http://www.kohnlawofficeofiowa.com
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I decided to go to law school upon taking a business law course while studying business as my major in college, and upon graduating from college with my Bachelors in Business Administration in 2015 I attended the University of Iowa College of Law, from which I graduated with my J.D. Upon graduation, to be near my family and primary health care providers I moved back to my hometown of Mountain View, CA, but upon licensure to practice law in Iowa, I started a solo virtual office practice offering unbundled legal services to Iowans remotely, statewide. My practice areas include transactional law, civil small claims, and misdemeanor criminal defense practice areas. A particular passion, offered at subsidized fixed fee rates, is assistance in contesting traffic tickets.
I offer a very diverse, yet practical, skill set and range of expertise, which allows me to take a cross-functional and interdisciplinary approach to all services I render. From Data Science, Game Theory, and Statistical Risk Management Guided Decision Sciences, to Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)-enhanced communication and advocacy skills, to a strong comprehension of business, corporate finance, and technology, I possess a broad breadth of skills. I hold additional certifications in data and decision sciences by SJSU, in the "Securities Industry Essentials" by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) by the Association for Integrative Psychology. Please see my LinkedIn and website for more information. Please see my LinkedIn for more details about my qualifications (http://linkedin.com/in/kohnbenjamin).
A particular passion of mine, offered at subsidized fixed fee rates, is assistance in contesting traffic tickets, which in Iowa (in my opinion, quite unjustly) are classified as criminal misdemeanors, the payment of which would result in a guilty plea and the lifelong collateral consequences of a public misdemeanor conviction.
As I'm a newly minted attorney starting out, my fees will be highly competitive. Hourly and Fixed Fee plans are available, and my Hourly Rate starts at just $60/hour, varying based on present workload and schedule at the time I am engaged for the timeslot or timeframe requested, turnaround time needed, and whether the service is flexible backend (review, drafting, research, etc.) or at a fixed timeslot on my schedule.
I offer new client consultations by phone at the following rates:
15 Minutes: Complimentary
30 Minutes: $15
45 Minutes: $30
60 Minutes: $45
Practice areas
Drafting, Reviewing, or Editing Contracts for Small Businesses and Individuals; Corporate Entity Selection & Formation Advisory; Compliance, Liability, and Risk Management Advice; General Business Law; Business (BBA) Background & Law School Focus.
2 years
Nearly all traffic tickets in Iowa are actually misdemeanor charges that pleading guilty upon (by paying) or being convicted in court creates a criminal record for. I am passionate about defending these and will do so unbundled at subsidized rates.
2 years, 2 cases
I draft, edit, and review assorted business and personal contracts.
I can advise on corporate entity selection and assist with the formation process, including certificates of organization, articles of incorporation, bylaws, etc.
My practice of simple misdemeanor (e.g. traffic ticket, public intoxication) and OWI defense includes appeals of convictions and applications for interlocutory or discretionary review. I also can do appeals in small claims civil cases.
2 years, 2 cases
I've taken Securities Law and related corporate law classes in law school and have been certified by FINRA in Securities Industry Essentials. I can offer basic advice for simple securities issues.
2 years
I am interested in fighting efficient breach (mass breach of contract due to expectation that small amount will deter challenge) against consumers.
I offer remote/unbundled advice and limited-scope representation in simple misdemeanors such as traffic tickets and public intoxication, as well as OWI.
2 years
I offer afterhours emergency phone consultations to those stopped by police on suspicion of DWI to help you preserve your rights and weigh the pros/cons of consenting to tests. I also do limited-scope defense representation remote/unbundled.
2 years
I have an interest in practicing police misconduct (incl. discrimination) and more general disability discrimination drawing upon my own experiences seeking accommodations for my disabilities.
2 years
I am a new attorney and practice a wide variety of unbundled limited-scope representation and advisory legal services remotely to Iowa clients statewide.
2 years
I can provide unbundled demand letter, complaint/answer, motion, discovery, settlement negotiation, and appellate services for civil disputes under $10k.
2 years
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IA | Active | 2019 | 02/06/2020 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State Bar Association | Member | 2019 - Present |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2018 |
| San Jose State University | BS - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration | 2015 |
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