Russell J. Hinze

Russell J. Hinze is an Iowa attorney practicing in Cedar Falls with a focus on estate planning and probate administration, real estate, income taxes, business law, and contracts. Hinze has practiced in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area since 1984 and joined his current firm in 1999. His general practice outside litigation allows him to assist individuals, families, property owners, and businesses with planning, transactions, documentation, and ongoing legal questions.

Hinze earned a B.A. in Accounting from the University of Iowa in 1981 and graduated from the University of Iowa law school in 1984. His accounting background complements legal work involving estates, taxes, business arrangements, and property transactions, where financial records and tax consequences can be important. Decades of Iowa practice have added practical experience in preparing documents, reviewing agreements, and advising clients on legal and financial issues that often overlap.

Hinze assists clients with estate planning and probate administration, including the legal steps involved in planning for asset transfers and administering estates. His real estate work addresses property-related transactions and documents, while his business and contract practice supports clients with agreements and organizational matters. Income-tax issues form another part of his practice, creating a useful connection between legal planning and the financial considerations that can accompany estates, businesses, and property ownership.

Russell J. Hinze brings more than four decades of Iowa legal experience to planning and transactional matters. Hinze’s background in accounting and law supports a practical approach to estate, probate, tax, real estate, business, and contract issues. By working across these related areas, he helps clients organize legal affairs, document transactions, and address the legal consequences of financial and property decisions with continuity and long-term perspective.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Snow, Knock, Sevcik & Hinze
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• University of Iowa
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Accounting

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