Dale Tigges

Dale Tigges is a seasoned attorney at Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP Law Firm, who advises clients on a range of business, tax, estate planning law, and real estate matters. He helps business owners, families, nonprofits, and individuals make informed legal decisions with confidence. His practice covers corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, mergers, sales, succession planning, wills, trusts, probate, contracts, leases, deeds, and purchase agreements. He also works on tax issues, including estate and inheritance taxes, as well as tax-exempt entities, providing clients with practical guidance on important legal and financial matters.

Mr. Tigges earned his B.S. from the University of South Dakota in 1975. He then received his J.D., with honors, from Drake University in 1980. He was a member of the Order of Coif, an honor that reflects academic achievement in law school. This education prepared him for careful legal analysis, strong writing, and client service. It also gave him the tools to handle complex legal issues clearly.

Mr. Tigges has served clients in state and federal matters in Iowa and has been admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court throughout his career. His work has included helping shape business laws in Iowa. He served on bar association committees that drafted the Iowa Limited Liability Company Act, the Revised Uniform Partnership Act, and the Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act. That experience shows his knowledge of business law and his ability to guide clients through legal rules.

Dale Tigges has numerous clients who turn to him for counsel when they need to protect a business, plan an estate, complete a sale, or prepare for the future. He helps people understand legal options, avoid costly mistakes, and move forward with clear plans. His record in corporate law and mergers and acquisitions has earned recognition from legal organizations. With each matter, he focuses on practical solutions, careful planning, and reliable service, helping clients address today’s needs while preparing for opportunities and risks ahead.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association, Business Law Section

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• Drake University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of South Dakota
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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