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Top 3 Qualities to Look for in Your Attorney

Your attorney should not speak in legalese.

Finding an attorney that is a “real person” can be difficult.  Many attorneys surround themselves almost exclusively with other attorneys and are accustomed to speaking in ivory tower legalese.  You should be able to connect with your attorney on a personal level, and he or she should speak to you in plain language that you can understand.  You will be working very closely with this person on issues that are very important to you.  It is important that he or she be down-to-Earth and someone that you connect with.

Your attorney should be accessible.

The most common complaint that clients have of their attorneys is that the attorney is unreachable, does not communicate with them regularly, or does not promptly return your calls.  Your attorney should reach out to you about your case regularly and respond within 24 hours to calls and e-mails.  An open line of communication between you and your attorney is essential to building trust.

Your attorney should be realistic with you about costs and outcomes.

Your attorney’s goal should not be to win at all costs.  Rather, it should be to achieve a favorable outcome for you as efficiently as possible.  It is important that your attorney set realistic expectations at the outset as to the costs you should expect, concerns that the attorney has about the outcome of your case, and the length of time that you should expect your case to take.


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Our Cedar Rapids estate planning lawyers are here to help ensure your estate is administered to your wishes when you pass. Call us for a free consultation and give you and your loved ones the peace of mind you all deserve.

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Our Cedar Rapids business, corporate & contract Law attorneys have earned a reputation for going above-and-beyond for our clients. Many of our clients have been so impressed by our service. We know that the last thing you need for your bottom line is expensive legal bills. Our mission is to build a lifelong relationship with our business clients and their families.

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Our dedicated Cedar Rapids real estate lawyers and staff will make your real estate deal our highest priority. There are many moving pieces in even the simplest real estate transaction. We take the time necessary to focus on your case, communicating and collaborating with all of the lenders, realtors, and attorneys involved to ensure that any potential obstacles between contract and closing are avoided or overcome.

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We understand that the last thing you and your family need at this difficult time is expensive legal fees. Our experienced Cedar Rapids attorneys will handle your probate matter efficiently and effectively. Probate cases often intersect with other areas of law that other probate attorneys are not capable of handling. Our team of Cedar Rapids attorneys collectively have experience in nearly every area of law, and we take a collaborative approach to ensure that the best legal mind is focused on whatever issue may arise in your probate matter.

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There is very little in the realm of immigration law that our experienced Cedar Rapids immigration attorneys have not handled successfully. We realize how important exceptional representation is to you and your family. It is important that you understand exactly what is going on in your case. We work closely with a team of interpreters that will communicate with you in your native language. Our Cedar Rapids immigration attorneys are accessible during evenings and weekends.

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Our team of Cedar Rapids litigation attorneys has a reputation for taking on cases that other attorneys may find too difficult to handle. We have significant resources and experience that our firm can bring to bear, so that no case will be too complex or to big for us to take to trial and achieve a favorable result. We are also excellent at handling small matters that may be resolved with a demand letter in an efficient and cost-effective manner. We are your shield and your advocate, and we are here to fight for you.

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We are your community law firm, not a bankruptcy mill. Our friendly Cedar Rapids bankruptcy lawyers are happy to be your guide and answer any questions you may have from your free initial consultation until you have started your new life with a clean state. We understand that if you are speaking to us about bankruptcy, the last thing you need are expensive legal fees. We are proud of our affordable rates, which allow us to help more people in our community, and build lasting relationships that will persist long after your bankruptcy case is successfully closed.

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Our Cedar Rapids guardianship attorneys have the skill, experience, and dedication to educate you on your options and create the best plan for you and your family.We're proud of our affordable rates that allow us to build relationships with more clients. Our Cedar Rapids guardianship attorneys are accessible to our clients and provide prompt communication regarding developments in your case.

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O'Flaherty Law of Cedar Rapids

616 4th Ave. SE, Ste. 108

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

(319) 259-6710
cedarrapids.ia@oflaherty-law.com

Hours of Operation

Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Why O'Flaherty Law of Cedar Rapids?

Why O'Flaherty Law of Cedar Rapids?

Why O'Flaherty Law of Cedar Rapids?

Top 3 Qualities to Look for in Your Attorney

Cost-Effective

When we started our firm in the midst of the recession, we learned to survive in a lean environment and pass the savings on to our clients.  As the economy has improved, we have not changed our philosophy.  We are hungry to grow our client base, and so we have intentionally set our rates below what the market will bear.  Our mission is to make each client walk away feeling that they got more value than they paid for.  This is easier to do when we make our prices affordable.

Cedar Rapids Family Law Attorneys
Family Lawyers Cedar Rapids

Client-Focused

The secret to our success as a firm is incredibly simple: we build a personal relationship with each of our clients and treat them with the respect that they deserve.  We pride ourselves on our open lines of communication, frequent check-ins with our clients, and our accessibility.  We are here to help you in any way we can, often leveraging our network of resources to assist you with non-legal issues that you may be having.  We are your one-stop problem-solver and trusted adviser.  All attorneys say that they provide excellent client service, but, unlike other attorneys, we practice what we preach.  We make sure every client walks away happy . . . period.

Comprehensive

We are your community law firm.  Our business is built on long-term relationships with our clients.  Our clients have the luxury of building trust over time with one team of attorneys, rather than having to find a new attorney for each different type of matter that arises over the course of their lives.  No one attorney can be experienced at everything.  That is why we have worked hard to assemble a team of attorneys with extensive experience in different areas of experience.  Our attorneys work together closely to bring our collective experience to bear on any issue that may arise for our clients.

