Brooke Trent

Brooke Trent

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Business Lawyer at Cedar Falls, IA
Practice Areas: Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate ... +2 more

3429 Midway Drive, Cedar Falls, IA

About Brooke

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 20%

19 years

20%
Probate 20%

19 years

20%
Real Estate 20%

19 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 18 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2007

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Location

Trent Law Firm, PLLC

3429 Midway Drive, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613

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Brooke Trent's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

5 star (19)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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Posted by Jodi | October 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Will

Highly recommend Trent Law Firm. Brooke Trent and her staff made getting our will made out super quick and easy. Brooke pointed out a lot of things my husband and I had not even thought of. After making out our will I feel confident that if something should happen we have been given the informatio...n needed to have things all planned out. Making less of a burden for our families. Thanks Brooke Trent and staff!

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommended

Brooke and her entire team were such a joy to work with as I started my new business. They were all PROMPT in responding to me. Her entire team was also good at explaining things to me. Brooke was a good teacher too--she helped me understand why I should have my new customer sign certain forms and w...hat I needed to do to protect myself. I felt like she was a real advocate to me. I would recommend Trent Law.

Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Lease in regard to pets

I spoke with a woman about renting her property and she quoted me $250/year for my pet. Then she changed it to $50/month, non-refundable. Needless to say, I certainly did not give her my time.

Posted by A very satisfied farming family! | February 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Agricultural Estate Planning!

Brooke Trent and her staff did an excellent professional job of advising us to create a LLC for our farming operation! She patiently explained the benefits of creating the LLC and how it would assist us in the current and future business management of our farms. Her legal assistant, Amanda, was ver...y thorough as well and made calls to the IRS and created the paperwork for us to sign. Brooke helped us to understand how the LLC will benefit the future of our estate when it passes on to our beneficiaries. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Brooke Trent for agricultural estate planning. Her knowledge, experience and explanations were superior to those that we have heard at any estate planning seminars or from others in the legal field. She has a solid understanding of what to do, why to do it and how to get it done!

Posted by Jennifer | February 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable and caring!

We used her services to obtain guardianship of two children. The entire team were completely professional and extremely helpful during a time of unknowns and stress. Brooke was available to us in an extremely timely manner and made our process as easy as possible! I would recommend her without hesita...tion!

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Brooke Trent's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anne Wilson

Estate planning lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Brooke is highly knowledgable and offers compassionate advice and advocacy for her clients. She works tirelessly to offer the best service to them!"

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Teri Schmitz

Probate lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Brooke is an attorney with a caring heart and her client's best interests in mind. She is able to show compassion during some of her client's hardest times."

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Laura Range

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Brooke is committed to responsive advocacy and seeking practical results for her clients. She's easy to talk to, an excellent communicator. From the initial consultation, you'll find that Brooke is thoughtful and prompt to act because she genuinely cares. Moving forward in any case, you'll see that she is impeccably organized and well-prepared on behalf of her clients. As a result, you'll be proud she's on your side because she is confident in her pursuits. She is highly respected in the professional community and passionately involved in volunteering to represent the betterment of the Cedar Valley and its residents. Brooke is a truly outstanding attorney and colleague."

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Aaron Blair

General practice lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Brooke is a great attorney to work with. She is responsive and a relentless advocate for her clients."

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Rebecca Feiereisen

Guardianship lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"Brooke is a caring and compassionate attorney who always has her client's best interests, comfort, and understanding at heart."

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Adam Dugan

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Working together with counsel across state lines can be an arduous task even for the most skilled of attorneys. Many state laws are unique to their respective jurisdictions, so when two attorneys work together across state lines, it's important to know that each is knowledgeable and educated in his or her own state's laws. Recently, I had the pleasure of working with Brooke in such a matter. Brooke provided concise, thoughtful, and informative answers to questions regarding Iowa law. Her contributions reflected a strong understanding and knowledge in various areas of the law, which led to a productive resolution of the matter. Thanks, Brooke!"

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Joslyn Sailer

Guardianship lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brooke is an exceptional attorney. I worked with Brooke on a contested guardianship matter. She did a wonderful job of guiding her clients through the legal process. I highly recommend Brooke!"

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Brett Grossman

Business lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I referred a matter for a mutual client to Brooke. She handled it efficiently and economically. I was impressed with her ability to see "the forest for the trees" from her first day on the case. I would send another client to her without hesitation."

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Shannon Simms

General practice lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Brooke since 2010 when I started working at Nelson Law Firm, PLLC. She is an outstanding attorney in all practice areas. Brooke is diligent, knowledgeable and a great advocate for her clients. Brooke's dedication to her community speaks volumes about her character as well. I would not hesitate to recommend Brooke Trent."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Jen Chase

Real estate lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have the utmost respect for Brooke, both as an attorney and as an individual. She is compassionate, committed and knowledgeable. Brooke recognizes that a client is not just another case, and treats each client as individual in providing representation. I would not hesitate to recommend Brooke."

