Our Firm

Attorneys You Can Trust

Founded by Herbert F. Box in 1935, Box and Box Attorneys has served the Ottumwa community for nearly a century.  Family-founded and -run, the firm continues to uphold our foundational principles of dedication, integrity, and personal service. Between our two attorneys, James M. Box and Cynthia D. Box Hucks, our firm offers more than 90 years of combined experience practicing law in Iowa, including family law, real estate, and contested law, amongst others. 

Whether you are purchasing prime hunting ground, incorporating a business, updating an abstract, or filing for custody and visitation rights, we have the experience you need on your side.

Our Team

James M. Box

Attorney

Cyntha D. Hucks

Attorney

In addition to our attorneys, Box and Box Attorneys is supported by a dedicated staff that includes legal assistants, two title abstractors, real estate closing specialists and reception.  We also have a Spanish-speaking interpreter available by appointment.  Together, our team strives to deliver attentive, personal service to all of our clients.

Our Founder

Herbert F. Box laid the foundation for our firm’s long-standing legacy. An Ottumwa local, he graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1926. He continued his education at Grinnell College, graduating in 1931, and the University of Iowa Law School, graduating in 1935.

Herb was a justice of the peace and founded our abstract company.  He was an excellent  legal research and truly loved the law.  He practiced mainly in real estate, boundary disputes and wills and estates. 

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