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The Neppl Law Firm, Ltd.
James L. Neppl James L. Neppl was born in Carroll, Iowa. He is a graduate of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, Fonda, Iowa; Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa (1964) with a B.A. in economics; University of Iowa College of Law (1967). He worked as a assistant trust officer at The National Bank and Trust Company of Sycamore, Sycamore, Illinois From 1967 - 1969. He was an Assistant State's Attorney for Rock Island County 1969 - 1973, and Assistant Public Defender for Rock Island County 1973-1974. He has been in private practice since 1973. Jim's specialty is domestic law and related matters. He also practices in the areas of real estate, wills and probate, bankruptcy, and personal injury litigation. Jim is socially fluent in 6 languages including English, Russian, Spanish, French, Italian and German. He was a 4-year Letterman in basketball while in College and he is a seven time Olympic gold medalist in blind sports. He is a past regional chair for the North American Region of the International Blind Sports Association, and is past chair for the Americas for the International Paralympics Committee. He has also been a member of the board of directors of the United States Association for Blind Athletes and was vice-president of the organization for seven years. James Neppl Hall of Fame Inductee
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Theresa (Teri) L. Sosalla Theresa L. Sosalla was born in Sac City, Iowa. She is a graduate of Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa where she earned a Business Administration with an emphasis in finance with honors. Theresa earned her Juris Doctorate with distinction for the University Of Iowa College Of Law in 1993. After graduation, she became licensed to practice law in Iowa and Illinois and began private practice with a Quad City law firm. She practiced primarily in business law and transactions, estate administration and appeals. She left private practice to work as a commercial loan officer and then Vice President and Trust Officer for two local banks, one of which was purchased and sold more than one time during her relatively brief career in banking. Teri returned to the private practice of law in 2002 when she became associated with a Quad City law firm practicing primarily in personal injury and professional negligence litigation. In 2006, Teri had an opportunity to devote her professional skills exclusively to public service as a Staff Attorney for H.E.L.P. Legal Assistance in Davenport, Iowa. While at HELP, Teri advised and represented low income Iowans and senior citizens primarily in landlord/tenant and consumer matters. She also participated in Iowa Legal Aid’s Foreclosure Defense Project and assisted Scott and Clinton county homeowners in defending foreclosure actions and summary judgment proceedings. Having enjoyed a long friendship and professional rapport with Jim Neppl, Teri joined The Neppl Law Firm, Ltd. in 2010. She will engage in the general practice of law including family law, personal injury, workers compensation, appeals, and criminal defense. She will continue as a volunteer attorney with the Legal Aid office. Teri is married and lives in LeClaire, Iowa with her husband, two sons and one border collie who could pass as a third child. The whole family is active in fitness sports including 5K races and triathlons. Teri’s next goal is to complete a half-marathon. Her other interests include trivia competitions, photography and prayer shawl ministries
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