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Attorney · Dubuque

Thad Murphy

Thad helps families plan for the future and protect what they’ve worked for. His practice focuses on estate planning, elder law, Social Security disability, and veterans disability.

  • VA-accredited attorney
  • Licensed in Iowa & Illinois
  • Practicing since 2000
Thad Murphy, attorney at Pearson Bollman Law

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A northeast Iowa native, Thad grew up on a small farm on the outskirts of West Union. He earned his undergraduate degree in history from Grinnell College before attending the University of Iowa College of Law, graduating with distinction in 2000. He practiced in Davenport for three years and has practiced in Dubuque since 2003. He has also maintained an office in Davenport since 2007. Today he works primarily from Pearson Bollman Law’s Dubuque office and is licensed to practice in Iowa and Illinois. Since 2018, he has served on the Board of Directors of the Iowa Legal Aid Foundation.

Thad lives with his wife and two daughters.

At a glance

Office

Dubuque

Licensed in

Iowa & Illinois

VA accreditation

VA-accredited attorney

Education

  • Juris Doctor, with distinction, University of Iowa College of Law, 2000
  • B.A., History, Grinnell College, 1996

Professional affiliations

  • National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR), Sustaining Member
  • National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates (NOVA)
  • WealthCounsel
  • Iowa State Bar Association
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Dubuque County Bar Association
  • VA Accredited Attorney

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