Atty. George William Wittgraf

Atty. George William Wittgraf

George William Wittgraf is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, corporate law and 3 other areas of law. George received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1967, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Cherokee Cherokee 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About George William Wittgraf at a glance

George William Wittgraf is an Attorney based in Cherokee, Iowa, practicing at Sayre, Wittgraf & Meloy. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1975) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (1977). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1974) and Grinnell College (B.A. Rutgers, 1967). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Cherokee County, Iowa State (Director, Iowa Law PAC, 1987-1994) and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cherokee, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • George William Wittgraf is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, corporate law and 3 other areas of law
  • George received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1967, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • George practices at Sayre, Wittgraf & Meloy in Cherokee, IA

Practice Areas Explained

George William Wittgraf's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases George William Wittgraf handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

George William Wittgraf is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Iowa →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

George William Wittgraf is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →

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.

George William Wittgraf is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Iowa →

Business & Corporate Law

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

George William Wittgraf is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →

Real Estate Law

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

George William Wittgraf is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Iowa →

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 Cherokee 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 George William Wittgraf

Where is George William Wittgraf's law office located?
George William Wittgraf's law practice is located in Cherokee, Iowa. The firm is Sayre, Wittgraf & Meloy. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does George William Wittgraf handle?
George William Wittgraf focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has George William Wittgraf practiced law?
George William Wittgraf has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did George William Wittgraf go to law school?
George William Wittgraf earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A. Rutgers, 1967).
How can I contact George William Wittgraf for a consultation?
You can contact George William Wittgraf directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has George William Wittgraf received?
George William Wittgraf's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 1974
B.A. Rutgers
Grinnell College
- 1967

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1977

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