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Tiara N. Musel

Tiara is originally from Mason City, Iowa, but has called Ankeny “home” since 2015. Prior to law practice, Tiara had several years of experience in the legal field as a legal secretary and paralegal. She practices primarily in Probate (decedents’ Estates), Trust Administration, Estate Planning (wills, power of attorney, living wills, trusts), Real Estate (residential and development), and Corporate Law (small business representation, including corporations and limited liability companies).

Biography

Tiara Musel graduated from American Military University in 2014 with a B.A. in Marketing, with Honors. In 2018, Tiara received her Paralegal Certificate from Des Moines Area Community College. In 2026, Tiara received her Juris Doctor from Vermont Law & Graduate School, magna cum laude. She has also attended several professional development schools through her service with the Army National Guard, including being named the Distinguished Honor Graduate for Warrant Officer Basic Course and Warrant Officer Advanced Course in Ft. Lee, Virginia.

Work Experience

  • Associate Attorney, Mark Gray Law, PLC, April 2026 – Present
  • State Senior Food Service Advisor (Chief Warrant Officer 3), Iowa Army National Guard, August 2024 – Present
    • Tiara’s nearly 18 years of military experience includes roles as Senior Food Service Advisor for 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, and being the Noncommissioned Officer Culinary Manager for various field feeding teams.
  • Paralegal, Mark Gray Law, PLC, June 2018 – May 2020; and, January 2022 – April 2026
  • Food Program Manager, Iowa Army National Guard, May 2020 – January 2022
  • Legal Secretary, Law Office of Charles W. Hendricks, P.C., March 2017 – June 2018

Professional Activities and Affiliates

  • Iowa State Bar Association
    • Section Member: Young Lawyers Division, Real Estate & Title Law, Business Law, Taxation, Probate, Trust & Estate Planning, 2026 – present
    • Non-legal Affiliates, 2025
  • American Bar Association
  • Warrant Officer Association
    • Hawkeye Silver Chapter, 2019 – present (current vice president)

Awards & Recognition

  • Recipient, Dean’s Leadership Award – 2026 Vermont Law & Graduate School
  • Recipient, Magna Cum Laude – 2026 Vermont Law & Graduate School
  • Recipient, Academic Honors – 2014 American Military University
  • Recipient, Joint Services Achievement Medal – 2014 Army
  • Recipient, Army Accommodation Medal – 2014 Army
  • Recipient, Warrior Leadership Course Commandant’s List – 2013 Army
  • Recipient, Army Achievement Medal – 2009, 2011, & 2012 Army
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