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Rater Law Office
- Speeding Ticket
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- Court
“I seeked legal advise threw Rater Law Office , and could not be more humble and great full ,for all the help they gave me, prices were affordable , and the consoltation , was great !”
Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Council Bluffs, IA
24 firms listed · 7 in Council Bluffs · 1 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Peters Law Firm
“Jordan immediately went to work on our behalf and his calm, factual manner gave us confidence in the process and that we would come out the other side of this situation vindicated.”
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Savage Law
- Questions
- Family Law
“Helen and Lisa both treat their clients as family with understanding, patience and willingness to look at the big picture- never a question that wasn't answered.”
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Watson & Ryan, PLC
- Taxes
“Having my taxes done for personal and business was so simple.”
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Kale B. Rogers, Attorney
“My husband and I appreciate how effortless the whole process was.”
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Law Office of Bradford Davis
“Bradford Davis has been our family's lawyer for years I'm now 44 as far back as i Rember brad was my grandmother's which is well known in council bluffs Iowa owned multiple properties besides my grandmother's he has been loyal community member I trus...”
The 24 firms listed for Council Bluffs, IA write wills, trusts and powers of attorney for clients. What each says about its planning packages and meeting options comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Council Bluffs, IA
7 of the 24 firms we list are based in Council Bluffs; the other 17 serve Council Bluffs from Omaha, NE (11 mi) and Bellevue, NE (7 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,084 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), responsiveness (81%) and quality (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "trust", "knowledge" and "understanding". 1 is open on Saturdays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are estate planning (6), child support (3), divorce (3), family law (3) and probate (3). 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 21 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 6 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Can I book a will appointment online with firms listed for Council Bluffs?
Appointment requests go through the website at 2 of the 24 firms. A firm without that option works by phone or email. Online booking usually reserves a slot rather than confirming one, so expect a call back to check what the meeting is about.
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Willson & Pechacek Plc: Pechacek, Jr. Frank W.
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Lee Law Office
- Team
- Kids
- Law Firm
“Because they are so thorough, the Trusts are complex, but Denny describes everything and he tries to cover all possible contingencies you ask him to address and that he also recommends.”
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Hightower Reff Law
- Estate
- Meeting
- Call
“No one is excited to hire a lawyer, but I found the prices to be reasonable, and I found all of the staff to be incredibly professional and knowledgeable.”
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Leroy Peterson Law
- Documents
- Work
- Decisions
“Because of our life circumstances, we needed more than just a Last Will and we are very comfortable with Le Roy's knowledge and professionalism for getting the job done right.”
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Koenig|dunne
- Feel
- Name Change
- Child
“The lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, receptionists, office managers, literally all of them were such a pleasure to work with, and very kind and empathetic throughout the process.”
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Whitmore Law Office
- Questions
- Fee
- Calls
“Excellent service”
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Horgan Law Firm
- LLC
- Dream
- Integrity
“The company's expertise in business law is evident in their thorough understanding of complex legal issues and their ability to find practical solutions.”
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Pistillo Law
“Listened to all our questions and was very attentive to our needs.”
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Kellogg & Palzer
- Will
- Idea
- Feel
“Her professionalism, communication style, warm personality and strong understanding of her client's needs made me completely trust her from the get go.”
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Kinney Mason
- Knowledge
- Respect
- Settlement
“Ms Mason was a beacon of hope to me at a time when false accusations were reported and our options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed questionable.”
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Boyum Law Firm
- Questions
- Needs
- Seller
“I've referred multiple friends for things like wills and estate planning to Brad and all of them have come away from the experienced pleased with the outcome.”
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McGill Law
- Questions
- Meeting
- Feel
“Jodie exudes an absolute level of integrity and was committed to the collaborative efforts throughout- which is important to have as a guiding influence with all the emotions of a divorce.”
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Baird Holm
- Questions
“Sarah Mc Cue and Jesse Sitz presented a great presentation on the new FTC regulations on Non-Compete Clauses to our Omaha Executives Association (OEA) meeting recently.”
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Omaha - Lamson Dugan & Murray
- Knowledge
“We have 3 Generations of family members who have used many of their attorneys from Bob Murray , Mark Novotny, and ALL of their staff has been tremendously helpful with a wide variety of business and personal issues.”
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Law Offices of Barry S. Grossman
- Feel
- Questions
- Custody
“Not long before trial, Barry discussed a Supreme Court ruling that had only come down two weeks prior, which showed that he keeps informed on the changes in policy and practice as it relates to custody law.”
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Frank A. Kreifels & Associates
“Kreifels to make sure you understand and is given the documents you want, with the assurance your plans will be executed flawlessly.”
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Erickson | Sederstrom
“His knowledge about my issue and how to move forward was helpful as this was my first experience getting an attorney and I didn't know where to start or how the process worked.”
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Wagner, Meehan
- Court
- Legal Representation
- Knowledge
“Liam is a very good and knowledgeable attorney easy to get along with and really professional even tho he is very busy still makes time to answer back and reach out with information.”
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What clients say about firms in and near Council Bluffs
- “Helen is amazing! Very knowledgeable, responds quickly to your questions, and will guide you in the right direction if the issue is not something she specializes in.” — client of Savage Law
- “I would and will recommend Mark Rater to anyone facing a situation needing legal counsel.” — client of Rater Law Office
- “Tom and his staff were very helpful. They answered our questions in a courteous and professional manner, and made the daunting process of completing a Will go quickly and smoothly.” — client of Whitmore Law Office
- “Easy to talk to and very competent you will feel very safe and confident having Julia handle your will and trust process.” — client of Kellogg & Palzer
- “Never had to use a lawyer much, but when my wife and I decided to start planning for living wills, trusts, etc., Jill and team were awesome, responsive, and professional yet personable.” — client of Kinney Mason
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