Cedar Rapids Family Law Attorneys
Family Law Attorneys Cedar Rapids

Great at What We Do

Since our business comes entirely from referrals and community involvement, our reputation for quality legal work is our greatest asset . . . and it is extremely important to us.  Each of our attorneys is truly experienced in his or her practice areas, with the highest personal standards of excellence.  We are proud of our reputation in the community, and we did not achieve it by accident.  Our reputation for excellence comes from hard work, continuing education, and an above-and-beyond approach to our clients’ cases.

Our Cedar Rapids Family Law Attorneys provide excellent service in the following areas of law:

Our attorneys work as a team to provide comprehensive has experience in:

We Are Proven Advocates!  We are proud of the experience,skills, and experience of our Cedar Rapids Divorce Lawyers & Cedar Rapids Family Law Attorneys.  We consistently achieve the best possible outcome from our clients.  Just take a look at our clients' testimonials.  We have also been recognized by many industry professionals for our proficiency in Divorce law specifically.  O'Flaherty Law was ranked one of the 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in 2016 by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.  We received Avvo's 2016 Clients' Choice Award for Divorce.  We have an A+ Rating with the better business bureau, with zero complaints.  You can also check out this article written about Kevin O'Flaherty when he received Suburban Life Magazine's Best Under 40 Award for 2015.  

We Are Cost-Effective!  If you hire the wrong attorney for your Divorce, the process can be incredibly expensive.  Our Cedar Rapids divorce attorneys work efficiently to win you the results you want in an affordable manner.  We keep a close eye on expenditures and communicate realistic expectations regarding the cost of accomplishing your goals before you hire us.  We never want you to be surprised by a legal bill.  Our goal is to have you walk away feeling great about your representation . . . that is hard to do if you have monstrous unexpected legal bills.  

Our Cedar Rapids Divorce Attorneys Work As A Team! Our Divorce Attorneys all have extensive experience which they bring to bear as they collaborate on your case. They also rely on the experience of other attorneys at our firm with skills in other practice areas when other areas of law come into play in your divorce, which they often do. Firms without a team of attorneys with experience in different practice areas are operating with a blind spot when other issues arise in the divorce, such as bankruptcy, business representation, estate planning, guardianship, and litigation. As a firm, our Cedar Rapids attorneys are experienced in all of these practice areas, giving you an advantage. We Are Your Shoulder To Lean On! Divorce is inevitably an emotional time involving unexpected emergencies. Our attorneys are accessible and reachable day and night. We are compassionate as we educate and guide you through the process. You will not be alone, because we will be by your side as your advocate.

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Please contact our office to Schedule a Consultation.
See below for our other locations. If our office locations are not convenient for you, we are happy to speak with you by phone.

O'Flaherty Law of Cedar Rapids

616 4th Ave. SE, Ste. 108

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

cedarrapids.ia@oflaherty-law.com

What to Expect From a Consultation

The purpose of a consultation is to determine whether our firm is a good fit for your legal needs. Although we often discuss expected results and costs, our attorneys do not give legal advice unless and until you choose to retain us. Although most consultations are complimentary, some may carry a charge depending on the type of matter and meeting location.

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Check Out Articles and Videos from our Cedar Rapids Family Law Attorneys

In this video, our Cedar Rapids attorney Kevin O'Flaherty discusses current and upcoming Iowa​ child​ support​ laws and changes.

In this video, our Cedar Rapids attorney Kevin O'Flaherty discusses current and upcoming Iowa​ child​ support​ laws and changes.

Iowa Child Support Law Explained

In this episode, our Cedar Rapids family law attorneys explain child support law in Iowa for 2020. There are a couple of minor changes that have been approved for 2020.  The most notable change began on October 1st, 2019, at the beginning of the fiscal year.  Federal law now requires the Child Support Recovery Unit to deduct an annual fee of $35 from the family’s support payments.  The fee is withheld after the family has received $550 in support payments.  Exceptions and adjustments may be made, depending on the family’s circumstances.  For example, if the payee or any child of the payee has received cash assistance from Iowa or any other state, the fee will be waived.  If you have more than one child support obligation, the fee may be deducted from each case.


In this episode, our Cedar Rapids attorney Kevin O'Flaherty discusses the laws surrounding child custody in Iowa.

In this episode, our Cedar Rapids attorney Kevin O'Flaherty discusses the laws surrounding child custody in Iowa.

In this video, our Cedar Rapids family law attorneys explain how Iowa Law requires that the court consider the best interests of the child and order​ a custody​ arrangement​ that will allow the child to maintain consistent physical and emotional contact with both parents whenever possible to encourage parents to share the rights and responsibilities of raising the child, so long as doing so will not cause physical or significant emotional harm to the children, other children, or either parent.  Custody is broken down into three parts: “joint legal custody,” “sole legal custody,” “physical placement.”


In this episode, Our Cedar Rapids family law lawyers explain: What is a collaborative divorce? What is a cooperative divorce? What are the advantages and disadvantages of collaborative divorce? Who should consider a collaborative or cooperative divorce in Iowa?

Iowa Collaborative Divorce Law vs. Cooperative Divorce Laws Explained

In this video, our Cedar Rapids family law attorneys explain the differences between collaborative divorce and cooperative divorce in Iowa. When divorcing parties decide on a collaborative divorce, they each hire their own attorney and meet one-on-one to discuss any disputes and what they hope to accomplish. A signed Participation Agreement is required by both parties and their attorneys. This commits them to the collaborative divorce process where they will attempt to avoid litigation by resolving their issues through cooperation and transparency. The agreement also states that should an agreement not come to terms, both parties must hire new attorneys to represent them in court.


Further Reading from our Cedar Rapids Family Law Attorneys

Modifying or Terminating Restraining Orders in Iowa: Legal Process and Requirements

May 17, 2023

How Does Parenting Time Affect Child Support in Illinois?

May 15, 2023

How Does Child Support Affect Alimony in Wisconsin?

May 2, 2023