One of Iowa City’s most established law firms ― founded in 1948 ― Meardon, Sueppel & Downer offers comprehensive legal services to businesses and individuals. We provide high quality, solutions-oriented legal services that are focused on results.
Our experienced and professional team of attorneys and staff work in partnership with clients to achieve the best possible outcomes. We keep apprised of legal developments that affect the interests of our clients and remain attentive to delivering legal services efficiently. We are proud of our recognition in “Best Lawyers in America”® in the areas of corporate law, real estate law, business litigation, municipal law, trust and estate litigation, and personal injury.
Meardon, Sueppel & Downer P.L.C. represents both small and large business entities as well as closely held corporations throughout Eastern Iowa in connection with a wide range of legal issues throughout the lifecycle of the business, from formation to liquidation or sale. Services include the initial choice of entity, formation of the entity, succession planning, transactional matters and legal advice concerning operations, employees, risk management, acquisitions, mergers and sales of businesses or assets.
Meardon, Sueppel & Downer P.L.C. represents individuals charged with crimes under local and state law including misdemeanors, serious misdemeanors, aggravated misdemeanors and felonies. The firm also deals with issues related to criminal prosecution and administrative procedures such as the loss of driving privileges in connection with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and other traffic offenses.
As a part of its Litigation practice, Meardon, Sueppel & Downer P.L.C. is involved in a full range of family law matters from adoption through dissolutions of marriage (Divorce). Our team of family law attorneys are collaborative and solutions oriented and are familiar with all aspects of divorce, including issues of legal custody and primary physical care of children and various custodial arrangements, including shared custody. In addition, the lawyers at Meardon, Sueppel & Downer have had substantial experience in other divorce issues including spousal support (alimony) and division of assets and liabilities. Their experience in other types of legal matters also assists clients as they navigate the complex family law system. This includes advice for tax issues, valuation of assets and liabilities and real estate transfers.
Our team is dedicated to serving aging populations with legal issues directly affecting their lives, including representing those family members who are struggling to care for or support older loved ones. Services in Elder Law include Estate Planning, Real Estate, Agricultural Law, Guardianships and Conservatorships, as well as Trust and Estate Litigation.
Meardon, Sueppel & Downer P.L.C. is involved in a full range of real estate matters from assisting individuals and businesses in purchasing or selling real estate, assisting with the financing of real estate, rendering title opinions, assisting developers with legal matters and representing clients in zoning, variance and related matters.
