Bump Law Firm provides quality legal services to respond to our clients' needs through a unified team effort, drawing upon the unique strengths and experiences of each attorney. Both attorneys' experience and knowledge is supplemented by their active involvement in a wide range of local and state activities, organizations, committees, and affairs.

William E. Bump, born Iowa City, Iowa, February 7, 1958; admitted to bar, 1984, Iowa; admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa.

Preparatory and legal education, Drake University (B.A., 1981; J.D., 1984). City Attorney; Stuart, 1985-; Panora, 1986-1991; Yale, 1987-1994; Adel, 1990-1994.

Member: Guthrie County (President, 1984-89) and Iowa State (Sections: Probate and Trust Law; Real Estate) Bar Associations; Iowa Municipal Attorneys Association.

Jeffrey N. Bump, born Des Moines, Iowa, December 1, 1961; admitted to bar, 1989, Texas; 1991, Iowa: also admitted to practice before U.S. District Courts, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa and Northern District of Texas.

Preparatory education, Iowa State University (B.S., 1984); Drake University (M.B.A., 1988); legal education, Drake University (J.D., 1988). Fraternity: Phi Alpha Delta. Drake Law Review, 1986-1988. American Inn of Court LVI, Dallas, Texas, 1988; Blackstone Inn of Court, Des Moines, Iowa, Senior Counsel, 1991 - 2001. City Attorney: Panora, 1993-; Jamaica, 1996-2003; Bagley 1998-; Yale 1991-.

Member: Guthrie County Bar Association (President 1999-2000), Iowa State Bar Association (Executive Council, Young Lawyers Division, 1991-1993); Iowa Trial Lawyers Association; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Iowa Municipal Attorneys Association. Current Community Involvement: Director, Guthrie County Conservation Board (Chairman, 1998, 2007, 2008); Director and Legal Counsel, Panora Area Development Group (PRIDE), (President, 1996; Secretary, 1999-); Director and Legal Counsel, Clover Ridge Resort (Secretary, 1998-).

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