Real Estate

We provide extensive experience in all areas of the real estate industry. We are able to represent commercial land developers, office park owners, home building companies, affordable housing developers, mixed-use project owners, brokers, lenders and retail and commercial landlords and tenants.

We handle every type of real estate transaction from the leasing and development work; to the acquisition, financing and development of residential multi-family and single-family homes; to real estate purchases and sales for individuals.

For mortgage brokers and banks we offer closing services with fee schedules and services that can provide a competitive advantage in their industry.

We are also members of Iowa Title Guaranty & the Rapid Release Program and have been using ITG exclusively since its inception.

Our attorneys provide document preparation and closing services for individuals, companies, lenders and mortgage brokers with the goal to complete accurate and on time closings.

Real Estate Documents and Closing Services

Residential Real Estate Closings
Commercial Real Estate Closings
Real Estate Closings involving 1031 Exchanges
HUD1 and HUD1A Statement Preparation
Document Preparation (such as Purchase Agreements, Real Estate Contracts, Deeds, Affidavits, etc.)
All receipts of Funds and Disbursements are handled through an Attorney Trust Account (IOLTA)
Property Tax Proration/Calculations
Obtaining Mortgage Payoff Amounts
Preliminary and Final Title Opinions
Documents Needed to Clear Title
Notarization Services
Recording Services
Representation/Closings in For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Transactions
Witness Only Signing
Title Guaranty Procurement
Purchase Money Mortgage Closings
Refinance Mortgage Closings
Cash or Contract Closings

Contact a real estate lawyer today.
Murray Gotsdiner

Recent News

3-9-2021: Daniel Rothman’s client was charged with domestic assault causing injury in Polk County. Daniel pushed the issue employing an effective strategy. The prosecutor agreed to dismiss the case in its entirety. As the case was dismissed by the state the client will have no conviction and can even have the arrest and charge expunged off all public records.

11-19-2020: Frank Steinbach argued that his client’s rights were violated as the State prosecutor neglected to file the charging documentation in the time frame required by the criminal procedure rules. The judge who heard the matter, agreed. As a result the OWI charges were all dismissed and the Court even ordered the state to pay the court costs resulting from the arrest. The client will also have the arrest expunged from his record.

10-6-2020: Nicholas Carda’s client had his driver’s license revoked while he was in the hospital for several weeks. The Administrative Law Judge agreed with Nick’s arguments that the unique circumstances of this case warranted a reversal of the DOT’s decision to immediately revoke his license without giving the client an opportunity for a hearing. The revocation was set aside so that the client may be heard.

10-2-2020: Nicholas Carda’s client was charged with Child Endangerment in Poweshiek County. Nick worked diligently for the client on his case for over a year after the incident pointing out weaknesses , arguing facts and going through several hearings before the State finally agreed to dismiss the case. As the charge was dismissed, the client will be able to get it expunged from his public record.

9-16-2020: Daniel Rothman argued that his client’s rights were violated when police officers in Dallas county made an illegal traffic stop and seizure of the client. The Dallas county judge that heard the matter, agreed and suppressed all evidence obtained by the state. As a result, the client’s OWI and weapons charges were dismissed with prejudice. Also, the IDOT must now withdraw the OWI sanction from the client’s DOT record and reinstate his driving privileges in full

7-10-2020: Daniel Rothman represented a client who was charged with rioting charges related to a Black Lives Matter protest at Merle Hay mall. After seeing all the facts, the state realized that they could not prove the charges at trial and so they dismissed all charges. The defendant can also file a motion to expunge that fact that he was charged at all so that his record will be completely clear of this allegation.

5-21-2020: Daniel Rothman’s client was charged with domestic assault causing injury in Polk County. Daniel noted numerous issues with the state’s case. The prosecutor agreed to dismiss the case in its entirety and thereby cancel the no contact order. As the case was dismissed by the state the client will have no conviction and can even have the arrest and charge expunged off of the public record.

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