Story County
Real Estate Lawyers
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Carin Forbes
Story County, IA Real Estate Law Attorney with 17 years experience
Real Estate, Business, Criminal and Divorce
Drake University School of Law
Real Estate, Appeals, Business and Divorce
University of Iowa College of Law, Editor in Chief, Iowa Law Review and Law Clerk to the Honorable J.L. Larson, Supreme Court of Iowa,
James Thornton
Story County, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Business
Aaron Fultz
Story County, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
Real Estate, Appeals, Business and Civil Rights
Christine Keenan
Story County, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 20 years experience
618 Douglas Ave
Ames,
IA 50010
Real Estate, Business, Collections and Criminal
Drake University Law School
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(515) 242-2441
666 Grand Avenue Suite 2000 Ruan Center
Des Moines,
IA 50309
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Agricultural and Business
Creighton University School of Law
I represent businesses and their owners in a variety of different spaces, ranging from agriculture, construction and real estate development all the way to emerging technology, venture capital and financial services. The diversity of the clients I work for and the issues they present me with make me well-equipped to provide you practical legal advice on all matters pertaining to your business.
My specific expertise is in structuring, negotiating and documenting merger and acquisition (“M&A”) transactions. In the past few years, I’ve served as lead or associate counsel on a variety of M&A transactions, ranging in value from $5,000 to over...
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Randal Caldwell
Jasper County, IA Real Estate Law Attorney with 40 years experience
Real Estate, Estate Planning, Municipal and Probate
University of Iowa
Experience Counselor with more than 30 years experience advising clients in stressful and difficult circumstances
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Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Foreclosure Defense and Landlord Tenant
Drake University Law School
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Real Estate, Environmental and Municipal
University of Iowa
Chuck Becker has practiced in the areas of Environmental and Real Estate law for more than 20 years and regularly advises corporate clients on environmental regulations and permit requirements in all aspects of business, including manufacturing, financing, real estate, construction and development. His areas of practice include environmental investigations and due diligence; the purchase, sale and leasing of contaminated property; storm water discharge permitting; permits and enforcement under Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Superfund and other federal and state environmental laws; lending issues and lender liability; regulatory compliance; UST and AST permits, closures and remedial requirements; zoning and...
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(515) 255-8680
2700 Westown Parkway
Suite 170
West Des Moines,
IA 50266
Free ConsultationOffers Video ChatReal Estate, Business, Divorce and Family
Drake University Law School
I am a native Iowan, originally from Chariton. I attended Drake University and Drake Law School and graduated in 2003. I'm licensed to practice in all state and federal courts located in Iowa. I've had a general practice law firm for 17 years and practice in the areas of real estate, family law, juvenile law, debt collection, contracts and a variety of civil matters.
I have been focusing my practice recently on representing the sellers of real estate, for sale by owner (fsbo).
I would be happy to assist you.
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Shannon D. Simms
Grundy County, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 11 years experience
Real Estate, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Drake University Law School
I am a licensed Attorney, certified Mediator and certified Collaborative Law Attorney in the State of Iowa and am passionate about providing quality client service through competency, communication and compassion. I am a part of the general practice firm, Nelson Law Firm, PLLC, where I provide legal services at our main office in Waterloo, Iowa and branch office in Grundy Center, Iowa. My practice areas include but are not limited to, business law, real estate, mediation, family law, including collaborative family law, creditors' rights law (including subrogation, collections and foreclosure), estate planning, probate, guardian/conservator law, and guardian ad litem services....
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Todd Elverson
Polk County, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 39 years experience
Real Estate, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Drake University Law School
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Jonathan Kramer
Polk County, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
Real Estate, Antitrust, Business and Collections
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Real Estate, Estate Planning, Family and Juvenile
Drake University Law School
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Free ConsultationReal Estate, Asbestos, Divorce and Probate
Drake University
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Donald Young
Polk County, IA Real Estate Law Attorney with 45 years experience
(515) 440-2175
Century II Bldg., Suite 160
1415 28 Street
West Des Moines,
IA 50266
Real Estate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Illinois College of Law
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David Hellstern
Polk County, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(515) 244-3500
6601 Westown Parkway, Suite 200
West Des Moines,
IA 50266-7733
Real Estate, Business, Construction and Estate Planning
Drake University Law School
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Troy Skinner
Polk County, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
Real Estate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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James Meade
Polk County, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 50 years experience
(515) 868-0163
1200 Valley West Drive, Suite 206-02
West Des Moines,
IA 50266
Real Estate, Divorce, Elder and Estate Planning
Harvard Law School
Philip Watson
Polk County, IA Real Estate Law Attorney with 53 years experience
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Business and Construction
Mark King
Polk County, IA Real Estate Law Attorney with 19 years experience
Real Estate, Business, Employment and Personal Injury
Drake Law School
Robert Siddens
Polk County, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 42 years experience
Real Estate, Business, Collections and Criminal
Drake University Law School )
Troy Skinner
Polk County, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
Real Estate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Roger Schoell
Marshall County, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 50 years experience
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce
Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Consumer
SMU Dedman School of Law
Real Estate, Business, Insurance Defense and Legal Malpractice
Jennie Hughes
Dallas County, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
Real Estate, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
James Thornton
Polk County, IA Real Estate Law Attorney with 23 years experience
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Business
Drake Law School
Steven Porto
Polk County, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 43 years experience
Real Estate, Business, Collections and Estate Planning
Drake Law School
Jeffrey Kelso
Polk County, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Divorce
Drake University Law School
Stephen Nielsen
Polk County, IA Real Estate Law Attorney with 29 years experience
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Divorce
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Kathryn Walker
Jasper County, IA Real Estate Law Attorney with 20 years experience
Real Estate, Business, Criminal and Divorce
Drake University Law School
Craig Shannon
Polk County, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 42 years experience
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Drake University Law School
Kevin Hitchins
Marshall County, IA Real Estate Law Attorney with 29 years experience
Real Estate, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Tax
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce
Drake University Law School
Lyle Simpson
Polk County, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 57 years experience
Real Estate, Agricultural, Business and Construction
Jeffrey Kelso
Polk County, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Divorce
Drake University Law School
Brian Rickert
Polk County, IA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 21 years experience
Real Estate and Construction
Drake University Law School
Steven Porto
Polk County, IA Real Estate Law Attorney with 43 years experience
Real Estate, Business, Collections and Estate Planning
Drake Law School
Buying, selling, or renting property?
Real estate refers to land, as well as anything permanently attached to the land, such as buildings and other structures, and covers more than just the drafting of contracts for the purchase and sale of property. Both federal and state laws regulate real estate transactions. The Federal Fair Housing Act, for example, prohibits discrimination in real estate transactions on account of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Many states have enacted similar legislation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of certain characteristics.
Attorneys in this field may handle leasing issues, landlord-tenant disputes, eviction proceedings and homeowner association (HOA) problems. Other matters within this practice area include title disputes, mortgages, covenants, easements, and equitable servitudes. Many real estate issues can affect both commercial and individual renters and landlords. Real estate lawyers who represent commercial interests may also focus on land use, zoning, environmental law, or eminent domain issues.
Some states provide a certification for lawyers who have demonstrated experience and competency in the practice of real estate law. These attorneys must meet certain educational, experience, and examination requirements to receive the certification as a specialist.
Deed: The legal document that transfers the ownership of real property from one party to another.
Mortgage: A mortgage is a document signed by a borrower when a loan is made that gives the lender a right to take possession of the property if the borrower fails to repay the loan.
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