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Gary has been working with individuals and families to help with their estate and tax planning for almost thirty years. He has a robust tax practice, preparing both individual and fiduciary returns. With this background, he also advises his clients on their estate planning, bringing his areas of expertise together to draft comprehensive plans that accomplish their goals. Gary also facilitates trust and estate administration, and so further helps families carry out their plans. In his career, Gary has worked with multiple generations, providing guidance and counsel on issues relating to finances, taxes, wealth transfer, and almost everything in between.. Originally from northwest Iowa, Gary is fond of saying that he is just one of the sons of a cattle and pig farmer. It is this approachable attitude, coupled with a quick brain and an aptitude for numbers (Gary has also passed the Certified Public Accountant exam), that draws clients to him. He is able to make the most complicated of situations an effortless breeze, something that all who work with him dearly appreciate.

Eric D. Tindal was born in Iowa City, Iowa and was raised in Kalona, Iowa.   While still in high school Eric joined the United States Army Reserves and he served until 1999.  While in the military Eric was trained as a Combat Medic and a Respiratory Specialist.  From the age of 19 until graduating from law school Eric worked in the intensive care units at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.  Eric also worked for several years at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo, Iowa and Washington County Hospital in Washington, Iowa.  This experience proved to be invaluable in working with injured clients and with expert witnesses.. Eric graduated with distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law in May 2000 and started the practice of law in September of that year.  Eric was a founding member of the law firm Saylor and Tindal; and a founding member of the firm Nidey Erdahl Tindal & Fisher, PLC.  During that time Eric practiced in a broad spectrum of areas including but not limited to Criminal Defense in State and Federal Courts, Real Estate, Probate, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Tax and Appeals.  Eric has had the privilege of representing clients in dozens of jury trials in state and federal court.  This has included representation in various serious felony offenses including Murder in the First Degree.  The Iowa Bar Association requested that Eric teach new lawyers in Iowa about Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure.  Eric is one of 15 attorneys approved as a Criminal Justice Act (CJA) attorney in the Southern District of Iowa, Davenport Division.  Eric has also argued before the Supreme Court of Iowa, the Iowa Court of Appeals, and the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.. In 2017 Eric elected to focus his practice in the area of criminal defense, workers compensation, and personal injury.  The Law Office of J. Dean Keegan provided Eric with the perfect opportunity to work with attorneys he both respects and enjoys practicing with in a team environment.

Carolyn (“Dazi”) Russell Wallace was born and raised in Iowa City. She left to attend college in North Carolina, returned to Iowa City for law school, and began practicing at the firm in October 2013.. Carolyn maintains a general law practice that includes both transactional and litigation components. On the transactional side, Carolyn assists clients with estate planning, real estate matters, reviewing and negotiating contracts, and other general transactional issues. Carolyn’s litigation practice focuses on defending physicians in medical malpractice cases. Carolyn particularly enjoys legal research and writing, and she routinely assists clients with appellate matters.. In her free time, Carolyn likes to read fiction, practice yoga, and visit museums.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Iowa City and surrounding areas.