Thad Murphy
Pearson Bollman 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 has given his time as a lecturer teaching continuing education to other Iowa attorneys.
Thad received a Bachelor of Arts from Grinnell College in 1996 with a degree in History. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa College of Law, graduating with distinction in 2000.
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Social Security Disability
- Medicaid and VA Eligibility Planning
- Trust Administration
- University of Iowa School of Law
- J.D. (2000)
- Grinnell College
- B.A. | History
- State Bar of Iowa  # 16929
- Member
- Current
- Illinois State Bar  # 161315
- Member
- Current
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR)
- Current
- National Organization of Veterans' Advocates (NOVA)
- Current
- WealthCounsel
- Current
- Estate Planning, Asset Protection and Elder Law Workshop
- This workshop is held at various times of the month around the state. Please click on the website link below and go to the events tab of our website to find out more and to register. We will discuss the following topics: What is the difference between a will and a trust, the different types of powers of attorney and how to use them, how to protect yourself and your assets from long term care (nursing home) costs, how you can use trusts and avoid probate, the different types of trusts available and how to use them to your advantage, what is Elder Law, and how does all of this affect seniors.