Loryetta Jourdan

Legal Assistant

Loryetta Jourdan

Bar Admission

  • State of Iowa, 1999

Education

  • University of Iowa College of Law
    • JD, with distinction, 1999
  • University of Iowa
    • BS, with honors and distinction, 1996

Thomas DeBoom is a business and transactional attorney who counsels a diverse range of businesses, including development-stage companies, mature late-stage companies, multi-generational family-owned businesses, and public companies. With more than 25 years of experience, Tom’s practice focuses on sales and acquisitions of businesses, equity finance, securities, secured and unsecured lending transactions, equity incentive plans, executive compensation, and general business contracts, consulting and planning. Tom endeavors to become a trusted partner to his clients, providing the highest quality of service and developing effective and practical solutions for his clients’ needs. Mr. DeBoom also serves on the firm’s board of directors.

Professional Memberships

  • Iowa State Bar Association
  • Linn County Bar Association
  • National Association of Bond Lawyers

Community Involvement

  • Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Board of Trustees and Former Chair
  • Brucemore, Board of Trustees
  • National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library, Former Chair and Board of Trustees
  • Entrepreneurial Development Center (EDC), Former Board of Directors
  • Indian Creek Nature Center, Former Board of Directors
  • Included in the Best Lawyers in America® list for Cedar Rapids, 2026
    • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Included in the Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Cedar Rapids, 2025​​​​​​
    • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law