Atty. Ray Edgington
Attorney Ray Edgington is a graduate of Morningside College (B.A., 1976) and the University of Iowa (J.D., 1981 with high distinction). Admitted to practice: Iowa State and Federal District courts, Nebraska State court, and the United States Tax Court.
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Ray Edgington is an Attorney based in Sioux City, Iowa, practicing at Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (1981), U.S. Tax Court (1982), and Nebraska (1983). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1981) and Morningside College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Sioux City, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Attorney Ray Edgington is a graduate of Morningside College (B.A., 1976) and the University of Iowa (J.D., 1981 with high distinction)
- Admitted to practice: Iowa State and Federal District courts, Nebraska State court, and the United States Tax Court
- Member of the Iowa State Bar Association Probate and Trust Law Section (past Section Council Member), Elder Law Section and Taxation Section (past member of Estate and Gift Tax Committee)
- Iowa Trust and Estate Council
- and member and past president of the Siouxland Estate Planning Council
- Mr. Edgington also served on the Iowa Supreme Court Commission on Unauthorized Practice of Law and as Chairperson of the Iowa State Bar Association Insurance Committee
- Areas of practice include probate and trust administration, estate planning (including farm and business succession, preparation of complex wills and trusts and estate, inheritance and income tax returns), real estate and closely held business planning
- He has been a frequent speaker at legal seminars
Listed
- Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates
- Served on board of several charitable organizations and is currently a member of the Board of Directors (past president) of Mid America Museum of Aviation and Transportation
Family
Married with two children pursuing professional careers
Interests
- Aviation, hunting and fishing
- Awards & Recognitions • Best Lawyers®: Best Law Firms (Metropolitan Tier 2 – Sioux City – Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs) (2023) • Best Lawyers®: Best Law Firms (Metropolitan Tier 2 – Sioux City –Trusts & Estates Law) (2023) • Best Lawyers®: The Best Lawyers in AmericaTM (Trusts and Estates) (2003-2023) • Best Lawyers®: Top-Listed City Awards (Total Lawyers in Sioux City: 5 lawyers) (2023) • Best Lawyers®: Best Law Firms (Metropolitan Tier 2 – Sioux City – Trusts & Estates Law) (2022) • Best Lawyers®: Top-Listed City Awards (Total Lawyers in Sioux City: 4 lawyers) (2022) • Best Lawyers®: Best Law Firms (Metropolitan Tier 3 – Sioux City – Trusts & Estates Law) (2021) • Best Lawyers®: Lawyer of the Year (Trust and Estates) (2019) • Martindale-Hubbell®: AV Preeminent® Rating (2014)
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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 venue, 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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