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A well-known and respected law firm for over 90 years in Des Moines, Iowa. Whitfield & Eddy Law is a reputable and respected law firm in Des Moines, Iowa.

Offering a full range of legal services including business, employment and labor, real estate, wills, family law, trusts & estate planning. For over 90 years, our clients have placed their trust in us to provide comprehensive legal help for their commercial interests in a number of industries, as well as family law and estate planning. We proudly offer a variety of legal services, including busine

ss, banking, litigation, employment and labor law, real estate, transportation, construction, family law, and wills, trusts and estate planning. We are committed to fostering the best legal talent and our attorneys are known for their extraordinary skills, accomplishments, and professionalism both in and out of the courtroom. Contact our team today for a consultation!

08/13/2026

We're proud to sponsor the Iowa National Bar Association's 125th Celebration Dinner on August 27 at Wakonda Club in Des Moines! 🎉

For 125 years, the INBA has championed civil rights and equal justice while supporting a strong network of African-American attorneys across Iowa. The dinner will honor individuals whose commitment to equality and justice helped shape our legal profession, in Iowa and beyond.

We can't wait to celebrate this incredible milestone with the Iowa legal community. Link in comments for more info!

08/03/2026

🎉 Big congrats to Kay Oskvig on joining the Lead DSM Board of Governors!

Kay brings a rich background in community leadership, with experience through Leadership Iowa, Leadership Fairfield (Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce) and Leadership Siouxland. We're excited to see the perspective and energy she'll bring to the board.

Read more: https://www.whitfieldlaw.com/newsroom-news-kay-oskvig-joins-lead-dsm-board-of-governors

07/30/2026

Mark your calendars! 🎉 Whitfield & Eddy Law is proud to sponsor the 31st Annual Construction Industry Reunion in Des Moines, happening the Thursday before the ISU Homecoming game! 🏈

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
🕔 5:00pm - 8:00pm
📍 Big Grove Brewery & Taproom, 555 17th Street, Des Moines, IA

Family, friends and colleagues are all welcome! Come enjoy an evening with construction industry professionals and Iowa State alumni at one of Des Moines' best spots. Heavy appetizers and drinks are on us and our fellow sponsors.

RSVP to Jeff Stone or Steve Marso at 515.288.6041 ([email protected] or [email protected])

Big thanks to our co-sponsors Creative Planning, Holmes Murphy, Master Builders of Iowa, Merchants Bonding Company, and Iowa State University's Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering for making this happen year after year!

07/29/2026

Summer might be winding down, but we're riding high about the great time we had with our law clerks from Drake University Law School and The University of Iowa College of Law! 🎉

They jumped right in from day one, working alongside our attorneys, learning the ropes and getting a real feel for life at a law firm. Before they headed back to school, we celebrated with an afternoon at Topgolf, and a visit with the Iowa Center for Children's Justice, where they learned about the organization's mission in our community and even made friendship bracelets together.

Programs like this one are how we invest in the next generation of attorneys. It's an investment that goes both ways. We learn just as much from our clerks over the summer, and we appreciate everything they brought to the team. (😎We do hope the daily whiteboard Q&A returns in 2027.)

Good luck this school year, we're cheering you on! 👏

07/24/2026

Thinking about buying a house with your partner but not married yet? In Iowa, you don't get the same legal protections that married couples do if things change down the road.

Before you make an offer, have an honest conversation about three things: who's putting in the money, how the title will be held, and what happens if you break up.

Attorney Sydnee Waggoner breaks down what unmarried homebuyers need to know to protect themselves and their investment.

Read more: https://www.whitfieldlaw.com/newsroom-publications-real-estate-cohabitation-in-iowa

07/15/2026

Two more weeks in the books for our 2026 summer associates, and this stretch might have been the busiest yet!

The highlight? Our summer associates stepped up to the front of the room and delivered caselaw updates as part of continuing legal education sessions for several of our practice groups, including litigation, real estate, and estate, tax, and probate. Researching recent decisions is one thing. Presenting them to a room full of lawyers is another, and they handled it like pros, including the Q&A and commentary afterward.

They also sat down for a cup of coffee at Happy Home Coffee with our associate attorneys to talk about what law school doesn't teach: how to market yourself, both inside the firm and out in the community. Building a practice starts with building relationships, and it's never too early to learn how. They have the tools to flex those marketing muscles when they return to The University of Iowa College of Law and Drake University Law School.

And because no two weeks at Whitfield & Eddy Law are complete without good food and better company, our attorneys and summer associates gathered for dinner together at Eatery A. Great conversation, plenty of laughs, and another chance for this class to feel at home here.

What truly makes this group unique is how they work together and engage the firm in thoughtful and fun conversations with their weekly whiteboard Q&A project.

The summer is flying by, but this group isn't slowing down.

07/14/2026

Big news at Whitfield & Eddy Law! 🎉

We're excited to welcome Molly Kottmeyer to the firm as our new Deputy General Counsel.

Molly spent eleven years working alongside the Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court, then built her own practice helping nonprofit organizations. Now she's bringing all of that experience to a brand new leadership role here, where she'll help guide the firm's future, our technology, and our growing team of attorneys.

"In addition to being well known and respected in the Iowa legal community, she brings great energy and talent to the firm," said Executive Committee Chair John Moorlach.

Welcome, Molly! We're so glad you're here. 👏

07/10/2026

Sometimes life throws a family a curveball. Illness, deployment, or the loss of a parent can leave a child needing a trusted adult to step in. In Iowa, minor guardianship makes that possible.

Our latest publication answers the questions families ask most: When is guardianship needed? Who can serve as a guardian? What does the process look like?

Family law attorney Katelyn Kurt helps Iowa families work through these decisions with care and compassion.

Read more: https://www.whitfieldlaw.com/newsroom-publications-guardianship-for-minors-in-iowa

07/03/2026

Where did June go?! We can't believe how fast the first month has flown by with our 2026 summer associate class: Kathryn, Gracie, and Emma from Drake University Law School, and Caroline and Carey from The University of Iowa College of Law.

These five have been everywhere this month. Client meetings, depositions, legal research with our attorneys, and even court appearances. From the conference room to the courtroom, they've been in the middle of the action.

And it hasn't been all work! They've jumped into The Iowa State Bar Association and Polk County Bar Association activities, plus plenty of social events around the firm and the community. Last week's group dinner at Lucca with our associate attorneys was a highlight, and we're pretty sure the conversation was as good as the food.

Our summer program comes down to one simple idea: summer associates learn best by doing real work with attorneys who care about their growth. One month in, this class is proving us right.

Here's to a great July. Your calendar is PACKED!

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07/02/2026

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Whitfield & Eddy Law! 🇺🇸

Our offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of the holiday.

Wishing you and your family a safe and happy Fourth filled with good food, great company, and plenty of fireworks.

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