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Olivia L Blessing
Birmingham, IA Business Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Business and Tax
University of Iowa College of Law
Licensed Business and Tax Attorney (Iowa).
Ms. Blessing graduated from the University of Iowa: College of Law in 2014 and then spent the next 8 years serving as an awarded business, economics, finance, and law professor with American universities abroad. She returned to the United States in 2021 and is currently a small business consultant with Blessing Associates, LLC.
Blessing Associates is a business consulting firm offering services to Americans at home and abroad. We specialize in small business solutions, working with business owners from start-up to wind-down.
Services include (but are not limited to):
- Taxation (Domestic,...
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Shane Zisman
fairfield, IA Business Law Attorney
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Real Estate
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Heather Michelle Simplot
Ottumwa, IA Business Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Business, Civil Rights, Collections and Construction
Arizona State University, College of Law
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Angela K Blessing
Birmingham, IA Business Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Michael Carpenter
Ottumwa, IA Business Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Business, Appeals, Criminal and Divorce
Danny Cornell
Mt Pleasant, IA Business Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Business, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
Matthew Bessine
Keokuk, IA Business Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Business, Criminal, Divorce and Family
John Webber
Ottumwa, IA Business Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Drake University School of Law
Michael Moreland
Ottumwa, IA Business Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Michael David Craver
Centerville, IA Business Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Business, Bankruptcy, Construction and Estate Planning
SMU Dedman School of Law
James Hoffman
Keokuk, IA Business Law Attorney with 57 years of experience
Business, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
University of Iowa College of Law
Steven Gardner
Ottumwa, IA Business Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Business, Civil Rights, Collections and Criminal
Autumn Canny
Ottumwa, IA Business Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Business, Appeals, Criminal and Divorce
Drake University Law School
Joseph Francis Starcevic
Albia, IA Business Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
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Joseph R Casey
Des Moines, IA Business Law Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Legal Malpractice, Products Liability and Securities
Drake University Law School
Joe Casey is a civil trial attorney representing plaintiffs in financial, products, and medical litigation. Rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, Joe has been recognized as a Great Plains Rising Star by SuperLawyer, and been named one of the country's leading young plaintiff lawyers by Lawdragon as well as a Top 40 Under 40 trial attorney by National Trial Lawyers.
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Brennan R Block
Des Moines, IA Business Law Attorney
(515) 242-2441
666 Grand Avenue Suite 2000 Ruan Center
Des Moines, IA 50309
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness
Creighton University School of Law
I represent businesses and their owners in a variety of different spaces, ranging from agriculture, construction and real estate development all the way to emerging technology, venture capital and financial services. The diversity of the clients I work for and the issues they present me with make me well-equipped to provide you practical legal advice on all matters pertaining to your business.
My specific expertise is in structuring, negotiating and documenting merger and acquisition (“M&A”) transactions. In the past few years, I’ve served as lead or associate counsel on a variety of M&A transactions, ranging in value from $5,000 to over...
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Brad Biren
Altoona, IA Business Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
Washington University School of Law and University of Iowa
Brad Biren is an elder law and estate planning attorney with specialized training in tax law. He is passionate about crisis Medicaid planning, special needs planning, and reducing tax liability. Much of his work also focuses on business and land-use consulting for startups, early ventures, and agriculture.
Born in New York, Brad attended Cornell University for his undergraduate degrees in both landscape architecture and plant sciences. In 2006, he became the youngest person in the state of Florida to obtain LEED Accreditation. Mr. Biren moved to Iowa to attend the University of Iowa College of...
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Melvin O. Shaw
Coralville, IA Business Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, 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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Jesse Michael Marzen
Mason City, IA Business Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Family and White Collar Crime
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
We do the heavy lifting so our clients don't have to in Family Law, Commercial Collections, and Tax Law cases.
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John Hofmeyer IV
Cedar Rapids, IA Business Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Construction
University of Iowa
Growing up I learned how to serve client interests from my father and grandfather, who are both attorneys in northeast Iowa. They taught me to take a hands-on approach to learning and to work hard to understand the underlying causes of a conflict, not just address the immediate problem. I applied that philosophy throughout my academic and professional education by learning the construction industry beginning as a carpenter and then architectural intern at OPN Architects, SOM, and Kahler Slater Architects. After I earned my Bachelors of Architecture from Iowa State University and my Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa,...
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Christine L. Crilley
Hiawatha, IA Business Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Estate Planning and Family
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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Shayla L. McCormally
Des Moines, IA Business Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Business, Divorce, 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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James Arenson
Cedar Rapids, IA Business Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Business, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Estate Planning
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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Colin L Hendricks
Des Moines, IA Business Law Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Agricultural, 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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Shawn Fitzgerald
Iowa City, IA Business Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Criminal
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School
At Johnston, Stannard, Klesner, Burbidge & Fitzgerald, P.L.C., our Iowa City criminal defense attorneys have more than 50 years of combined experience providing our community with excellent legal advocacy in criminal law. We’re thoughtful, skilled and resourceful legal professionals prepared to fight for your rights and protect your best interests wherever your case may take you.
