Meet The Team
Megan K. Marty, JD
Megan Kennedy Marty is a Partner with Duggan Bertsch’s Business and Trust & Estate Planning Groups. She advises clients on a wide range of business, real estate, and trust and estate planning matters, including succession planning, charitable giving, and trust and estate administration taxes. She works with individuals, families, business owners, and professionals to provide legal advice designed to address their needs and objectives.
With a deep understanding of legal and fiscal complexities that impact individuals, families, and business owners, she helps her clients build, protect, and preserve their wealth with confidence and clarity. Megan takes pride in demystifying complex legal matters, empowering clients to make informed decisions at every stage of their personal and professional lives.
Prior to working at Duggan Bertsch, Megan practiced at a Downtown Des Moines law firm for over a decade and, prior to that, at a regional firm.
Megan graduated with an accounting degree from Iowa State University, summa cum laude, and then went on to receive her Master of Accountancy and Law Degree, with distinction. She is admitted to practice law in Iowa, Minnesota, and Montana. Megan has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for her expertise in: Business Organizations, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law and Trusts and Estates. In addition, she has been recognized by Super Lawyers® for her expertise in Estate Planning and Probate.
Outside of her professional life, Megan enjoys time with her spouse and their three children. She has served on community boards and committees during her 17-year private practice career.
Publications
Congratulations to our 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars!
The Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars is an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Illinois receive this distinction. Attorneys are selected through a patented selection process involving nominations, research, and peer reviews.
2024 DUGGAN BERTSCH Year End Newsletter
Dear Clients and Colleagues, As the tax year 2024 is closely coming to an end, we suggest that all our clients and colleagues consider potential year-end planning opportunities with respect to their investments, business holdings, and their overall individual wealth status with an eye towards tax planning strategies that may be available for both their […]
Timothy Liam Epstein was referenced in the WBEZ Chicago article entitled, “Pitchfork announced more VIP tiers for its 2024 festival. The internet booed.”
Timothy Liam Epstein was referenced in the WBEZ Chicago article entitled, “Pitchfork announced more VIP tiers for its 2024 festival. The internet booed” on March 19. 2024. “A shift in attitude among younger concertgoers may be stoking the demand for VIP pricing. Tim Epstein, a sports and entertainment attorney at Chicago’s Duggan Bertsch who represents […]
Congratulations to our 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars!
The Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars is an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Illinois receive this distinction. Attorneys are selected through a patented selection process involving nominations, research, and peer reviews.
Timothy Liam Epstein was featured in the Illinois College of Law Alumni Newsletter
Entrepreneurial spirit propels Epstein '04 to top of sports and entertainment field
Corporate Transparency Act – Mandatory Reporting Requirements Expected to Impact Millions of Business Entities
Background: Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) on January 1, 2021, to help prevent and combat money laundering, terrorist financing, organized crime, and other illicit activity. Effective January 1, 2024, the CTA will require most existing and newly formed corporate entities in the U.S. to file reports with the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes […]