Attorney Deborah J. Morris was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa. She attended college at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa where she graduated summa cum laude earning dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Business and Accounting.
Deborah graduated With High Honor from the South Dakota School of Law in 2016 and began working in the field of family law. Deborah opened her own firm in 2019 offering both full and limited scope services in family law, as well as estate planning and business formations services. Deborah joined the law firm of Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP in January of 2023 where she continues to offer services in family law, estate planning, business formations, and family law mediation. She is licensed to practice in Iowa and South Dakota.
Deborah continues to live in Sioux City and when not working, she enjoys cooking, sports, and the outdoors.
Memberships
The National Trial Lawyers Specialty Association – Matrimonial and Family Law, Member (2024-present)
Iowa State Bar Association (2017-present)
South Dakota State Bar Association (2017-present)
Woodbury County Bar Association, Member (2017-present)
Better Business Bureau, Member (2021-2023)
Civic Leadership
2007-2022, Board Member, Project Rehema Ministries
Education
Law School: University of South Dakota School of Law (J.D. 2016)
College: Morningside College
Admitted to Practice
State of Iowa
State of South Dakota
Areas of Practice Family Law:
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Alimony
Paternity
Prenuptial Agreement
Postnuptial Agreement
Emancipation
Awards & Recognition
The National Trial Lawyers – Matrimonial and Family Law Top 30 (2024)
Avvo: Client’s Choice Award (2024)
Great Plains Super Lawyers – Rising Star Award (2024)
Martindale-Hubbell®: Silver Client Champion (2024)
Mediation/Arbitration certification, 2021
