Joel D. Vos

Joel D. Vos is an Iowa and South Dakota attorney whose practice covers business law, real estate, estate planning, probate, tax, secured transactions, agricultural law, and appeals. He assists entrepreneurs with forming new business entities, and counsels established companies on ongoing legal needs. His work also includes reviewing contracts and leases, advising on real property transactions, and helping individuals and families prepare plans for the transfer and management of assets.

Joel earned a Bachelor of Arts from Dordt College in 1999 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa in 2002. His education gave him a foundation in legal analysis, research, writing, and practical problem-solving. That training supports his ability to evaluate business arrangements, property matters, tax concerns, and estate planning needs while giving clients clear guidance suited to their circumstances.

Joel has experience developing estate plans, administering trusts, and guiding estates through probate. He also maintains an active appellate practice that includes preparing briefs and presenting oral arguments. His appellate work has taken him before the Iowa Supreme Court, the South Dakota Supreme Court, and the Iowa Court of Appeals on multiple occasions. This combination of transactional, planning, and appellate experience allows him to address both forward-looking legal needs and disputes that continue through review.

Joel D. Vos is admitted in Iowa and South Dakota, the federal district courts in both states, and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. His professional involvement includes the American Bar Association, state and county bar associations, and the Estate Planning Council of Greater Siouxland. He also served on the Iowa Supreme Court Client Security Commission from 2016 through 2022 and contributes to educational, faith-based, and arts organizations in his community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Heidman Law Firm, PLLC
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, South Dakota State Bar Association
• Member, Woodbury County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa
• South Dakota

Education

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

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