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Joshua Strief
Des Moines, IA Business Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Estate Planning, Insurance Defense and Real Estate
Drake University Law School
Josh is an Iowa native and grew up on a farm outside Sac City, Iowa. He attended Drake University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, with honors. In 2014, Josh received a Juris Doctorate with honors from Drake University Law School. Josh was admitted to the Iowa State Bar and United States District Court, Southern and Northern Federal Districts of Iowa, in 2014.
Josh serves on both the Board of Governors and Defense Update Board of Editors for the Iowa Defense Counsel Association. In 2018, Josh was awarded the Iowa Defense Counsel Association’s Rising Star Award....
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Parker Dains
Williamsburg, IA Business Law Attorney
(319) 668-1161
423 North Highland St.
P.O. Box 70
Williamsburg, IA 52361
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
University of Iowa College of Law
As an Iowa City native, Parker attended the University of Iowa for his undergraduate education where he majored in Marketing Management, along with attending the University of Iowa College of Law for his legal education.
During law school, Parker competed in various mock competitions including Iowa's Intramural Mock Baseball Salary Arbitration Competitions in 2023 and 2024, along with Iowa's Mock NCAA Infractions Competitions in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Additionally, Parker competed in the National Mock NCAA Infractions Competition in 2023 and 2024, where in 2024 he achieved runner-up in the hearing portion of the competition, and won the writing portion of the...
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Michael Thompson
Iowa City, IA Business Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
332 S. Linn St., Suite 28
Iowa City, IA 52240
Business, Bankruptcy and Securities
University of Iowa
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Marty L Stoll
Cedar Rapids, IA Business Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
115 Third St. SE
Suite 500
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness and Real Estate
University of Iowa
Marty Stoll is an Attorney and Senior Vice President at Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C. Marty’s work focuses on real estate, non-profits, and general business law. Marty serves as the Chair of the firm's Real Estate Law Practice Area, and Marty is a past Chair of the firm's Business Law Practice Area. Typical real estate work for Marty includes: drafting purchase agreements for commercial and residential property transactions; title examination and opinions and Title Guaranty commitments and certificates; installment contracts; contract forfeiture documents; preparing real estate notes and mortgages; 1031 tax-deferred exchanges and reverse exchanges; formation of business entities and...
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Thomas H. Gelman
Iowa City, IA Business Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, 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...
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Pope S. Yamada
Iowa CIty, IA Business Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Business, Health Care and Medical Malpractice
University of Iowa College of Law
Pope grew up in Iowa City and, after attending college at Wesleyan University in Connecticut and working in the technology industry in San Francisco, California, returned to Iowa to pursue a career in law. After graduating with his law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2003, he started his legal practice at Phelan Tucker Law Offices, where he continues his successful litigation practice. He primarily practices in the field of medical malpractice defense, health care law and represents the interests of healthcare professionals. He is admitted to practice in the State of Iowa and is a...
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William N. Toomey
Iowa CIty, IA Business Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Business, Construction, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of Iowa College of Law
Will was born in raised in the Iowa City area and obtained his undergraduate degrees and his law degree from the University of Iowa. He was admitted to the practice of law in Iowa in 2005 and has successfully argued cases before the Iowa Court of Appeals and the Iowa Supreme Court. He is also admitted to practice in all federal courts in Iowa. His diverse practice includes business litigation, real estate litigation, personal injury and wrongful death litigation, divorce and child custody litigation, landlord-tenant law, business formation and acquisition, and representing creditors in bankruptcy proceedings.
Will lives in Iowa City...
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Carolyn R. Wallace
Iowa CIty, IA Business Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Business, Health Care, Medical Malpractice and Real Estate
University of Iowa College of Law
Carolyn (“Dazi”) Russell Wallace was born and raised in Iowa City. She left to attend college in North Carolina, returned to Iowa City for law school, and began practicing at the firm in October 2013.
Carolyn maintains a general law practice that includes both transactional and litigation components. On the transactional side, Carolyn assists clients with estate planning, real estate matters, reviewing and negotiating contracts, and other general transactional issues. Carolyn’s litigation practice focuses on defending physicians in medical malpractice cases. Carolyn particularly enjoys legal research and writing, and she routinely assists clients with appellate matters.
In her free time, Carolyn likes...
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Ryan Prahm
Coralville, IA Business Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Health Care and Real Estate
University of Iowa
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Tyler Smith
Altoona, IA Business Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
University of Iowa
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Spencer Vasey Dirth
Des Moines, IA Business Law Attorney
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Divorce, Family and Insurance Defense
University of Iowa College of Law
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Todd Elverson
Des Moines, IA Business Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Drake University Law School
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Thomas Williams
Iowa CIty, IA Business Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Business, Employment and Personal Injury
University of Iowa College of Law
Thomas Williams has spent most of his adult life in and around Iowa. A graduate of Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, Thomas spent several years working in a management development program for a company in the Quad Cities providing services to businesses across Eastern Iowa. After graduating with distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law, Thomas practiced corporate litigation in the State of Delaware, primarily focused on claims related to director and officer duties to shareholders and the corporation. He and his wife later returned to the Iowa City area where Thomas spent several years practicing transactional...
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Dell A. Richard
Coralville, IA Business Law Attorney with 49 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
University of Iowa
![Dillon Carpenter]( "Dillon Carpenter")
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Dillon Carpenter
Cedar Rapids, IA Business Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Appeals, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
