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Benjamin Kohn
Waterloo, IA Attorney with 3 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business, Consumer and Traffic Tickets
University of Iowa College of Law
Notice to Prospective Clients: Please don't cold call me without an appointment to inquire about your legal matter. Please first visit my website, http://www.kohnlawoffices.com and if you're interested in my services as described there for a California or Iowa legal matter, please schedule a prospective client phone consult.
I'm a California and Iowa licensed attorney with a very diverse, yet practical, skill set and range of expertise, which allows me to take a cross-functional and interdisciplinary approach to all services I render. From Data Science, Game Theory, and Statistical Risk Management Guided Decision Sciences, to Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)-enhanced communication and...
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Colin L Hendricks
Des Moines, IA Attorney with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationAgricultural, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
University of Iowa College of Law
My practice primarily deals with estate planning, tax, and corporate formation/governance, though my law firm can help with almost any business need you may have.
I typically deal with individuals, families, and small business owners to (a) protect and arrange themselves during life, (b) provide guidance to loved ones upon their passing, especially for minor children, and (c) transition businesses and wealth from one generation to the next in an organized and tax-efficient manner.
Originally from Fort Dodge, Iowa (north central Iowa), my practice takes me all across the state of Iowa. I'm proud that my family has been providing...
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Philip Colt Moss
Des Moines, IA Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Employment and Personal Injury
Facing the threat of criminal prosecution or a lawsuit can be daunting. Colt Moss will bring energy and verve to your situation. He takes great satisfaction in helping his clients solve problems that they cannot solve on their own. Colt wants to help you navigate whatever problems life has created for you and is determined to be there with you every step of the way. “I stress the importance of communicating with my clients throughout the process,” Colt says. “I want to help them find hope and optimism in an otherwise challenging time.” Using creativity and hard work, Colt will...
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Mr. J. Keith Rigg
Des Moines, IA Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime
Drake University Law School
Since 1982, J. Keith Rigg has provided legal advice and representation to clients in state and federal courts throughout Iowa, including Des Moines and Polk County. His practice is limited to criminal law and the defense of those accused of crimes such as: * White Collar Crimes * Fraud * Conspiracy * Homicide * Battery, Assault, and other Violent Crimes * Drug and Narcotic Sales and Possession * Theft ...
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Dana Judas
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family and Juvenile
University of Iowa
I am a Waterloo, Iowa native practicing exclusively in family law. I received my BA from the University of Iowa in 2010 where I majored in English and graduated with honors. In 2014, I graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law and was admitted to practice in Iowa in September. In March of 2016, I joined Arenson Law Group, PC where I focus on areas of child custody and dissolution of marriage. Prior to joining Arenson, I practiced family law and criminal defense at another Cedar Rapids firm. I am currently a member of the...
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Jefferson Fink
Des Moines, IA Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Real Estate
Drake University Law School
Jefferson Fink, the founder of The Law Office of Jefferson Fink, is a legal professional with years of experience in the Capitol and in front of the Courts. His academic experience started as a Senate Page, then later at Iowa State as a Senate intern, which allowed him to gain valuable insight into the legislative process. Jefferson's dedication to his education is evident in his simultaneous pursuit of a Master of Arts in Political Science from Iowa State University, writing his thesis - Law, Politics, and the Creation of Public Policy: How the Two Can Come Together and Create Better...
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Allison R Abbott
Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Drake University
Allison Abbott has been with Elverson, Vasey and Abbott, LLP since 1999 and has been a partner in the firm since 2006. Her areas of practice include civil defense, insurance defense and litigation, insurance subrogation, and family law.
Allison was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Arizona State University and received her Juris Doctorate with honors from Drake University Law School. Allison was admitted to the Iowa State Bar in 1999. She is admitted to both the Northern and Southern Districts in Iowa.
Allison has earned the Distinguished peer review rating for high professional achievement...
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John Nicholas Capellupo
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
Drake University
Born in raised in St. Louis, Missouri, I made my way to Iowa in 2009 to attend Drake University. I obtained a Bachelors Degree in Law, Politics and Society in 2012 and went on to attend Drake University Law School and graduated in 2016. I sat for and passed the Iowa Bar Exam in September 2016 and moved to Cedar Rapids shortly after to begin working for Viner Law Firm. In November 2019, I became a shareholder in the firm.
My primary areas of practice include Family Law and Criminal Defense. I am always accepting new clients so please reach...
