Meet
The Team
Joseph A. Peiffer
Founding Attorney
Iowa native Joe Peiffer grew up on a farm in Delaware County, then earned a degree in Dairy Science and Public Service and Administration from Iowa State University. He went on to complete his Juris Doctor degree, with distinction, at the University of Iowa. Following a clerkship with an Iowa bankruptcy judge in the 1980s, he began representing family farmers with financial struggles and helping federal legislators review and craft bankruptcy laws. He earned his certification in business bankruptcy from the American Board of Certification in 1994. He established Ag & Business Legal Strategies in 2016.
Austin J. Peiffer
Associate Attorney
Austin earned his Juris Doctor degree from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Mo., with a certification in Business & Corporate Law. Following a year of clerking for the chief judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois, he joined Joe in practice at Ag & Business Legal Strategies in 2020. While in law school, he was the American College of Bankruptcy’s 2019 Distinguished Law Student for the 8th Circuit, served as a judicial extern for a bankruptcy judge, and worked with the school’s Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic.
Linda E. Kobliska
Of-Counsel Attorney
Linda Kobliska serves in an Of Counsel position with more than 25 years’ experience in agricultural finance, with a focus on debtor/creditor matters, including workouts and bankruptcies. Having grown up on a farm and then married a farmer, she understands and appreciates the unique challenges in agriculture. Linda is also experienced with advising and assisting small businesses with business plans, financing, and restructuring.
Leia Anderson
Legal Operations Manager
Leia Anderson is a Legal Operations Manager with over 20 years of experience in paralegal work and legal operations across both corporate legal departments and law firms. She has supported organizations throughout North America, with a strong focus on agriculture and business. Known for her efficient and client‑centered approach, Leia ensures every client receives high‑quality assistance. She also leads the firm’s legal operations—from process improvement to strategic planning—always with the goal of delivering an exceptional client experience from start to finish. When not working, Leia loves to read and spend time with her family in Parkersburg, Iowa.
Leah Johnson
Paralegal
Prior to joining Ag & Business Legal Strategies as a legal assistant in 2022, Leah received her Associate of Arts degree from Kirkwood Community College, then earned an Associate of Applied Arts in Paralegal Studies in 2023. As our paralegal, she is responsible for a little of everything in the office’s daily operations, including assisting the attorneys with drafting court papers, updating and working with our clients, and reviewing and organizing the documents clients submit.
Mike Peiffer
Office Administrator
Mike is responsible for coordinating Ag & Business Legal Strategies’s support systems, including accounts receivable and payable, building maintenance, and supplies requisition. He also serves as a paralegal and legal assistant.
Alex Tvedte
Legal Assistant
A Cedar Rapids native, Alex studied Marketing at Iowa State University. He joined Ag & Business Legal Strategies in June 2023, and assists our attorneys with scheduling, research, and client support along with marketing efforts.