With the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, many questions come to mind for parents who have custody and visitation orders. Some of the questions frequently asked are: If school does not resume, does that mean summer visitation starts early? What happens with schedules that allow for additional time in the event there is no school? Can I prevent […]

I run a small law practice supervising one associate attorney, two paralegals and an office manager.  The COVID-19 pandemic has created many challenges, especially on the litigation side.  Some of our litigation areas of practice include criminal law, drunk driving cases, divorces/family law and personal injury.  The courts have limited our access and have postponed […]

Receiving a ticket for texting and driving is no laughing matter.  A new law goes into effect in Iowa on July 1, 2017.  Before, texting and driving was a secondary offense, which means that an officer could not pull you over solely for texting and driving only. You could only be charged after being stopped or […]

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be considering filing a personal injury law claim. To this end, working with a skilled attorney from Ellis Law Offices, P.C. is crucial for ensuring your lawsuit has the best chance of success. For over 14 years, this firm has been assisting clients in Indianola, IA, in addressing complex legal […]

Sustaining serious injuries in a car accident can have devastating repercussions that affect all aspects of your life. If the collision was not your fault, you can ease some of the financial burden by filing a lawsuit against the responsible party. A seasoned personal injury attorney will tell you that accident law is complicated, though, and taking […]