in May of 1975. He received his license to practice law after successfully passing the Iowa State Bar exam 12 Jun 1975. He practiced with his father until he was called into the Air Force Sep 1975. He served as a lawyer (JAG), holding the rank of Captain, 2 years at Webb Air Force Base in Big Springs, TX and 2 years in the Claims and Tort Litigation Division of the headquarters of the United States Air Force JAG in Washington, D.C. Tim then returned to Decorah to practice law with his father Sep 1979. His father passed away 18 Dec 1979. Tim has been in private practice by himself since that time. He married Mary K. Mosher at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Decorah 31 Oct 1981. One child, Patrick C. Lynch, was born to this marriage on 11 Jun 1985. Tim’s wife, Mary K., was educated as a school teacher but quit teaching to run the family women’s apparel store known as Hales located in Decorah. She quit working at the store following the birth of her son. She does substitute teaching in the Decorah School System at the present time. Tim has been active in golf throughout his life and currently holds the course record at Oneota Golf and Country Club where he has won numerous tournaments during his lifetime.