Fields of Practice


Bankruptcy: Services in the area of debt reorganization, debtor creditor relations, and bankruptcy. Practicing in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Iowa Glenn has represented both debtors and creditors in cases filed under chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13 of the bankruptcy code. The objective of such representation is to protect the financial interests of the client within the framework of the law. This requires significant involvement with each client to be sure the best solution is selected for each different situation. Most work of this nature is done on fixed fee basis which will vary depending upon the complexity of the issues involved."We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code."

Corporate Law and Business Organizations: Includes guidance in choice of business entity whether it be a traditional corporate structure, a Limited Liablilty Corportation, (LLC) or a form of partnership. The choice will have broad effects upon tax matters, debt structuring, succession planning and corporate existence which protects the officers and owners from tort liability. Our objective is for the client to make an informed choice regarding its form of organization and for the chosen organization to be maintainable as the client's needs change. The purchase and sale of business entities, employment agreements, health insurance plans and tax preparation all are included in ongoing representation .

Family Law: Family law includes: dissolution of marriage (divorce), child custody, visitation, support, property division, paternity and adoption. Our objective is to protect our client's interests assuring long term objectives are not over shadowed by short term answers.

Municipal Law: Glenn Metcalf represent the communities of Bronson, Lawton, and Moville as City Attorney. This representation includes contracting, ordinance enforcement, code drafting, employment law, and zoning issues. Employment as City Attorney provides a long term and positive impact upon the cities the office serves.
Probate, Trust and Estate Planning: The firm recognizes the almost universal desire of people to control their assets after their own deaths. This planning may be an even division among the next generation of the family or a complex charitable intention. Issues involving taxation, disabled family members, illness, government programs like Medicaid, and individuals with special needs due to age or infirmity require planning and an experienced attorney. Experience combined with continuing education allows Metcalf Law Office to provide simple and accurate answers to questions involving wills, trusts, "living wills", Social Security, Medicaid, and Title 19 benefits. Depending upon need, both pre and post death planning and services in all such related matters will assist family members avoid unnecessary taxation and expense.

Real Estate Law: The process of buying and selling a home or farm is intimidating to most people. Metcalf Law Office provides a single point of reference for all phases of the process from contract preparation, abstract examination, closing and escrow. The office provides assistance with private land auctions, IRC 1031 exchanges, and clearing title objections.

Taxation: Annual tax returns for individuals, partnerships,and corporations, as well as payroll, estate and gift tax returns are part of our total tax service. Assistance with audits, property tax protests and Estate and Inhertance Tax Protests is also available. Metcalf Law Office utilizes state of the art hardware and software systems to assure the accuracy of all the work completed in this practice area. Electronic filing of tax returns is an available option which increases accuracy and provides faster refunds.
Metcalf Law Office in Moville is engaged in the General Practice of law including, but not limited to, the areas shown on this page.



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Moville Office:
P.O. Box 454
232 Main Street
Moville, Iowa 51039
712-873-3229 (Voice)
712-873-3228 (Fax)


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