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Mission

Laird Law Firm is dedicated to excellence and integrity in providing comprehensive legal services to Midwestern businesses and families. Since 1938, our experienced team has focused on business law, estate planning, probate and trust administration, real estate, litigation, and family law. With our expansion into Clear Lake, Waverly, and Clarion, we reaffirm our commitment to accessible, top-tier legal guidance. Our mission is to be the trusted partner for our community’s legal needs, ensuring prosperity and justice for all we serve.

Practice Areas

Business Law

Business Law

Business law focuses on the legal aspects of running and managing a business. Business law attorneys advice and assist with business planning, creating companies, drafting and negotiating contracts, and providing counsel with respect to mergers and acquisitions.

Estate Planning

Estate Planning

Estate planning involves preparing for asset transfer after death. Attorneys help draft wills, trusts, designate beneficiaries, prepare powers of attorney, and plan for estate taxes, aiming for orderly asset distribution, fulfilling wishes, and minimizing heirs' legal issues.

Family Law

Family Law

Family law deals with legal matters in family relationships like marriage, divorce, and child custody. Family law attorneys also provide representation relating to child support, alimony, domestic abuse, and adoptions, focusing on resolving legal family issues and safeguarding children's welfare during periods of transition.

Litigation and Appellate Advocacy

Litigation and Appellate Advocacy

Litigation is the court process for enforcing or defending rights. Litigation attorneys handle civil cases like contract and property disputes, providing representation in each phase of the case from investigation to pleadings, discovery, trial, and appeal.

Personal Injury and Wrongful Death

Personal Injury and Wrongful Death

Personal injury and wrongful death law addresses harm from others' negligence or actions. It lets individuals seek compensation for physical, emotional, and financial harm from accidents or intentional harm. Wrongful death statutes allow families or estates to sue those responsible for a death.

Real Estate Law

Real Estate Law

Real estate law covers acquisition, use, and transfer of properties, addressing contracts, disputes, and zoning. Attorneys negotiate transactions, review abstracts, draft title opinions, prepare deeds and leases, and close transactions. They help clients navigate complex property laws, protecting their rights and interests.

Estate and Trust Administration

Estate and Trust Administration

Estate and trust administration involves managing a deceased person's estate pursuant to their will or trust or the laws of intestacy. Attorneys assist executors and trustees through all phases of the process. They ensure legal compliance while ensuring the decedent's wishes are honored and their legacy is transferred efficiently.

Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense

Criminal defense involves representing individuals or entities accused of criminal activity. Attorneys in this field handle case assessment, plea negotiations, trial preparation, and court representation. They work to protect clients' rights, challenge evidence, and strive for favorable outcomes, from reduced charges to acquittals.

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Know Us

Welcome to Laird Law Firm, where tradition meets innovation. Since our modest beginnings in Mason City, Iowa, in 1938, we’ve evolved significantly, expanding our services and expertise. In exciting new developments between 2023 and 2025, we’ve opened new offices in Clear Lake, Waverly, and Clarion, Iowa, bolstering our commitment to serving communities across the Midwest.

Today, our firm is home to eleven skilled attorneys, each dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services across various domains. While we’ve outgrown multiple locations, our commitment to legal excellence and client satisfaction remains unchanged.

Our team is not just made up of legal professionals; we are relentless advocates and advisors who are here to guide you. Get to know our attorneys and discover how our scope of services can address your unique legal needs. Join us in a new chapter of legal excellence at Laird Law Firm.

Together, each location offers a broad scope of services provided by a team of dedicated and experienced attorneys and legal staff.

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Become Part of

the Team

As we continue to grow our Mason City, Clear Lake, Waverly, and Clarion offices, we are excited to welcome new attorneys and legal staff into our professional community. If you are interested in joining a team that values collaboration and excellence in the legal field, we would be pleased to consider your application. Join us in our mission to provide outstanding legal services and make a meaningful impact on our midwestern community. Explore the opportunity to develop your career with us and be a part of our continued success.

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Mason City
11 4th Street N.E. P.O. Box 1567 | Mason City, IA 50402 | 641.423.5154
Clear Lake
403 Main Avenue P.O. Box 187 | Clear Lake, IA 50428 | 641.357.7296
Waverly
94 E Bremer Ave P.O. Box 808 | Waverly, IA 50677 | 319.596.1212
Clarion
120 Central Avenue West | Clarion, IA 50525 | 515.532.2851

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