Ames, IA

Nathan Hostetter

Nathan Hostetter engages in the general practice of law, including criminal defense, OWI - Drunk Driving defense, real estate matters, business litigation, personal injury and general civil practice. He practices primarily in Story and Boone Counties, representing residents in Story County and central Iowa. Nathan has a reputation for prompt, efficient, and personal service, and zealous advocacy for all clients. He is committed to protecting the rights of all clients and getting them the best possible outcome.

Angelina M. Thomas

Angie Thomas, born in Oceanside, California and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, is a Partner and Attorney at Law. She began her legal career as an Assistant Attorney General, then prosecuted indictable offenses at the Story County Attorney’s Office. In 2002, she entered private practice, focusing on litigation, personal injury, family law, criminal defense, and workers’ compensation. She is also a certified Mediator and Collaborative Law practitioner.

Shawn Smith

Mr. Smith serves as the managing attorney at The Smith Law Firm, PC, bringing two decades of legal experience to every case. Recognized for his strong reputation and advocacy in Iowa, he maintains an active litigation practice, representing individuals injured due to negligence and those accused under the criminal laws of the state of Iowa. Additionally, he assists clients seeking debt relief through consumer bankruptcy. With a practical, results-driven approach, Mr. Smith consistently achieves favorable outcomes for his clients. Committed to promoting access to justice, Mr. Smith dedicates time each year to handling federal pro bono cases, providing legal assistance to those who may otherwise be unable to afford representation or navigate the legal system.

Tim Gartin

Tim Gartin is the senior partner in the Ames firm of Hastings, Gartin & Boettger, LLP. He received his B.A. from Iowa Wesleyan College, his M.A. from Iowa State University, and his J.D. from Northern Illinois University. Tim is a 24-year member of the Story County and Iowa State Bar Associations and served two years as Chair of the Real Estate and Title Law Section Council of the Iowa State Bar Association and now serves on the Ethics & Practice Guidelines Committee. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers. Tim is currently serving in his third term on the Ames City Council and teaches trial advocacy and business law to undergraduate students at Iowa State University. His topics for teaching continuing legal education courses include real estate, ethics, and statutory interpretation.

Franklin J. Feilmeyer

Frank Feilmeyer is a Partner and Attorney at Law, advising clients in real estate, estate planning, trust and estate administration, business, taxation, and municipal law. He is a founding member of New Point Law Firm, with a career starting as a judicial law clerk in 1990. He has served as city attorney for multiple communities and holds leadership roles in various bar associations and community organizations.

John A. Tillo

John Tillo is a Partner and Attorney at Law with diverse legal experience, focusing on wills, trusts, estate planning and probate, trust administration, elder law, business law, civil litigation, and real estate law. He is a proud graduate of Iowa State University and DePaul University College of Law, and has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star multiple times.

Joseph Wallace

Mr. Wallace is a 1996 graduate of Northern Illinois University School of Law and is admitted practice law in the state of Iowa. He is a member of the Iowa and Polk County Bar Associations. Prior to joining HG, Joseph worked in corporate finance and investment banking for over 20 years. His prior work experience includes Senior Manager of KPMG Economic & Valuation Services Practice (Chicago), Vice President at Houlihan Lokey Investment Bank (Chicago), Director of Capital Markets at Principal Financial Group (Des Moines), and Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions at Ameriprise Financial (Minneapolis). He has substantial experience in joint ventures, mergers & acquisitions, business valuation and analysis, raising capital, and other business transactional matters. In his free time, Joe enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending his children's school activities, and vacationing in Florida and Colorado.