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Nathan Eberline

General practice lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brooke demonstrates every characteristic a client should desire in a lawyer. She is thorough, diligent, intelligent, thoughtful, and an exceedingly hard worker. She strives for excellence in all she does, and I enthusiastically give her a complete endorsement."

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Patrick Dillon

Business lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Brooke is a quality lawyer who maintains her composure and never stops advancing her clients interests until she achieves results. She is to be trusted with the most complex matters and relied upon to give solid counsel to her clients."

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Anne Wilson

Unknown lawyer

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Teri Schmitz

Education lawyer

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Reese Dollins

Real estate lawyer

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Laura Range

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Julia Ofenbakh

Business lawyer

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Aaron Blair

Business lawyer

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Adam Dugan

Estate planning lawyer

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Joslyn Sailer

Family lawyer

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Brett Grossman

Litigation lawyer

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L. Craig Nierman

Unknown lawyer

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Kirsten Arnold

General practice lawyer

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Virginia Wilber

Family lawyer

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Jeana Goosmann

Business lawyer

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Shannon Simms

Family lawyer

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Jen Chase

Family lawyer

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Nathan Eberline

Government lawyer

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Patrick Dillon

General practice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Young Alumni Award, Wartburg College

2016

"20 Under 40" Recipient, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

2009

Honorable Mention, Matt Parrott Integrity & Leadership Award

2008

Cedar Valley Volunteer of the Year, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa

2008

Top Fundraiser, Arthritis Foundation of Iowa, Waterloo Chapter

2007

Highest Honors, University of Iowa College of Law, Boyd Service Award

2006

Competitor, Jessup Moot Court Competition

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner & Attorney-at-Law, Trent Law Firm, PLLC

2013 - 2015

Partner & Attorney-at-Law, Nelson Law Firm, PLLC

2007 - 2013

Associate Attorney, Nelson Law Firm, PLLC

2006 - 2007

Law Clerk, Nelson Law Firm PLLC (f/k/a Randall & Nelson, PLC)

2005 - 2006

Research Assistant, University of Iowa College of Law

2002 - 2004

Vacation Planner / College Program Recruiter, Walt Disney World

Associations

2014 - Present

Iowa Judicial Branch

Judicial Nominating Committee, Elected Member

2007 - Present

Iowa State Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Black Hawk County Bar Association

Real Estate Committee, Member

2014 - 2016

Iowa State Bar Association

Real Estate Title Standards Committee, Elected Member

2014 - 2017

City of Waterloo

Community Development Board, Appointed Member

2012 - 2015

Black Hawk County Bar Association

Executive Council

2012 - 2015

Black Hawk County Bar Association

Treasurer

2011 - 2015

The Job Foundation

Mentor to at-risk youth

2010 - 2016

Prairie Lakes Church

Facilities & Finance Committee (formerly Deacon Board)

2010 - 2013

Wartburg College

Leadership Certificate National Advisory Board, Member

2008 - 2012

Iowa State Bar Association

Young Lawyers' Division, Elected District Representative

2008 - 2010

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa, Cedar Valley Committee

Chairperson

2007 - 2010

Prairie Lakes Church

First Impressions Coordinator

2005 - 2006

Journal of Corporation Law

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Protective Insurance Co. v. D. Griffiin (Iowa Court of Appeals, No. 13-0429)

Affirmed (successful)

In re B.S., a Juvenile (Iowa Court of Appeals, No. 12-1609)

Affirmed

Veridian Credit Union v. T. Miller (Iowa Court of Appeals, No.11-0977)

Affirmed (successful)

In re Estate of Janssen (Iowa Court of Appeals, No. 10-1019)

Affirmed (successful)

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Education

2007

University of Iowa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor, Highest Honors for Boyd Service Award

2005

Drake University College of Law

N/A

2004

Wartburg College

BA - Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude

2003

Walt Disney World College Program

N/A

2003

Walt Disney World College Program

N/A

Speaking Engagements

2015

Upper Iowa University, MBA Adjunct Professor

Human Resources: Compensation & Benefits

2015

University of Northern Iowa, College of Business, Guest Speaker

Constitutional Law

2015

University of Northern Iowa, College of Business, Guest Speaker

American Judicial System

2015

Iowa Land Title Association

Voluntary Alienation of Title: Overview of Real Property Law

2015

Hawkeye Community College

Business Law, Instructor

2015

Course Instructor

Business Law

2014

University of Northern Iowa, College of Business, Guest Speaker

Consumer Law

2010

National Business Institute

Creditor Law

2009

National Business Institute

Creditor Law

Publications

2015

Iowa Land Title Association Voluntary Alienation of Title: Overview of Real Property Law

2010

National Business Institute Collection Law From Start to Finish: Pre-Judgment Considerations

2010

National Business Institute Collection Law From Start to Finish: Defending Against Counterclaims

2009

National Business Institute Advanced Collection Strategies: Pre-Judgment Considerations

2009

National Business Institute Advanced Collection Strategies: Defending Counterclaims

Languages

English

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