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Chad W. Eichorn
West Des Moines, IA Lawyer
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Drake University Law School
Chad grew up in Ames, Iowa. Prior to his career as an attorney, Chad was a minister for 10 years in local churches and denominational administration. Chad lives in West Des Moines with his wife, Sarah, and two boys, Walker and Max. Chad’s practice focuses on elder law, estate planning, and non-profit/charitable organizations. He is a licensed mediator for elder law matters. He has provided quality representation to a spectrum of clients including individuals, families, charities, municipalities and professional sports teams. Along with his work as an attorney, Chad routinely speaks at churches and other charitable organizations across the country...
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Athena Farmakis
Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationDePaul College of Law
Athena Farmakis was born and raised in the Chicagoland area, graduated with a B.A. from Northwestern University, and received her law degree from DePaul University College of law. With over 25 years of litigation experience, Athena has tried 67 jury trials and hundreds of bench trials in complex and media-sensitive cases. Athena currently practices in all areas of personal injury including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, product liability, construction accidents, animal attacks, negligent security, wrongful death, nursing home abuse and medical malpractice.
As a former prosecutor, Athena dedicated much of her legal career to serving the public for over 20 years...
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Roger J. Hudson Jr.
West Des Moines, IA Attorney with 30 years of experience
(515) 421-4191
4401 Westown Parkway, Suite 213
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Divorce
Over two decades of experience representing clients in divorce, custody, child support, and parental rights matters.
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Clarissa Rietveld
Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Drake University Law School
Clarissa Rietveld was born in Iowa and raised in Rushville, Indiana. She received her Associate’s Degree in Nursing in 2009 and worked as a registered nurse in operating rooms across the Midwest and on the East Coast. While working as a nurse, Ms. Rietveld had a patient whose medical history documented that he did not have regular access to food and was starving. Ms. Rietveld spent the afternoon working with hospital social services to arrange for her patient to gain access to regular meals and was shocked to learn that he didn’t qualify for any of the available programs. She...
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Johnathan Lee Sears
Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Drake University Law School
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Benjamin C. Feld
West Des Moines, IA Attorney with 9 years of experience
(515) 802-7676
1200 Valley West Drive, Ste. 208
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Personal Injury
Michigan State University
I am a native of Carroll, Iowa and grew up on a farm. Early on, my parents taught me the meaning of hard work. My chores on the farm included feeding livestock, baling hay, walking beans and detasseling corn. In addition to the work on the farm, I woke up at 5:30 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday during high school to work at a restaurant in town. I graduated from Kuemper High School in 2006.
After high school, I attended Drake University where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in business law. While attending...
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Samuel Kreamer
West Des Moines, IA Attorney with 43 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Sam practices primarily in Estate Planning (including wills and trusts), probate law, succession planning and business law. In addition to being a lawyer, he is also a certified public accountant. Sam received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration-Accounting from the University of Southern California (U.S.C.) in 1978, and his Juris Doctorate at Drake University in 1981. Sam is licensed to practice law in all courts within Iowa, as well as the following Federal Courts: Northern and Southern District of Iowa, Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Tax Court. Sam is a member of the...
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Aaron Hamrock
West Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Drake University
Aaron Hamrock is a founder and partner at McCarthy & Hamrock, P.C., which is dedicated to giving clients in the West Des Moines area the highest quality of criminal defense. With nearly 15 years of experience, Aaron has defended hundreds of clients facing charges including DUI, federal offenses, drug charges, and violent crimes. He believes in giving each client personal attention and respect, and keeping communication open. Aaron pursued a legal career with this goal in mind.
His studies began at Central College, where he graduated before earning in Juris Doctor at Drake University. In 1995, he became licensed to practice...
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Fredd Haas
Des Moines, IA Attorney with 45 years of experience
5001 S.W. 9th
Des Moines, IA 50315
Animal, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Drake University Law School
Fredd J. Haas is an Iowa attorney practicing in the areas of personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice. Fredd has over 30 years of legal experience. Fredd J. Haas is an experienced negotiator and trial lawyer who aggressively seeks full and fair compensation for injury victims. Mr. Haas is a past president of the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association and is a member of the American Association of Justice Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group.
