Nicholas K. Cochrane

Nicholas K. Cochrane is a Fort Dodge, Iowa, attorney who focuses on estate planning, probate, business law, and real estate. He assists individuals, families, property owners, and businesses with planning, transactions, and legal responsibilities involving assets or commercial interests. His work helps clients prepare for future needs, complete important agreements, and address property or business concerns with clear, practical guidance.

Cochrane earned his J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif. He received a B.A. summa cum laude in English from Central College in 2006. His academic background strengthened his legal analysis, writing, and communication skills. This training supports careful document preparation and thoughtful advice on estate, probate, commercial, and real estate matters.

Cochrane advises clients on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, guardianships, conservatorships, special needs trusts, and business succession planning. He also assists with probate administration and the legal duties involved in settling a deceased person’s affairs. His business law work may involve entity formation, contracts, transactions, acquisitions, dissolutions, and succession strategies. His real estate practice supports clients facing purchases, sales, agreements, ownership questions, and related concerns.

Nicholas K. Cochrane has been admitted to practice in Iowa since 2009. He belongs to the Iowa State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Webster County Bar Association. His practice combines detailed planning with a practical understanding of family, property, and business priorities. He helps clients evaluate available options, reduce preventable risks, and make informed decisions about important legal and financial matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Johnson, Mulholland, Cochrane, Cochrane, Yung & Engler, P.L.C.
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Webster County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Central College
  BA in Major: English, Honors: Summa Cum Laude

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