Klatt, Augustine & Rastede PC - Waterloo, IA
Klatt, Augustine and Rastede, P.C. is a premier full-service law firm in downtown Waterloo, IA, with over forty-five years of experience providing cutting-edge legal solutions in family law, real estate, estate planning, and corporate transactions.
Personal Representation and Cutting-Edge Legal Solutions in Waterloo
Securing high-caliber, strategic legal counsel is vital when navigating a complex divorce, executing property deals, or organizing your corporate affairs. If you are preparing to hire a lawyer with a proven track record of local success, Klatt, Augustine and Rastede, P.C. (also operating as Klatt Law Firm, P.C.) offers the exceptional, personalized advocacy you deserve. Serving the Cedar Valley since 1976, this premier multi-specialty firm has built a reputation for providing fast, thorough, and cost-effective legal services. The firm’s highly respected attorneys combine decades of legal knowledge, technical skills, and deep community roots to help individuals, families, and businesses secure their futures.
Dedicated Family Law, Divorce, and Child Custody
Family law transitions are among the most stressful and sensitive issues an individual can experience. The firm’s dedicated family attorneys, including founding partner Curtis J. Klatt and Teresa A. Rastede, handle every domestic case with profound empathy and absolute professionalism. They provide compassionate representation in contested and uncontested divorces, equitable asset divisions, and paternity determinations. Recognizing that children are the top priority, they work tirelessly to design detailed, workable child custody and parenting time schedules. Whether you need to find an attorney to draft a prenuptial agreement, modify a child support order, or aggressively litigate a custody dispute, their team ensures your family’s rights are fully protected.
Sophisticated Real Estate and Title Guaranty Services
Real estate transactions represent significant financial investments that demand legally precise documentation. Partner Charles P. Augustine specializes in residential and commercial property transactions, representing buyers, sellers, and agricultural landowners. The firm manages all phases of real estate deals, including abstract reviews, preparing comprehensive title opinions, drafting deeds, and coordinating smooth closings. If you urgently need a lawyer to negotiate a commercial lease, resolve property disputes, or secure title guaranty, their real estate division protects your physical and financial assets from costly future liabilities.
Comprehensive Estate Planning, Wills, and Probate
Proactively planning your legacy is the greatest gift you can provide to your loved ones. The firm’s estate planning division assists individuals in constructing customized wills, revocable living trusts, healthcare directives, and financial power of attorney documents. They also guide grieving families through the complex, court-supervised probate process and trust administration, ensuring the orderly distribution of estates according to your exact wishes while minimizing state inheritance tax liabilities.
Business Formation, Contracts, and Corporate Law
For entrepreneurs and established corporations, navigating corporate laws is essential for growth. Charles Augustine assists corporate clients with business formation, entity structuring, drafting operating contracts, and facilitating mergers or acquisitions. The firm also provides expert default collection and creditors’ rights services, helping local businesses recover outstanding receivables quickly and legally.
Why Partner with Klatt, Augustine and Rastede, P.C."
Choosing this historic Waterloo firm ensures that your legal affairs are handled directly by recognized legal authorities. Key advantages include:
- Over 45 years of continuous legal service in Black Hawk County and the Cedar Valley.
- Highly decorated attorneys with Peer Rated Distinguished and Client Champion designations.
- Full-service representation covering family, real estate, corporate, probate, and debt collection.
- Safe and convenient online payments processed directly through LawPay.
Do not leave your personal, real estate, or business issues to chance. Contact Klatt, Augustine and Rastede, P.C. today to request a professional consultation and discover the path to a secure, successful resolution.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Conveniently located in the vibrant center of Downtown Waterloo, within walking distance of the scenic Cedar River and the RiverLoop Amphitheatre.
Building Location
The office is located inside The Waterloo Building, a historic and prominent eight-story commercial landmark constructed in 1910. The building is situated near popular local dining favorite The Brown Bottle.
Parking Details
Visitors can park in the covered parking garage attached directly to the building, or utilize metered street-side parking along Commercial Street.
Public Transit
Served by local transit lines; nearest stop is at Central Transfer station.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main ground-floor lobby of The Waterloo Building from Commercial Street and take the passenger elevator up to the second floor, where you will find the office in Suite 250.