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Atty. David L. Updegraff

Atty. David L. Updegraff

Mr. David L.

Sioux City Sioux City 51 yrs experience 51 year
Call (712) 560-3921 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David L. Updegraff at a glance

David L. Updegraff is an Attorney based in Sioux City, Iowa, practicing at David L. Updegraff, P.C.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1975), Nebraska (1976), and Washington D.C (1977). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1975) and University of Iowa (B.S., 1972). Serands clients in Sioux City, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David L. Updegraff is a lawyer practicing business, estate planning/probate, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Iowa in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • David practices at David L. Updegraff, P.C. in Sioux City, IA

Practice Areas Explained

David L. Updegraff's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David L. Updegraff handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

David L. Updegraff is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Iowa →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sioux City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David L. Updegraff

Where is David L. Updegraff's law office located?
David L. Updegraff's law practice is located in Sioux City, Iowa. The firm is David L. Updegraff, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David L. Updegraff handle?
David L. Updegraff focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has David L. Updegraff practiced law?
David L. Updegraff has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did David L. Updegraff go to law school?
David L. Updegraff earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S., 1972).
How can I contact David L. Updegraff for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1975
B.S.
University of Iowa
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1975
Nebraska
Admitted: 1976
Washington D.C
Admitted: 1977

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