Dell A. Richard

Dell A. Richard is an Iowa attorney based in Coralville. He advises individuals, families, property owners, and business owners on real estate, business law, estate planning, probate, trusts and wills, tax matters, and landlord-tenant issues. His practice addresses legal concerns that families and small businesses commonly encounter, from important transactions and planning decisions to property disputes, business operations, and estate administration.

Richard earned a B.A. with honors from Central College and a J.D. with distinction from the University of Iowa. He was a member of Phi Alpha Delta and served as a law clerk to Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice C. Edwin Moore from 1975 to 1976. His academic training and appellate clerkship provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, Iowa law, and practical problem solving for complex property, tax, business, and estate matters.

Richard handles residential and commercial property purchases and sales, contracts, title matters, zoning and land use issues, commercial leasing, and subdivision and condominium development. He also assists clients with business formation, purchases and sales, buy-sell agreements, employment agreements, tax filings, and ongoing entity maintenance. His estate practice includes wills, trusts, Medicaid planning, planning for disabled family members, guardianships, conservatorships, probate administration, and related tax work.

Dell A. Richard has held leadership and service roles within the Johnson County Bar Association, Iowa State Bar Association tax committees, the Board of Temporary Bar Examiners, and the Johnson County Historical Society. He approaches client service as a long-term legal resource, helping people identify issues early, complete transactions carefully, and find appropriate assistance when matters fall outside his principal practice areas. His work combines transactional experience, community service, and practical guidance for Iowa clients.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Offices of Dell A. Richard
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Johnson County Bar Association, Title Standards Committee
• Member, Spring Tax Institute Committee, 1999 – 2010
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• University of Iowa
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Central College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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