Business law for Iowa companies
Flat fees. Transparent pricing. Legal support built for companies with 0 to 100 employees. Whether you are forming a new business, buying one, reviewing a contract, or dealing with a dispute, we help you make confident legal decisions without surprises on the bill.
How we help
From the day you file your articles to the day you sell the business, we handle the legal work that keeps Iowa companies protected, compliant, and ready for what comes next.
Small business owners deserve the same quality legal guidance that big companies get — at prices that make sense.
Serving businesses across Iowa, including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Ames, Davenport, Council Bluffs, Sioux City, and surrounding communities.
Services
Choosing the right business structure affects taxes, liability, ownership, and what happens when things change. We help Iowa founders set up LLCs, corporations, and partnerships with the governance documents that actually matter — not just the state filing.
Contracts decide how risk gets distributed when things stop going smoothly. We draft, review, and negotiate agreements for Iowa businesses — including commercial leases, vendor contracts, service agreements, and customer terms — so the paper matches the real deal.
Buying or selling a business is one of the most consequential decisions an owner will make. We help Iowa buyers and sellers navigate LOIs, due diligence, deal structure, and closing — so the transaction actually works the way both sides expect. This is the work we love most.
When a business dispute lands on your desk, you need a clear-eyed assessment of your options — not just a demand letter. We handle dispute resolution, litigation in Iowa state and federal courts, and help businesses protect their names, brands, and intellectual property through trademarks and copyrights.
Common questions
Why Iowa LLC owners usually want an operating agreement even when the state does not require a public filing.
A practical checklist for the clauses Iowa businesses usually regret leaving vague in customer, vendor, and service agreements.
How buyers and sellers should think about asset deals versus stock or membership-interest purchases in Iowa transactions.
The operational moments when Iowa business owners should usually get counsel involved before the problem grows more expensive.
A practical guide to trademark registration for Iowa businesses — what to protect, when to file, and how the process works.
Options for Iowa business owners facing contract disputes, partner disagreements, or vendor conflicts — from demand letters to litigation.
Practical employment law guidance for Iowa companies with 0 to 100 employees — hiring, termination, handbooks, and compliance.
Our story
Matthew Nuzum founded Iowa Business Lawyer after years in the tech industry at companies like Google and John Deere. The goal: give small business owners access to real legal counsel at transparent prices.
As the practice expanded into Texas, the firm rebranded to Surge Business Law PLLC to serve a broader footprint while keeping the same flat-fee, small-business-first approach.
Our Iowa office is in Johnston, just outside Des Moines. Iowa businesses still get the same focused attention, backed by a growing firm with deeper resources.
Most of our services are flat fee, so you know the price before we start. For ongoing support, our Momentum membership starts at $95/month and includes unlimited legal guidance for your business.
Call or text us at 515-994-0404, email [email protected], or book a consultation online.
At a glance
