Michele Lewon Michele Lewon joined Klass Law Firm as a partner on January 1, 2026. Michele has been dedicated to the practice of family law in the Siouxland area for more than 17 years. Her family law practice includes divorce/dissolution of marriage, separation, paternity, custody, visitation and parenting time, child support, spousal support, high asset
Jake Frier Jake Frier joined Klass Law Firm as an attorney in March 2025, and is licensed to practice in Iowa. Jake grew up in Colfax, Iowa, and now resides in Vermillion, South Dakota, as a proud husband and father to his amazing girls. Jake graduated from Iowa State University with degrees in Finance and
Julia Adams Julia Adams joined Klass Law Firm as an attorney in September 2020 and is licensed to practice in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. She is also admitted to the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. Julia maintains a practice focused on family law, estate planning and administration,
Clifton Kephart Clif joined the Klass Law Firm in 2018, where he is a partner. He grew up in Billings, Montana and attended Mount Marty University in Yankton, South Dakota, where he played baseball for the Lancers. Following his graduation at Mount Marty, he attended the University of South Dakota and obtained a master’s degree.
William Larson Bill received his undergraduate degree in business administration and his law degree from the University of South Dakota. While in Law School, Bill was an active member and vice-dean of Delta Theta Pi Law Fraternity and a member of the South Dakota Client Counseling and Negotiations Board. While on this Board, Bill competed
Ryland Deinert Ryland Deinert is a partner who practices in the area of litigation with a focus on civil, commercial, employment, workers compensation, and family law. His litigation experience is broad having practiced in all aspects of litigation from pleadings through trial and from judgment through appeal in both the state and federal court systems.
Tim Clausen Tim has been litigating cases in Iowa, South Dakota and Nebraska for over 34 years. He has tried cases in the Federal, State and administrative courts in all three states. His varied practice areas consist of civil litigation, employment law, business and probate litigation and workers’ compensation. Tim was born and raised
Jenny Cleveringa Jenny earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Northwestern College in Orange City Iowa, in 2005. While at Northwestern Jenny was a member of the varsity basketball team, a Professor’s assistant, tutor, and on the Dean’s List. After undergrad and prior to attending law school, Jenny worked for
Chris White Chris is a partner at the firm. Chris was born and raised in the Sioux City Area. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice and political science from the University of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Chris also played football for the University of Sioux Falls. He went on to receive
René Lapierre René graduated with distinction from the University Of South Dakota School Of Law in 1985. Prior to law school, René obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of South Dakota in 1979 and his Master’s Degree in 1980. He is admitted to and actively handles lawsuits and trials in federal, state and workers’
