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August ("Gus") is a Rhode Island native who is currently admitted to practice law in the state of Rhode Island. In May 2017, Mr. Bigos graduated with honors from the Roger Williams University School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Bigos graduated summa cum laude from Salve Regina University in 2014, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Administration of Justice.. Throughout his three years in law school, Mr. Bigos strived to become an exceptional student. After completing his first year of law school, Mr. Bigos was invited to become a member of the Roger Williams University School of Law Honors Program based on demonstrating exemplary ability and achievement in his first year. As a member of the Honors Program, Mr. Bigos had the unique opportunity to take three perspective courses focused on furthering and applying his legal knowledge and preparing him for practice.. In addition, Mr. Bigos was accepted into the Roger Williams University School of Law Immigration Clinic during his final semester. As a Student Attorney in the Immigration Clinic, Mr. Bigos represented indigent immigrants who were seeking lawful permanent residence in the United States or seeking to defend against removal proceedings.. Finally, while attending law school, Mr. Bigos trained and became a certified volunteer tax preparer through the IRS and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. He used that training to complete over fifty pro bono experiential learning hours helping elderly and low income individuals in his community to prepare their taxes.

Ryan J. Prahm has developed a practice focused on working with banks, business owners, entrepreneurs and physicians. Mr. Prahm assists clients with general corporate matters, real estate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, estate planning and probate. Ryan serves as counsel for numerous lending institutions; representing banks and credit unions in highly sophisticated loan transactions.. Ryan and his wife Jean live in North Liberty with their three children. Ryan is active in the community as volunteer with Junior Achievement and as a coach for his children's athletic teams. Away from the office, Ryan enjoys playing basketball, Iowa athletic events, and spending time with his family.

Tom was born and raised in Iowa City. He received his BA degree from Harvard University in 1975 and then returned home to attend the University of Iowa College of Law. After completing law school in 1978, Tom joined the law firm where he has been a partner since 1983. Tom represents individuals, businesses and tax-exempt organizations on a variety of legal matters principally in areas of business and transactional law, including contracts, real estate, business and non-profit entities, estate and gift planning, administration of trusts and estates, healthcare, and charitable foundations.. In addition to his legal practice, Tom has over the years been active in community service including such organizations as the Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees, Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation, Iowa City Community Leadership Program, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, University of Iowa Alumni Association, Iowa City Area Development Group, Bur Oak Land Trust and numerous others.