Timothy B. Gulbranson

Timothy B. Gulbranson is an Iowa estate planning lawyer and partner who advises clients on estate planning, probate, trust administration, real estate, and corporate matters. His work includes wills, trusts, estates, commercial real estate, company formation, governance, securities, contracts, employment agreements, and labor issues. He helps individuals, families, and businesses address legal planning, ownership, succession, and operational concerns through practical guidance tailored to their goals and circumstances.

Timothy earned his J.D., with high honors, from Drake University Law School, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Drake Law Review. He received his B.S. from the University of Iowa. Before law school, he spent seven years as an active-duty US Air Force Intelligence Officer. His military and academic background supports disciplined analysis, leadership, legal writing, and decision-making across estate, corporate, and property matters.

Timothy handles estate planning and litigation, probate and trust administration, and real estate matters. He counsels companies on formation, governance, securities, and contracts. In 2025, he helped represent a trust beneficiary in an Iowa appeal involving alleged fiduciary breaches by co-trustees. The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s ruling, including removal of the trustees and an attorney-fee award. His work spans planning, administration, business counseling, and contested trust matters.

Timothy B. Gulbranson has been recognized for estate planning, probate, and labor and employment work. He was selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list from 2017 through 2020 and has appeared in Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch. He belongs to several state and local bar organizations and has served community groups in the Quad Cities. His background combines legal practice, military service, business counseling, and community leadership.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Lane & Waterman LLP
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Scott County Bar Association
• Member, Rock Island County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa
• Illinois

Education

• Drake University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Iowa
  Bachelor of Science (BS)