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Shayla L. McCormally
Des Moines, IA Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family and Personal Injury
University of Iowa
Shayla McCormally is a problem solver. Whether it's helping clients navigate difficult family issues, untangle tax problems, or recover after being injured, Shayla devotes herself to creating the best possible solutions for her clients. She knows the issues her clients are facing are stressful and confusing. She offers solutions and reaches outstanding results for clients
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Ms. Nina M Forcier
Waterloo, IA Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Business, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Drake University Law School
Nina grew up in Waterloo, Iowa, attended the University of Northern Iowa and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Nina later attended Drake University Law School where she gained practical experience interning for Iowa Legal Aid and as a student attorney/mediator at the Drake Legal Clinic. At the Drake Mediation Clinic Nina served as a mediator for divorce, child custody and small claims cases.Nina enjoys volunteering and has served in leadership positions: Junior Girl Scout Leader for Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois and as a Parent Teacher Association volunteer leader, treasurer and event organizer for a...
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Eric M. Updegraff
Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Employment, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Iowa
Representing employees and workers in workplace issues since 2004. I concentrate my practice on protecting workers rights in Workers' Compensation Claims, Personal Injury and Employment Law, including wage and hour disputes, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violations; Federal Civil Rights Act violations for age, gender, race, sexual orientation and disabilities. I also represent individuals facing harassment on the basis of race, color and/or national origin under the Federal Civil Rights Act. We are experienced trial lawyers in representing workers faced with all types of employment law issues, including wrongful termination, sexual harassment, hostile-environment sexual harassment, quid...
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Timothy N. Tripp
West Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability
Brooklyn Law School
Restoring hope, one client at a time. As an Iowa disability lawyer, I am driven by that one goal; it has been my personal and professional mission since I first began representing disabled Iowans in 1996. Prior to that, I worked for the Social Security Administration, as one of their attorneys in NYC. I have seen first-hand how a large government bureaucracy can frustrate and confuse even the most determined claimant. I am driven to restore hope to disabled Iowans as I guide them through Social Security disability process.
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Celena Faith Bevard
Urbandale, IA Attorney with 4 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
Celena graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Law with a criminal law concentration. During law school, Celena worked for the Cuyahoga County Public Defender's Office where she defended clients against a variety of charges, including numerous OWIs in the City of Cleveland. Celena also worked in the Juvenile Division and has experience with emergency custody situations and juvenile delinquency. At the Federal Public Defender's Office for the Northern District of Ohio, Celena gained additional experience with complex drug charges and crimes against children.
Celena graduated from Indianola High School and Simpson College. She majored in International Relations and Political...
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Timothy McCarthy II
West Des Moines, IA Attorney with 41 years of experience
Criminal Defense
Drake University
With 30 years of experience in representing clients, Timothy McCarthy knows how to take on the most challenging cases and proactively defend his clients in every situation. His path toward his legal career started after receiving his B.A. from Drake University. He studied law at Drake University's Law School and earned his Juris Doctor in 1983. Since graduating, he has become licensed to practice not only in Iowa, but also in the U.S. District Court in the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa, the U.S. Court of Appeals, the Eighth Circuit Court and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Now, Timothy McCarthy is...
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Jeffrey Douglas Goetz
Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Bankruptcy
California Western School of Law
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Dean A Stowers
West Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Attorney Deans Stowers began his career as a lawyer at the United State Sentencing Commission. In private practice, Dean has tried many criminal jury trials in Iowa state and federal court, including the only federal death penalty case in Iowa in the last 50 years.
Among his other accomplishments are numerous not guilty verdicts in state and federal court, and reversals in appellate cases. Dean is known as an aggressive and effective advocate for his clients.
Dean is licensed to practice law in Iowa, Pennsylvania, the United States Supreme Court, the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa, the 8th Circuit Court of...
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Thomas Viner
Cedar Rapids, IA Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Drake University Law School
Born and raised in Dubuque, Iowa, I graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1998. I went on to Knox College where I obtained my B.A. in History, graduating in 2002. I then went to Drake University School of Law, graduating in December 2004. I have lived and practiced in Linn County since 2005, practicing in 40 counties throughout Eastern Iowa.
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Matthew Bollman
West Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Elder and Estate Planning
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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Tom Fowler
Clive, IA Attorney
8350 Hickman Rd. Suite 200
Clive, IA 50325
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Drake University
Tom Fowler Law is a family business that specializes in personal injury cases. Tom Fowler Law takes every case seriously and is determined to make sure that you receive compensation and justice. Tom Fowler is a veteran Marine who fought for his country and now he is dedicated to fighting for you with the help of his mother, wife and brother.
