Legal Assistant
Jodie Jensen-Scoles
With the firm since 2015, bringing more than two decades of legal assistant experience.
Parkersburg, Iowa · Butler County
Steady counsel for Iowa families, farms and estates.
Lawler & Swanson, P.L.C. is a general practice law firm in Parkersburg, helping clients with agricultural law, estate planning and probate, real estate, and taxation.
30+Years of practice since our attorney's admission to the Iowa Bar in 1994
40+Years our longest-serving legal assistant has been with the firm
AALAPast President, American Agricultural Law Association
5Core practice areas, handled under one roof
Meet Your Attorney
Amy K. Swanson, J.D.
Attorney
The firm is led today by attorney Amy K. Swanson, J.D., whose practice is grounded in agricultural law, estate planning, and taxation — the issues that shape life in rural Iowa.
When you call, you'll speak with people who know your file, and you'll get advice that is clear, practical, and tailored to your circumstances.
- AdmittedIowa Bar, 1994
- Agricultural lawPast President, American Agricultural Law Association
- Estates & trustsMember, Iowa Academy of Trust and Estate Counsel
Practice Areas
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How we can help
As a general practice firm, we handle the legal matters that matter most to rural Iowa households and businesses. Our fields of practice include, but are not limited to:
- 01
Agricultural Law
Practical legal guidance for farm families and agribusinesses — from land and leases to passing the operation to the next generation.Our attorney is a past President of the American Agricultural Law Association.
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Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning & Probate
Plans that reflect your wishes and protect your family, plus steady guidance through probate and trust administration.
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Real Estate
Residential, farmland, and commercial transactions handled carefully, including title opinions, deeds, and purchase agreements.
- 04
Taxation
Tax planning for individuals, farm operations, estates, and trusts — with particular depth in agricultural tax issues.
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Tax Returns
Preparation of individual, farm, fiduciary, and gift tax returns by people who understand the planning behind them.
About the Firm
A hometown firm with deep roots in agricultural law.
For decades, Lawler & Swanson, P.L.C. has served Parkersburg and Butler County from our office.
Clients come to us for careful, practical advice — whether they're buying a home, planning for the next generation of the family farm, or settling a loved one's estate.
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Working With Us
Straightforward from the first call.
Legal matters can feel overwhelming. We keep the process clear and personal.
1
Reach out
Call the office to schedule a consultation. We'll learn a little about your situation and set up a time to meet.
2
Talk it through
We sit down with you, listen, review your documents, and explain your options in plain language.
3
Get it done
We prepare the documents, handle the filings, and stay available for the questions that come up along the way.
Our People
Meet the team
The staff
A small, experienced team — the people you speak with are the people doing your work.
Legal Assistant
Debra Oelmann
With the firm since 1985. Working primarily with income taxes.
Tax Assistant
Joshua Haan
Part time with the firm since 2020. Assists with income tax preparation.
New to the firm?
Let's talk about what you need.
Call the Parkersburg office to schedule a consultation.