Posts by Nicholas Ahlquist

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.

Posted on 01/08/2026 at 10:52 AM by Nicholas Ahlquist

Iowa Supreme Court Update: No-Contest Clauses in Wills Get Sharper Teeth

When families fight over inheritances, emotions run high and so do the legal risks. A recent Iowa Supreme Court decision...