Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation Since 1854
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll is a full-service law firm with a legacy of excellence since 1854. Our collaborative, relationship-driven approach ensures clients receive tailored legal solutions across disciplines, from banking and finance to estate planning. With a team of experienced attorneys, we prioritize innovation, community involvement, and cross-disciplinary expertise to deliver results for clients in Iowa, the Midwest, and globally.Our commitment to diversity and client-centric service has earned us trust across generations. We combine deep legal knowledge with practical problem-solving to address complex challenges while maintaining transparency and integrity in all our work.
Services
Banking & Finance Law
Bankruptcy Law
Public Finance Law
Estate Planning
Business Law
Family Law
Intellectual Property
Litigation Services
Tax Law
Agribusiness Law
Highlights and features
- We offer 168 years of legal expertise and institutional knowledge.
- Our collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach ensures comprehensive solutions.
- Attorneys include Certified Public Accountants and Best Lawyers in America honorees.
- Deep community roots with a focus on generational client relationships.
- Innovative strategies combined with proven legal traditions.
Services
Banking & Finance Law
Our banking attorneys represent financial institutions on mergers, lending, regulatory compliance, and complex transactions. We provide counsel on organizational structure, loan workouts, and legal issues spanning securities, taxation, and real estate. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of financial regulations and decades of experience in the sector.
Bankruptcy Law
We represent creditors in Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13 bankruptcy proceedings nationwide. Our practice includes adversarial matters like fraudulent transfer avoidance, discharge objections, and multi-state financing transactions. With extensive courtroom experience, we protect creditor interests in complex bankruptcy cases while offering strategic guidance for debt resolution.
Public Finance Law
As nationally recognized bond counsel, we handle tax-exempt bond issuances for governmental and nonprofit entities. Our attorneys navigate IRS and SEC regulations to structure compliant public financing solutions. We collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address the financial and operational needs of issuers in education, healthcare, and infrastructure projects.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans using trusts, wills, and advanced directives to minimize taxes and ensure smooth asset transfer. Our services include business succession planning, charitable giving strategies, and administration of complex estates. Attorneys combine tax expertise with sensitivity to family dynamics for holistic wealth preservation solutions.
Business Law
We advise businesses from startups to public corporations on transactions, compliance, and dispute resolution. Practice areas include agribusiness, healthcare, technology, and venture capital. Our attorneys provide strategic counsel on mergers, contracts, intellectual property, and regulatory matters, supported by industry-specific knowledge and CPA-certified legal professionals.
Questions
What practice areas does Shuttleworth & Ingersoll specialize in?
We specialize in banking & finance, bankruptcy, public finance, estate planning, business law, family law, intellectual property, litigation, tax law, and agribusiness law.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll has served clients since 1854, making us one of Iowa's oldest and most experienced law firms.
Do you serve clients outside Iowa?
Yes, we serve clients throughout the Midwest, nationally, and internationally, with particular expertise in cross-state financial and business transactions.
How does the firm approach client relationships?
We prioritize long-term, relationship-driven service with a collaborative approach, often maintaining generational client partnerships through personalized legal strategies.
What industries do your business attorneys support?
Our business section serves agriculture, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, education, energy, real estate, startups, and nonprofit organizations among others.
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