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Seth J. Harrington
Urbandale, IA Attorney
Law school doesn’t just teach you about the law. It also teaches you to never give up. While it was probably the hardest thing I ever did, the lessons I learned there are why I can stand up for clients at some of the hardest times of their lives. I graduated from Drake Law School in 2004 and have ten years of experience in the courts of Iowa standing up for people’s rights, whether as a private attorney, a prosecutor or a child protection attorney.
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Daniel James Vondra
North Liberty, IA Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Iowa College of Law
Dan was admitted to the Iowa Bar in 2004, and has been practicing law in Iowa and throughout the United States since then. Shortly after graduating from law school, Dan had his first felony jury trial, which resulted in an acquittal on a forgery charge in Johnson County, Iowa. Two years later, Dan represented a woman facing child endangerment charges and gained valuable jury trial experience on a case that he argued all the way to the Iowa Supreme Court (State v. Mitchell, 757 N.W.2d 431, Iowa 2008).
Dan’s next appearance before the Iowa Supreme Court resulted in...
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Peter Ickes
Des Moines, IA Lawyer
Appeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Insurance Defense
Drake University Law School
Peter Ickes maintains a varied practice focused on litigation, including both civil and criminal law. Peter has trial and courtroom experience in both state and federal courts, including complex federal cases. He practices in every county in Iowa and is familiar with many county prosecutors, leading to positive outcomes for his clients. He is a client-focused lawyer, with an emphasis on communication and advocacy tailored to the needs of each case. He is a member of the Iowa Bar Association and Polk County Bar Association.
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Ben Lynch
Clive, IA Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
Drake University Law School
Voted best law firm in Des Moines - recipient of 'Top 40 Lawyer Under 40' and 'Super Lawyer' awards. Ben Lynch graduated w/ honors from Drake Law School & offers free consultations on employment, personal injury, work comp, family, criminal, & civil rights cases. Read our 450+ Google reviews (5.0 rating) to learn how we put clients first & obtain results. We've collected millions of dollars for hundreds of clients.
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Charles Becker
Des Moines, IA Attorney
Environmental, Municipal and Real Estate
University of Iowa
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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Todd Elverson
Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Drake University Law School
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Danni Harris
Des Moines, IA Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Drake University Law School
I have over nineteen years of experience litigating complex legal matters. As a member attorney at Whitfield & Eddy Law, I currently focus my practice on litigating family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, custody, spousal support, domestic abuse, grandparent guardianship and termination of parental rights cases. I received my Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management with honors from Baylor University in 1996. In 1999, I graduated from Drake University Law School. Shortly after graduation I moved to Dallas and was admitted to the Texas bar. I worked as an Assistant District Attorney with the Dallas...
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Patrick Dillon
Sumner, IA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Agricultural, Bankruptcy, Business and Criminal Defense
Drake University Law School
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Mr. Mason James Ouderkirk
Indianola, IA Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Divorce, Probate and Products Liability
Drake University
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Spencer Vasey Dirth
Des Moines, IA Attorney
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Iowa College of Law
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Mark L Chipokas
Cedar Rapids, IA Attorney with 35 years of experience
(319) 366-7888
866 1st Avenue North East, PO Box 1261
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1261
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
Mark Chipokas brings more than 25 years of experience helping injured parties maximize the amount they recover, whether that is through a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit. As your workers’ comp attorney, he will take special care of your case to ensure you get the most benefits possible.
Mark represents injured people throughout eastern Iowa from his office in Cedar Rapids. The office is located in the heart of the Cedar Rapids’ Medical Corridor.
Schedule a free initial consultation by calling 319-423-8011 or completing the online contact form at www.mlchipokaspc.com/contact/. Mark can review the facts of your case and...
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David William Patton
Storm Lake, IA Lawyer with 45 years of experience
(712) 732-6720
216 East Fifth Street
Post Office Box 900
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
Drake University
Dave Patton has practiced law for over 35 years, initially in private practice in a suburban law firm in Des Moines, Iowa; then as staff attorney for a small state agency (the Iowa Governor’s Office of Planning and Programming), followed by a move to Richmond, Virginia, where he became a partner in a boutique law firm engaged in business and environmental litigation almost exclusively in federal courts, before returning to his hometown to raise his four boys and engage in the general practice of law, limited to marital, custody, and property disputes, estate and probate matters, real estate and business...