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28 reviews
4.8

28 reviews

Since 1981
45 yrs

Since 1981

Bar admissions
4

Bar admissions

By appointment
In office

By appointment

Ray Edgington at a glance

Verified credentials for Ray Edgington sourced from Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP.

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Free
Firm founded
1995

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Ray Edgington represents clients in Sioux City, Iowa across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Ray Edgington

Attorney Ray Edgington is a graduate of Morningside College (B.A., 1976) and the University of Iowa (J.D., 1981 with high distinction). Admitted to practice: Iowa State and Federal District courts, Nebraska State court, and the United States Tax Court. Member of the Iowa State Bar Association Probate and Trust Law Section (past Section Council Member), Elder Law Section and Taxation Section (past member of Estate and Gift Tax Committee); Iowa Trust and Estate Council; and member and past president of the Siouxland Estate Planning Council. Mr. Edgington also served on the Iowa Supreme Court Commission on Unauthorized Practice of Law and as Chairperson of the Iowa State Bar Association Insurance Committee. Areas of practice include probate and trust administration, estate planning (including farm and business succession, preparation of complex wills and trusts and estate, inheritance and income tax returns), real estate and closely held business planning. He has been a frequent speaker at legal seminars. Listed: Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates. Served on board of several charitable organizations and is currently a member of the Board of Directors (past president) of Mid America Museum of Aviation and Transportation.

Family: Married with two children pursuing professional careers.

Interests: Aviation, hunting and fishing.

Awards & Recognitions

• Best Lawyers®: Best Law Firms (Metropolitan Tier 2 – Sioux City – Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs) (2023)

• Best Lawyers®: Best Law Firms (Metropolitan Tier 2 – Sioux City –Trusts & Estates Law) (2023)

• Best Lawyers®: The Best Lawyers in AmericaTM (Trusts and Estates) (2003-2023)

• Best Lawyers®: Top-Listed City Awards (Total Lawyers in Sioux City: 5 lawyers) (2023)

• Best Lawyers®: Best Law Firms (Metropolitan Tier 2 – Sioux City – Trusts & Estates Law) (2022)

• Best Lawyers®: Top-Listed City Awards (Total Lawyers in Sioux City: 4 lawyers) (2022)

• Best Lawyers®: Best Law Firms (Metropolitan Tier 3 – Sioux City – Trusts & Estates Law) (2021)

• Best Lawyers®: Lawyer of the Year (Trust and Estates) (2019)

• Martindale-Hubbell®: AV Preeminent® Rating (2014)

Credentials

Education

  • University of Iowa

    J.D. · 1981

  • Morningside College

    B.A. · 1977

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • Nebraska

    1983 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. Tax Court

    1982 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    1981 · ACTIVE

  • Iowa

    1981 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • AV Preeminent

Locations

Office locations

Main office

Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP

613 Pierce Street

Sioux City, IA 51101-1205

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Client feedback

What clients say about Ray Edgington

4.8

28 client reviews

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  • What areas of law does Ray Edgington practice?

    Ray Edgington focuses on Business, Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate, and Tax.

  • Where is Ray Edgington located?

    Ray Edgington primarily serves clients in Sioux City, Iowa, with an office at 613 Pierce Street.

  • How experienced is Ray Edgington?

    Ray Edgington has 45 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1981.

  • Is Ray Edgington a verified attorney?

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  • How can I schedule a consultation with Ray Edgington?

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