Trevor A. Schweinefus

Trevor A. Schweinefus is an associate at Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese P.C. in West Des Moines, Iowa. He advises individuals and small businesses on estate planning, wills, trusts, business and corporate matters, bankruptcy, and civil litigation. Trevor also handles probate administration and disputes involving businesses or estates. He works with clients who need to document future plans, address existing financial or legal obligations, or establish workable arrangements for family and business transitions.

Trevor earned a B.A. in Economics and Business Management, summa cum laude, from Central College in 2017. He then received a J.D., with high honors, and an M.B.A. from Drake University in 2020. The combination of undergraduate business studies and graduate training in law and management supports his work with business owners and families. His education helps him assess how legal choices affect ownership, finances, succession plans, and ongoing responsibilities.

After completing his graduate degrees, Trevor spent nearly three years working in his family’s business before joining private legal practice. That firsthand experience informs his advice on business planning, transitions, and disputes. His work includes drafting wills and trusts, guiding clients through probate, developing business plans, and handling litigation or bankruptcy questions. He places importance on making complicated legal and financial issues understandable, particularly for individuals managing a family estate or a small company’s future.

Trevor A. Schweinefus is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association and is admitted to practice in Iowa and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. He emphasizes responsiveness, careful research, and attention to the facts underlying a client’s needs. His approach combines planning with an understanding of disputes that can arise when documentation is unclear or business relationships change. Trevor helps clients evaluate legal options and pursue solutions that fit their personal or commercial goals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese P.C.
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• Drake University
  J.D.
• Drake University
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Central College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) Summa Cum Laude

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