Nicholas B. Ahlquist
Suite 3700
Des Moines, IA 50309-3944
BRENDA MOZENA: (LEGAL ASSISTANT)
bmozena@dickinsonbradshaw.com
515.246.5838
Introduction
Nick has a multifaceted legal practice, focusing on assisting individuals with their estate planning and wealth management needs. He also serves a variety of business and corporate clients, assisting with their transactional work, regulatory compliance and real estate matters.
While completing his legal training, Nick gained valuable experience as a summer associate at Dickinson Bradshaw in 2024 and the Heidman Law Firm in Sioux City in 2023. He earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Iowa College of Law in May of 2025.
While at Iowa Law, Nick served on the school’s Curriculum Committee as a student representative, as treasurer of the American Constitution Society (2023-2024), and as a student attorney in the Estate Planning and Immigration Law Clinics (Fall 2024).
Prior to becoming an attorney, Nick earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in history and secondary social studies education from the University of Iowa, and taught high school social studies in Urbandale.
Practice Areas
Education & Background
Education
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J.D., University of Iowa College of Law, 2025
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B.A., University of Iowa, Secondary Social Studies Education, 2016
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B.A., University of Iowa, History, 2016
Prior Experience
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Summer Associate, Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C., 2024
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Summer Associate, Heidman Law Firm, 2023
- Student Attorney, Iowa Law Estate Planning and Immigration Law Clinics, 2024
- Social Studies Teacher, Urbandale High School, 2017 - 2022
Jurisdictions
Admitted to practice in the following states:
- Iowa
Memberships & Activities
- Student Representative, Curriculum Committee, University of Iowa College of Law
- Treasurer, American Constitution Society, 2023 - 2024
Articles, Presentations, and Publications
- Author, Iowa Supreme Court Update: No-Contest Clauses in Wills Get Sharper Teeth, Iowa Trusts and Estates Blog, January 8, 2026
- Author, Acting Like a GENIUS: Stablecoins and Navigating the Future of Payments, Iowa Banking Law Blog, Iowa Cybersecurity Law Blog, October 8, 2025
- Co-Presenter, "Incentive-Based Compensation Issues for Banks," Iowa Bankers Association Employment Law Compliance Seminar, Johnston, Iowa, July 18, 2024
