Areas of Practice


Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning

Now is the time to take concrete steps to establish an estate plan. An estate plan could give you peace of mind. Decide what you want to have happen before your death, how things should be handled and who should be in charge should be done before it is too late.

Real Estate

We handle all aspects of land transfers. Contracts, title opinions, deeds, land use covenants and easements. We have extensive experience with local real estate agents as well as title clearance.


Tax Preparation

Our full-time staff is prepared to handle all types of income tax returns.


Business Formations


LLCs, Incorporations, Partnerships.


Divorce and Family Law

We provide attentive, full service representation for all aspects of family law, including but not limited to: divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, alimony (spousal support), property division, adoption, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, guardianship and conservatorships. Limited fee service agreements are available.


Criminal Defense

Swartz attorneys are experienced in all types of criminal defense — both private practice and by court appointment throughout Northeast Iowa and Southwest Wisconsin.

Municipal Law


Each of our attorneys is either a city attorney or an assisted city attorney in northeast Iowa cities.

Contracts & Collections


Personal and business contracts and collection needs including but not limited to acquisitions, business sales, representing business owners and creditors.

Trial Attorneys


Personal Injury, Insurance Claims, Worker’s Compensation and Property Injury, Boundary Disputes, and Civil Law Disputes of all kinds.