Partner, Licensed in Iowa and South Dakota

bengen@sc-law.com

Brian K. Van Engen’s practice is a general practice, including representing clients in litigation and trials related to business, personal injury, and property damage matters. He also advises clients regarding the formation and organization of businesses and corporations, and assists clients with real estate and business transactions.

Brian’s practice includes helping clients with estate planning, including drafting of wills and trusts, probate and trust administration. Brian’s clients include corporations, businesses, self-employed individuals, and municipalities.

Professional Organizations:

• Iowa Bar Association
• South Dakota Bar Association
• Sioux County Bar Association
• Iowa Association for Justice
• Iowa Municipal Attorney’s Association

Admissions:

• Iowa State Courts
• South Dakota State Courts
• US District Court, Northern District of Iowa

Education:

• University of Iowa College of Law, Juris Doctor, with distinction, 1995
• Dordt College, Bachelor of Arts, 1992

Articles:

• “Nobleman v. American Savings Bank: The Supreme Court’s Answer Raises More Questions,” 20 Journal of Corporation Law 363
• “Post-Gilmer Developments in Mandatory Arbitration: The Expansion of Mandatory Arbitration for Statutory Claims and the Congressional Effort to Reverse the Trend,” 21 Journal of Corporation Law 391

Community Involvement:

• President – Sioux Center Health Board of Directors, Executive Board
• Member – Sioux Center Trails Council
• Chairman – Sioux County Trails Council
• Siouxperman Triathlon Committee
• Chairman – Sioux County Conservation Foundation
• Member – Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra Board
• Member – Board of Directors and Trust Committee of American State Bank
• Past Elder in Church Council
• Past President of Iowa Municipal Attorney’s Association

Partner, Licensed in Iowa

dmouw@sc-law.com

Dan’s practice is a general practice, including, but not limited to, estate planning, probate, real estate, business entity formation, general corporate matters, tax planning, income tax preparation, disability, personal injury, family law and criminal matters.

Professional Organizations:

• Iowa State Bar Association
• Sioux County Bar Association

Admissions:

• Iowa State Courts

Education:

• University of Iowa College of Law, Juris Doctor, with distinction, 2006
•  Dordt College, Bachelor of Arts, 2000

Articles:

• “Shooting From the Hip: The Invalidity of SEC Rule No. 57-03-04,” 31 Journal of Corporation Law 225

Community Involvement:

• Past Treasurer for Faith Christian Reformed Church

• Past President of the Sioux County Bar Association

Of Counsel, Licensed in Iowa and South Dakota

oostra@sc-law.com

General practice including but not limited to Estate and Trust Planning, Wills, Estate and Trust Administration, Probate Law, Power of Attorney and Lifetime Planning, Elder Law, Personal Tax Preparation and Planning, and Real Estate Transactions.

Professional Organizations:

• Iowa Bar Association
• South Dakota Bar Association
• Sioux County Bar Association

Education:

• University of South Dakota, Juris Doctor, 1974
• Dordt College, Bachelor of Arts, 1969

Community Involvement:

• Sioux Center Heritage Board
• Sioux Center Park Board
• Sioux Center Tree Walk
• Covenant Christian Reformed Church
• Faith - Covenant Cadet Club

Special Interests:

• Family & Grandchildren
• Trees, Prairie Plants & Grasses
• Mission Trips

Retired