Business Details
44 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Moville, Iowa
Phipps Law has served clients across the Siouxland region for decades, combining deep local knowledge with comprehensive legal expertise. Our firm specializes in personal injury, real estate, business law, and estate planning, delivering personalized solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. With over 60 years of combined experience, we prioritize small-town values and unwavering client advocacy.Our attorneys maintain active community involvement, offering free seminars and supporting local nonprofits. We handle cases from start to finish, ensuring every client receives dedicated attention regardless of case complexity.
Services
Personal Injury
Real Estate
Business Incorporation
Estate Planning
Probate Law
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 combined years of legal experience in Northwest Iowa
- Our attorneys maintain active community involvement and local knowledge
- Client-focused approach with personalized case attention
- Extensive trial experience in civil litigation matters
- Specialized expertise in Iowa-specific legal matters
Services
Personal Injury
Our Iowa-licensed attorneys represent clients in car accidents, truck accidents, and catastrophic injury cases. We help victims obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional damages. With extensive trial experience, we advocate for maximum recovery while providing compassionate support throughout the legal process.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, living trusts, and special needs trusts. Our services ensure proper asset distribution while minimizing tax implications. We help clients establish financial powers of attorney and healthcare directives to protect their legacy and family interests.
Business Incorporation
We assist with forming corporations, LLCs, and partnerships. Our services include drafting articles of incorporation, bylaws, and buy-sell agreements. We provide ongoing corporate compliance support and guidance on director responsibilities for businesses of all sizes.
Real Estate
We handle residential and commercial real estate transactions, including purchase agreements, title examinations, and deed preparation. Our attorneys resolve property disputes and lien issues while guiding clients through complex transfer laws and financing considerations.
Probate Law
We guide executors through probate proceedings for wills and testamentary trusts. Our services include asset distribution, debt settlement, and tax planning. We help families navigate the legal process while maintaining compliance with Iowa probate regulations.
People
Jay Phipps
Attorney
Jay Phipps focuses on estate planning, probate, and business law. He graduated from the University of South Dakota Law School in 2006 and has practiced in Moville since. Active in local nonprofits, he provides free legal seminars for elderly clients.
Patrick Phipps
Attorney
Patrick Phipps specializes in personal injury and civil litigation. Practicing since 1982, he has secured millions in client recoveries. A Creighton Law Review member, he serves on the Iowa Board of Governors and maintains active trial experience.
Questions
What legal services do you specialize in?
We specialize in personal injury, real estate transactions, business incorporation, estate planning, and probate law. Our attorneys handle both litigation and transactional matters for individuals and businesses.
Do you handle cases outside Northwest Iowa?
While based in Moville, we represent clients throughout Iowa and western Nebraska. Our attorneys are licensed in both state and federal courts across these jurisdictions.
How do you approach estate planning?
We create customized plans considering asset distribution, tax implications, and family needs. Services include wills, living trusts, special needs trusts, and powers of attorney tailored to each client's circumstances.
What happens during a personal injury consultation?
We review case details, assess liability, and explain compensation options. Our attorneys guide clients through evidence collection, insurance negotiations, and potential trial proceedings while prioritizing client communication.
Can you help with business formation?
Yes, we assist with forming corporations, LLCs, and partnerships. We prepare necessary documents, advise on entity selection, and provide ongoing compliance guidance for businesses in various industries.