Anne graduated from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota after working in the education and business sectors. She spent more than ten years teaching in higher education followed by the ownership and management of a mid-sized construction company in northwest Iowa. After receiving her Juris Doctorate, she was employed as a judicial law clerk serving Iowa Judicial District 3A. She established Quail Law, PLC in 2019 providing legal services to individuals and businesses located in northwest Iowa, Minnesota, Arizona, Alabama, Colorado and Nebraska. Anne was appointed as Clay County Magistrate in 2020 and soon after accepted the position of Assistant Palo Alto County Attorney while continuing her private practice. Anne is now enjoying utilizing those experiences to inform her private practice at Quail Law. Sam Lyon joined the firm in June of 2022 changing the firm name to Quail & Lyon, PLC.

Licensure

• Iowa State Court
• United States District Court – Northern District of Iowa

Membership

• Iowa State Bar Association
• ISBA Construction Law Council Member
• Clay County Bar Association

Education

• J.D., Mitchell Hamline School of Law
• M.Ed. – Counseling. Bridgewater State University
• B.A. – Psychology, Luther College>

Sam graduated from Drake University Law School in Des Moines, Iowa. While attending Drake University Law School, he completed the Drake University Criminal Defense Clinic and Advanced Criminal Defense Clinic and served as a law clerk for the Maryland Office of the Public Defender in Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, Maryland.

Sam has been a member of the Iowa State Bar since 2009 and has worked for firms in Central Iowa and NW Iowa throughout the course of his career. He has also spent time working in human resources and employment law for a large landscaping company in Central Iowa. While practicing in Ames, Iowa, Sam served as the President of the Story County Bar Association and sat on the Board of Directors for the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation. Sam currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Voluntary Action Center of the Iowa Great Lakes, Inc.

Sam joined Quail Law, PLC in 2022, and soon after made partner, changing the name of the firm to Quail & Lyon, PLC.

Licensure

• Iowa State Court

Membership

• Iowa State Bar Association
• Clay County Bar Association

Education

• J.D., Drake University Law School 2007
• B.S., Iowa State University 2003

Heather practices in many areas of law and will be assisting with tax matters at Quail & Lyon.

Licensure

• Minnesota State Court
• United States District Court – District of Minnesota
• United States Tax Court

Education

• J.D., Mitchell Hamline School of Law
• B.A., University of Minnesota at the  Duluth

As the Legal Assistant – Billing at Quail & Lyon, PLC, I play a key role in managing client agreements, retainers, and billing processes. I am responsible for sending Agreements and Retainer requests to clients, ensuring they are completed before appointments. I also monitor retainers to determine when replenishment is needed.

In addition, I handle the firm’s monthly invoicing, working closely with our attorneys to ensure accuracy and clarity. I oversee payments, assist clients with their balances, and help maintain smooth financial operations for both the firm and our clients. My goal is to provide efficient, organized, and professional support to ensure a seamless billing experience.

Leah plays two roles at Quail & Lyon: legal assistant and office manager. As a legal assistant, she supports the attorneys by assisting with gathering documents and other evidence from clients, preparing legal documents, managing case files, performing legal research, and preparing for hearings and trials. As the office manager, she oversees daily operations, including scheduling and client relations. When clients call or stop by the office, it’s most likely Leah’s friendly face that will greet and assist them.