J. C. Van Ginkel

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J. C. Van Ginkel

also known as James Carol Van Ginkel

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Rating: 5.8

Licensed for 46 years

Tax Lawyer at Atlantic, IA
Practice Areas: Tax, Probate, Estate Planning ... +9 more

412 Poplar St, Atlantic, IA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012
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About J. C.

Practice Areas

12

Practice Areas

Tax 25%

Income and Estate Tax planning. Tax return preparation

47 years

25%
Probate 20%

Consultation and assisting folks with post death transactions and helping families wrap up their loved ones worldly affairs.

47 years

20%
Estate Planning 17%

Estate Planning includes all aspects of our lives. Consultation and preparation of documents including but not limited to Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Conservatorships, Guardianships.....

47 years

17%
Business 12%

Consultation and creating the right business entity for your needs.

12%
General Practice 10%

Consultation with folks who have questions about the law and regulations imposed upon society. Not everything can be put in a box as below. I listen and refer to specialists if our firm can not provide a cost effective resolution.

47 years

10%
Real Estate 10%

Consultation and drafting of all documents related to purchase, sale and closing of real estate transactions.

47 years

10%
Corporate and Incorporation 1%

See Business Section above

47 years

1%
Elder Law 1%

See Estate Planning above

47 years

1%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) 1%

See business Section above

47 years

1%
Partnership 1%

See Business section above

47 years

1%
Trusts 1%

Trusts go hand in hand with Estate Planning and Probate

47 years

1%
Wills and Living Wills 1%

See Estate Planning above

47 years

1%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 46 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 1980

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012

Location

Van Ginkel Law Office

412 Poplar St, Atlantic, IA, 50022-1250

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Experience

Rating:  5.8 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012.

Suspension issued in IA, 2012

updated on 12/27/2017

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

J. C.’s comment:

“Reinstated after 60 days without any type of restriction.”

Honors

2024

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

2016 - Present

Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce

Memer

Education

1979

Drake University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Drake University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1976

Drake University

BSBA - Finance and Accounting

Languages

English

Activity

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