Mark Rettig

Attorney Mark Rettig Attended Iowa State Bar Association’s 2019 Family Law Seminar

December 10, 2019 By Ron Martin

Attorney Mark Rettig recently attended the Iowa State Bar Association’s 2019 Family Law Seminar in West Des Moines, Iowa. Attorney Rettig regularly attends this annual seminar covering numerous issues affecting family law attorneys and their clients. This year’s topics included, but were not limited to, spousal support, analysis of a small business owner’s tax returns, a case law update, the interplay between elder law and family law, changes in Iowa’s guardianship statutes, and trial practice tips. Shortly after attending this seminar Attorney Rettig attended an additional seminar related to major changes in how guardianships and conservatorship are processed in the Iowa court system.

It is seminars such as these that allow attorneys to maintain proficiency in the law and keep up with the constant changes and evolution of the law and how best to represent their clients. If you need assistance with any of your family law matters, or matters related to guardianships and conservatorships, contact Attorney Mark Rettig at Day Rettig Martin, P.C.

Working with the Railroad and Your Farm

April 15, 2019 By Ron Martin

There are currently 3,931 miles of railroad track in Iowa, and, according to the 2012 Census, 30,622,731 acres of farmland in Iowa. With farmland making up over 85% of Iowa’s land, it is inevitable that railroads will run through farmland. In most instances, the railroad right-of-way belongs to the railroad company while the adjacent farmland is owned by other persons or entities including family farmers.

If a railroad right-of-way runs through your property, it is important to review your deed for provisions concerning the railroad right-of-way. Unless set forth in the deed, other recorded document, or in a statute, the railroad company does not have greater rights than any other person to enter upon your farmland, pass over it, or use it.

If you have a rail line going through your property, and have questions about your property rights, call attorneys Ron Martin or Mark Rettig at Day Rettig Martin, P.C.

Sources: https://www.american-rails.com/ia.html https://www.farmlandinfo.org/statistics/iowa

Day Rettig Martin, P.C. Attends the 33rd Annual Celebration of Agriculture

March 20, 2019 By Ron Martin

The lawyers and staff at Day Rettig Martin, P.C. enjoyed the 33^rd Annual Celebration of Agriculture on March 18, 2019. Keynote speaker Tyne Morgan spoke about the future of farming, in addition to the revival of bacon. This year the Celebration of Agriculture raised over $4,000 for HACAP Food Reservoir. All of us at Day Rettig Martin, P.C. were glad to be able to contribute to that worthy cause.

Attorney Ron Martin focuses his career on helping Iowa Family Farmers. Therefore he attends events such as this to help him remain connected with the local farming community. If you have questions about financial matters, bankruptcy, or the future of your farm, come to the law firm with experience in agriculture law.

Attorney Mark Rettig Attends the ISBA Family Law Seminar

February 14, 2019 By Ron Martin

The Iowa State Bar Associations’ Annual Family Law Seminar held in Des Moines last October involved legal experts discussing new trends in the field. Attorney Mark Rettig, Day Rettig Martin, P.C.’s leading family law attorney, attended this two-day seminar which included presentations from many of the leading authorities such as Dr. Arnold Shienvold, a specialist in custody evaluations and family mediation. The law is always evolving and the attorneys at Day Rettig Martin, P.C. frequently attend seminars such as this to stay up to date.

Attorney Mark Rettig practices in the areas of family and domestic relations law, probate and estate planning, real estate, litigation, ERISA collections, and in matters relating to Qualified Domestic Relations Orders.