Our firm handles legal matters in the following practice areas: Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law, Personal Injury, Trusts and Estates, Wills, Estate Planning, Real Estate, General Practice, DUI/DWI, Juvenile Law, Adoptions, Child Custody, Child Support, Visitation Rights, Guardianships, Parole and Probation, White Collar, Drug Crimes, Automobile Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Biking Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip and Fall, Dog Bites, Wrongful Death.
I have been practicing in the Iowa City area since 2000. I still consider myself to be a general practitioner, as my focus is on getting to know my clients and setting up ongoing relationships with them. That way I can provide a wide variety of legal services as the need arises based on my knowledge of their background and circumstances.
I have found that, over time, my practice has concentrated more and more on family law (divorce, child support, custody, and the like), criminal law, and juvenile law as I gain more expertise in these areas. The good thing is that I am associated with four fine, experienced, attorneys who practice in a broad range of areas. So if I cannot provide the legal services you need myself, I am sure to be able to refer you with confidence to someone who does.
The areas that I practice most in are:
Family Law - this includes:
Divorce
Child custody
Child support
Visitation rights
No contact orders
Adoptions
Paternity
Criminal Law - this includes the defense of:
Operating while intoxicated - OWI (sometimes called DWI or DUI)
Possession of illegal substances and other drug related crime
Alcohol related charges
Driving and other traffic infractions
Driving license suspensions and other DOT matters
Thefts
Assaults
Probation and parole related matters
White collar crime
Juvenile Law - including
Delinquency - When those under 18 are accused of any of the crimes above.
Termination of parental rights
Child in need of assistance cases (CINA)
DHS abuse investigations
Probate - which includes:
Wills
Trusts and estates
Living wills and medical powers of attorney
General powers of attorney
Guardianships and conservatorships
I also represent clients in debtor/creditor law, personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, landlord/tenant disputes, property disputes, contract disputes, employment, and other areas of the law.