Tonita Helton

Helton Law Offices founder, Tonita Helton, is well-known for her integrity and precision. Tonita attended Drake University, graduating from University of Iowa Law School in 2001.  After graduation, she moved to Chicago and joined the prestigious firm of Freeborn and Peters, LLP, as an associate attorney.  There she developed expertise in the area of federal regulatory law, antitrust litigation, and CIFIUS. After nearly twenty years of legal practice in Chicago, Tonita returned to Iowa and established her own practice in 2013.  She continues to practice in her area of expertise, licensed in both Iowa and Illinois.  Her extensive experience ranges from representing multinational corporations in complex litigation and regulatory matters to agricultural real estate transactions. Tonita has grown a practice that excels in its creative approach and accessibility, while also encouraging relationships within the local community. DRAKE UNIVERSITYB.A., International Relations and Political Science, 1997