health Care
University of Iowa

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Todd Elverson

Des Moines, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 36 years experience

(515) 243-1914 700 2nd Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309

Real Estate, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Drake University Law School

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Daniel P Kitchen

Washington, IA Real Estate Law Attorney. 22 years experience

(319) 653-5297 217 West Main Street
Washington, IA 52353

Real Estate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Iowa

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Daniel P. Kitchen, J.D., practices law in Southeast Iowa from his office in Washington, Iowa. Mr. Kitchen's general practice is focused on providing professional legal services suiting individual and small business needs, including, but not limited to, family and divorce law, debtor and creditor bankruptcy, contracts, real estate, wills, and estate planning. Mr. Kitchen is licensed to practice before the State courts for Iowa and Illinois, and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Iowa and the Central District of Illinois.

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Melvin O. Shaw

Coralville, IA Real Estate Law Attorney. 11 years experience

(319) 337-7429 1303 5th Street
Suite 104B
Coralville, IA 52241

Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Iowa

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Melvin O. Shaw is a solo, general practicing attorney at The Law Office of Melvin O. Shaw, P.LC., located in Coralville, Iowa. His general practice areas include real estate, estate planning and probate, and business law. Melvin graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2004. Melvin earned an M.A. from the University of Iowa in 1997 and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Melvin is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association (Probate, Real Estate, Business Law, and Family Law committees). He...

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Robert O'Shea

Cedar Rapids, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 22 years experience

(319) 866-9277 2735 1st Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Real Estate, Civil Rights, Employment and Insurance Defense
Drake University Law School

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Robert J. O'Shea has been with Brady & O'Shea, PC since its inception. He is a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Mr. O'Shea graduated from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1991, earning his Bachelor's Degree in business with cum laude honors. He obtained his law degree with honors from Drake University in 1995, graduating third in his class, and was elected Order of the Coif. He also was the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award for Contracts. Mr. O'Shea was admitted to Iowa Bar in 1995. In addition to practicing in Iowa's state courts, Mr. O'Shea is admitted...

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Simon Noel

Council Bluffs, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 20 years experience

(402) 639-6811 532 First Avenue, Suite 201 Smith Davis Bldg.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Real Estate, Business and Tax
The George Washington University Law School

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(402) 639-6811 532 First Avenue, Suite 201 Smith Davis Bldg.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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Stephen Newport

(563) 386-9500 2117 State Street
Suite 250
Bettendorf, IA 52722

Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family

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Kristy Arzberger

Mason City, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 31 years experience

(641) 424-3131 1531 S Monroe Ave
Mason City, IA 50401

Real Estate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Drake University Law School

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Theodore Karpuk

Sioux City, IA Real Estate Law Attorney. 36 years experience

(712) 224-2930 507 7th St
Sioux City, IA 51101

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
University of Iowa, College of Law

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Daniel P Fischer

Harlan, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 5 years experience

(712) 755-2111 502 Market Street
PO Box 726
Harlan, IA 51537

Real Estate, Agricultural, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Iowa

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Daniel is committed to competent advising, responsive communication, and value-based service for clients. With a background and continued involvement in his family's farm, Daniel P. Fischer understands the legal needs and planning techniques best suited for individuals, farms, and businesses in southwest Iowa. Daniel studied Agricultural Business and Economics at Iowa State University, where he graduated summa cum laude and served as the Student Body President. At the University of Iowa, Daniel earned his Juris Doctor, with distinction, and was published in the Iowa Law Review for his note on the taxation of agricultural bankruptcies. Following law school,...

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Mr. Mason James Ouderkirk

Indianola, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 39 years experience

(515) 961-5315 108 S Howard St
P.O. Box 156
Indianola, IA 50125

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Asbestos, Divorce and Probate
Drake University

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David Hellstern

West Des Moines, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 12 years experience

(515) 244-3500 6601 Westown Parkway, Suite 200
West Des Moines, IA 50266-7733

Real Estate, Business, Construction and Estate Planning
Drake University Law School

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Troy Skinner

West des Moines, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 21 years experience

(515) 327-1222 4000 Westown Pkwy
West des Moines, IA 50266

Real Estate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family

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J. Scott Edwards

West Liberty, IA Real Estate Law Attorney. 2 years experience

(319) 627-2713 103 E Third St
West Liberty, IA 52776

Real Estate, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Probate
University of Iowa

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Robert McGee

Clinton, IA Real Estate Law Attorney. 38 years experience

(563) 243-4796 1226 N 2nd St
Clinton, IA 52732

Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Construction

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Scott Flynn

Iowa City, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 17 years experience

(319) 337-3167 119 Wright St
Iowa City, IA 52240

Real Estate, Agricultural, Business and Estate Planning

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Donald Young

West Des Moines, IA Real Estate Law Attorney. 42 years experience

(515) 440-2175 Century II Bldg., Suite 160
1415 28 Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Real Estate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Illinois College of Law

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Dell A. Richard

Coralville, IA Real Estate Law Attorney. 42 years experience

(319) 354-9592 845 Quarry Road
Suite 130
Coralville, IA 52241

Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Iowa

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Timothy Casperson

Lake Mills, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 21 years experience

(641) 592-1331 102 North 2nd Ave West
P.O. Box 145
Lake Mills, IA 50450

Real Estate, Agricultural, Bankruptcy and Construction

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Christopher Bjornstad

Spencer, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 43 years experience

(712) 262-1630 407 Grand Ave
Spencer, IA 51301

Real Estate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning

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Victoria Feilmeyer

Ames, IA Real Estate Law Attorney. 23 years experience

(515) 239-5000 618 Douglas Ave
Ames, IA 50010

Real Estate, Appeals, Business and Divorce
University of Iowa College of Law, Editor in Chief, Iowa Law Review and Law Clerk to the Honorable J.L. Larson, Supreme Court of Iowa,

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Richard Schenck

Harlan, IA Real Estate Law Attorney. 39 years experience

(712) 755-3141 711 Court St
Harlan, IA 51537

Real Estate, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning

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Ryan Ross

Sioux City, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 21 years experience

(712) 252-3226 421 Nebraska St
Sioux City, IA 51101

Real Estate, Business, Collections and Elder
Willamette University College of Law

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Ray Edgington

Sioux City, IA Real Estate Law Attorney. 36 years experience

(712) 252-3226 421 Nebraska St
Sioux City, IA 51101

Real Estate, Agricultural, Business and Elder
University of Iowa Law

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Troy Skinner

West des Moines, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 21 years experience

(515) 327-1222 4000 Westown Pkwy
West des Moines, IA 50266

Real Estate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family

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Curtis Klatt

Waterloo, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer. 41 years experience

(319) 232-3304 531 Commercial St
Waterloo, IA 50701

Real Estate, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning

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