Harold K. Widdison

Harold K. Widdison

2.3
Rating: 2.9

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sioux City, IA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury ... +4 more

505 5th St Ste 603, Sioux City, IA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021
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About Harold

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 245-245 per hour

Contingency

33%-45%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 30 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 1995

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

Harold K. Widdison, P.C.

505 5th St Ste 603, Sioux City, IA, 51101-1505

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Harold K. Widdison's Reviews

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2.3 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death

Irina is right about his lack of morals

when my son got murdered in 2004 i was so lds that i wanted only and lds lawyer. he met me in omaha. that was nice. he thought there was a big wrongful death suit. in the end he was not competent to handle the estate and quit leaving me hanging and sending me a bill for $10,000.00...yes, i said... 10grand. he billed me more than the estate had in it. i was in shock over my son's death and he wrote me a letter telling me it wasn't his fault my son basically got himself killed. what a nice mormon guy. well, he may have gotten off the hook with Irina but i found his bishop and he was very nice. he told me to send him a copy of the bill and that took care of that. he has no morals but i didn't know at the time that mormon lawyers are just like the non-mormon ones. i was able to find another lawyer that charged me a couple of hundred dollars to do a lot of work and get my grandson some money too. that lawyer knew i had already been almost robbed so he was very nice charging so little which he did take out of the estate, but it was nothing.....for sure not 10K...he probably goes to the temple in omaha. maybe even after the consultation.

Harold Widdison

Replied last February 04, 2019

I dispute each and every allegation in this comment. I was contacted by this lady about a worker's compensation claim, not a wrongful death claim. I told her up front that I do NOT do probate work so I referred her to another lawyer for that. It turned out that the deceased son was a carnival independent contractor and not an employee so workers compensation did not apply. Her son carried no insurance so there was no source to pay a wrongful death claim. This lady was treated with respect and I never charged her any of my time. There was no bill from me for $10,000. I wish we could hold people accountable for posting false and defamatory comments like this one.

Posted by Irina | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very poor moral character and ethics

Mr Widdison finalized my divorce. He got the job done, but I don't see who would't - it was an easy case. However, the final invoice somehow turned out to be twice as much as initially discussed. Every attempt made to clarify the bill was dismissed. It's not about the money, it's about the moral char...acter and his approach. Please be aware when making decision of appointing him to represent your interests. Research him, there is quite an interesting reading out there. Google Application of Widdison SD. I should have done a more thorough research before making my choice, that would have saved me a lot of headache.

Harold Widdison

Replied last January 31, 2017

"In response to Irina Vereshchagina's review, there was no problem with our work.  She never voiced any concern about our work and in fact was pleased with our work.  After we were finished there was $246 dollars still owing on her account.  Irina tried to get out of paying this balance by filing a Complaint with the Iowa Board of Professional Responsibility.  This Board regulates attorneys licensed to practice in the State of Iowa.  After careful review of the Complaint, which we resisted, the Board found no merit to Ms. Vereshchagina's Complaint and dismissed it.  A copy of the frivolous Complaint and the Board's dismissal will be provided to anyone who requests it.  (712) 202-0073.  Harold K. Widdison"

Posted by Walker | January 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Defective and Dangerous Products

Professional - Gets the Job Done

I came to Widdison Law Firm with a complex product liability case which included governmental negligence and devastating work related injuries leaving me permanently disabled. Mr. Widdison fought hard for me during the worst part of my life and helped me to recover physically and financially. Thank... you Hal!

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Experience

Rating:  2.9 (Strong Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Suspension issued in IA, 2021

updated on 09/14/2021

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Honors

1994

Dean's Certificate for Outstanding Performance, USD Law School

Work Experience

2005 - Present

President, Widdison Law Firm

1995 - 2005

Partner, Richard Rhinehasrt & Associates LLP

Associations

1994 - Present

Iowa State Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Volunteer Lawyer Project

Pro Bono Attorney

1994 - Present

Boy Scouts of America

Supporter

1985 - Present

Professional Dive Instructors of America

Advanced Scuba Diver

1994 - 2003

Iowa State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Sample of Legal Cases

Walker C.

Settlement

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Education

1994

University of South Dakota School of Law

J.D., Dean's Certificate

1990

Northern Arizona University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Spanish

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