Serving Eastern Polk County and the Surrounding Area for Over 60 Years

Your Trusted Legal Partner for Every Season of Life

Skinner Law Office, P.C. is a full-service, community-rooted law firm based in Altoona, Iowa. From estate planning and probate to real estate, family law, and litigation, we provide practical legal guidance with a focus on long-term relationships and personalized service.

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Estate
Planning

Protect what matters most with a personalized estate plan. We draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives tailored to your goals, helping ensure your wishes are honored and your assets preserved.

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Probate & Trust Administration

We guide clients through the probate, non-probate processes and trust administrations with clarity and compassion. Our team assists executors and trustees in fulfilling their legal duties and distributing estates efficiently and respectfully.

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Real Estate
Law

Our firm represents buyers, sellers, developers, and landlords in residential and commercial real estate matters. From purchase agreements to complex land use issues, we help clients move forward with confidence.

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Family
Law

We assist clients with divorce, custody, child support, and adoption matters, handling sensitive issues with care, professionalism, and strategic advocacy.

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Business &
Corporate Law

We help new and existing businesses form entities, draft contracts, and maintain legal compliance. Whether you're launching a startup or restructuring an existing company, we offer practical, cost-effective legal solutions.

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Litigation &
Municipal Law

Our attorneys handle civil litigation across a wide range of disputes and also serve as counsel to local municipalities. We combine courtroom experience with community insight to advocate effectively for our clients.

The Skinner Law Commitment

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Trusted Across Generations

Our firm has served the Altoona area for over 60 years, building long-term relationships with individuals, families, and local institutions.

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Personalized Legal Solutions

We listen closely to our clients’ needs and tailor our legal strategies to match their goals, timelines, and budgets.

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Rooted in the Community

We’re proud to serve the communities where we live and work—from small towns and suburban neighborhoods to rural families and local government bodies.

Local Insight. Practical Advice. Real Results.

For more than six decades, Skinner Law Office has provided steady legal support to individuals, families, and businesses across eastern Polk and western Jasper Counties. As a general civil practice, we help our clients navigate life’s legal challenges with a grounded, relationship-based approach. Whether you’re buying a home, settling a loved one’s estate, or building your family or business, our attorneys are here to help—year after year, generation after generation.

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Client Testimonials

Skinner Law Office guided me through every step of my estate planning with professionalism and care. I felt like more than just a client—I felt heard.

Polk County Client

★★★★★

Our family has worked with Skinner Law for over 30 years. They’ve helped us with real estate, probate, and business matters. Always dependable, always fair.

Altoona Small Business Owner

★★★★★

Legal Guidance That Lasts a Lifetime

We’re here to support your personal and professional goals — today, tomorrow, and for years to come.