Hughes & Trannel PC Attorneys - Dubuque, IA

Over Six Decades of Trusted Legal Service in Iowa and Illinois

When you are making crucial decisions that affect your family's legacy, your small business, or your property ownership, finding an experienced attorney is vital. For over sixty years, Hughes & Trannel, P.C. has provided trusted legal advice and services to clients in Dubuque, Iowa, and Illinois. Since its founding in 1966, the firm has based its general practice upon the core principles of ethics, absolute integrity, and securing justice. When you need to find an attorney who can carefully guide you through critical choices, this established practice is a premier choice. To find a lawyer who focuses on deep personal relationships and client satisfaction, contact Hughes & Trannel, P.C. today.

Strategic Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, and Probate

Protecting your hard-earned assets and ensuring your family is cared for represents a lifelong priority. Hughes & Trannel, P.C. assists clients in drafting custom estate planning solutions designed to simplify probate and minimize administrative costs:

• Wills and Trusts: Preparing standard wills, living trusts, and powers of attorney tailored to protect your unique family structure.
• Probate Administration: Helping executors navigate the complex probate court system, inventory assets, resolve creditor claims, and distribute inheritances.
• Guardianships and Conservatorships: Establishing legal protections for minor children or incapacitated family members in need of structured supervision.

Professional Real Estate and Small Business Counsel

Whether you are purchasing your first home, selling commercial property, or launching a new entrepreneurial venture, the business and real estate landscape requires careful oversight. Hughes & Trannel, P.C. provides detailed transactional support, including:

• Residential and Commercial Real Estate: Reviewing purchase agreements, handling boundary disputes, conducting title examinations, and managing closings.
• Small Business Formations: Assisting business owners with choosing corporate structures, drafting operating agreements, and reviewing commercial contracts.

Compassionate Juvenile, Adoption, and Family Law

In addition to transactional services, the firm is deeply dedicated to protecting children and supporting families. Partner Bridget L. Goldbeck provides professional and compassionate representation in juvenile law, guiding parents, foster parents, and relatives through adoption, guardianship, and child welfare proceedings, ensuring the safety and best interests of minor children are prioritized.

Meet Our Highly Respected Attorneys

The legal team includes senior attorney Jeffrey A. Trannel, a University of Iowa Law School graduate licensed in Iowa and Illinois since 1983. He is joined by partner Bridget L. Goldbeck, a Drake Law School graduate who is also licensed in both states and has served as president of the Dubuque County Bar Young Lawyers Division. Both attorneys are highly active in local and state bar associations.

Convenient Downtown Office and Dedicated Parking

Hughes & Trannel, P.C. is located in downtown Dubuque at 1154 Iowa Street, between 11th and 12th streets. To make your visit completely stress-free, the office features free off-street parking in a private lot located directly south of the building. Contact the firm today to partner with a trusted legal team.