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Brent Hinders
STAKEHOLDER PARTNER
NORWALK OFFICE
515-981-7504
brent@hinderslaw.com
Brent has practiced law in Iowa for over 18 years and is a graduate of Simpson College, Drake University College of Business and Public Administration, and Drake University Law School (J.D.).
Eric Updegraff
STAKEHOLDER PARTNER
NORWALK OFFICE
515-981-7505
eric@hinderslaw.com
Eric has practiced law in Iowa for over 15 years and holds a J.D. with Distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law and a B.A. in Economics from Simpson College.
Kylie Franklin
STAKEHOLDER PARTNER
QUAD CITIES OFFICE
563-214-0478
kylie@hinderslaw.com
Kylie has practiced law in Iowa since 2014 and Illinois since 2017, and earned her J.D. with Distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law after completing dual bachelor’s degrees at Drake University.
Jonathan Lewis
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
NORWALK OFFICE
515-981-7506
jlewis@hinderslaw.com
Jonathan is an associate attorney practicing in employment and municipal law, with a J.D. from Drake University Law School, a master’s degree from the University of Missouri–St. Louis, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
James Theobald
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
NORWALK OFFICE
515-981-7507
jtheobald@hinderslaw.com
James is an associate attorney focusing on employment and municipal matters, with a J.D. from Drake University Law School and a B.A. in Political Science and Criminal Justice from Iowa State University.
Dawnelle Schlagel
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
NORWALK OFFICE
515-981-7508
dschlagel@hinderslaw.com
Dawnelle R. Schlagel is an associate attorney. Her practice focuses on wills, estate planning, real estate, municipal and business law. Dawnelle earned her law degree from Drake University Law School.
Skylar Limkemann
PARTNER
NORWALK OFFICE
319-899-8040
skylar@hinderslaw.com
Skylar J. Limkemann combines real-world experience as a former fire captain and EMT with a focused legal practice serving law enforcement, fire, EMS, municipalities, and public safety professionals. Skylar joined the firm in April 2026.
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Jack Anderson
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
NORWALK OFFICE
515-981-7510
janderson@hinderslaw.com
Jack K. Anderson is an associate attorney in our Des Moines office whose practice includes corporate law, wills, trusts, probate and estate planning, municipal and real estate matters. Jack earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Drake University Law School in 2025.
