- Johnson, Mulholland, Cochrane, Cochrane, Yung & Engler, P.L.C.
Serving Iowa Families, Workers and Businesses Since 1950
When you need legal help, you deserve experienced attorneys who understand the community you call home. Johnson, Mulholland, Cochrane, Cochrane, Yung & Engler, P.L.C. serves individuals, families and businesses throughout North-Central and Northwest Iowa from our office in Fort Dodge.
Our lawyers combine the resources and experience to handle serious legal matters with the personal attention you expect from a local Iowa law firm.
Proven Results That Make a Difference
Our attorneys have a long history of securing meaningful results for injured Iowans and their families.
- Our History
Experienced Lawyers Who Are Part of Your Community
Our attorneys have helped Iowans work through these challenges for generations. Since our law firm was founded in 1950, we have represented clients in litigation as well as estate, business, employment and real estate matters.
That breadth of experience means you do not have to choose between substantial legal capabilities and personal service. Our lawyers live and work in the communities we serve.
When you come to our office, we want you to feel comfortable asking questions, understanding your options and making informed decisions about what comes next.
- Our Team
Meet the Attorneys Behind Our Firm
Our attorneys bring different backgrounds and areas of legal experience to one Iowa team. Together, our lawyers serve individuals, families and businesses facing matters ranging from serious injuries and workplace accidents to estate planning, probate, business, employment and real estate concerns.
Just as important, our attorneys are people who live and work in the communities they serve. We believe being approachable matters. Clients should be able to talk with their lawyer, ask questions and understand what is happening in their legal matter.
- Our Practice Areas
How We Can Help
Workers’ Compensation
Injured on the job? Get complete representation for your medical expenses, treatment, and lost wage claims.
Estate Planning & Probate
Secure assets and legacy split plans. We build tailored wills, trusts, power of attorneys, and directives.
Business Law
Providing business advisory, incorporation splits, mergers, and contracts across North-Central Iowa.
- Why Choose Us
Why Iowans Turn to Our Firm
Our connection to Iowa is more than an address. Our law firm has roots here dating to 1950, and our attorneys have built their careers serving people and businesses in the communities around us.
Our lawyers bring experience across litigation and transactional matters. That range allows our firm to assist clients through very different stages of life, from recovering after an accident to planning an estate, handling a business issue or protecting an interest in real property.
Different legal problems call for different experience. Rather than expecting one attorney to handle every type of matter, our lawyers draw on the knowledge and capabilities of a broader team. Clients receive the benefit of an established Iowa law firm while still receiving personal attention.
We believe local representation should actually be local. Our attorneys live, work and participate in the Iowa communities our law firm serves. That connection helps shape the approachable, practical service we provide to our clients.
- Frequently Asked Questions
Injury and Workers' Compensation Feature
When an Injury Disrupts Your Life ?
For injured people, a legal claim is rarely the only thing demanding attention. You may be dealing with medical appointments, missed work, insurance questions and uncertainty about how your family will manage financially. Our lawyers can take on the legal issues while you focus on your recovery and your family.
Injured Because of Someone Else's Actions?
After a serious accident, insurance companies may begin gathering information quickly. Our attorneys can investigate what happened, preserve relevant evidence, determine who may be legally responsible and assess the losses resulting from your injuries. We can also handle communications and negotiations with insurers while keeping you informed about your case.
Our personal injury lawyers represent people throughout North-Central and Northwest Iowa, including those injured in car wrecks and other serious accidents.
Hurt on the Job?
Iowa workers’ compensation law provides benefits for qualifying work-related injuries, but disagreements can arise over medical treatment, benefits, the nature of an injury or whether it is connected to your work. Our workers’ compensation attorneys help injured employees understand the process and address disputes that can affect their benefits.
For people working on farms, in manufacturing facilities and in other physically demanding jobs throughout Iowa, an injury can quickly become both a health concern and a financial one. Having a lawyer who understands Iowa workers’ compensation law can help you determine what options are available.
- Our Approach
Our Approach Starts With Understanding Your Situation
No two clients come to us with exactly the same circumstances. Before deciding what should happen next, our attorneys take the time to understand what brought you to us, what concerns you most and what you hope to accomplish.
Our lawyers explain the legal issues in plain language and help you understand the choices in front of you. From there, we can develop an approach suited to the matter rather than treating every client or case the same way.
For some clients, that means negotiating to resolve a dispute. Others need an attorney prepared to advocate for them in court. Estate, business and property matters may require careful planning designed to prevent problems before they arise. Whatever the situation requires, our law firm works to keep you informed and involved throughout the process.
- Our Offices
Serving North-Central and Northwest Iowa
Our law firm serves clients from two Iowa offices, giving individuals, families and businesses local access to experienced attorneys without requiring them to look to a distant firm for help.
Fort Dodge
Let's Talk About What Comes Next
You do not need to have every answer before talking with an attorney. Whether you are recovering from an injury, dealing with a workplace problem, planning for your family’s future or facing a legal issue involving your business or property, our lawyers are ready to listen and help you understand your options.
Contact our law firm to start a conversation with an attorney serving Fort Dodge and communities throughout North-Central and Northwest Iowa.
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Johnson, Mulholland, Cochrane, Cochrane, Yung & Engler, P.L.C. Legal Blog
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