Top Rated Des Moines, IA Real Estate Lawyers

190 real estate lawyers serve Des Moines, IA. Compare the best based on 125+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Polk County are listed below.

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Des Moines Has 190 Real Estate Attorneys with 125 Reviews

2545 E. Euclid Ave., Des Moines, IA

Real Estate Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Estate Planning, Probate and more

Bio: My name is Beth Walker and I have been practicing law in Central Iowa for seventeen years. The majority of my practice is real estate, estate planning and other probate matters. I grew up in Des Moines, Iowa and was a social worker when I graduate...

Rating: 8.0

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Davis,Brown,Koehn,Shors & Roberts Pc
215 10th St Ste 1300, Davis,Brown,Koehn,Shors & Roberts Pc, Des Moines, IA

Real Estate Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Construction & Development, Litigation and more

Review: "Jodie pointed me in the right direction for my case, very knowledgeable, highly recommend her services, thank you for your time!"

Rating: 8.9

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Real estate lawyers handle property transactions, title searches, contracts, closings, and financing. They handle boundary disputes, zoning and land-use issues, easements, landlord/tenant conflicts, and title defects. They draft purchase agreements, represent buyers and sellers, and litigate or negotiate to protect clients’ property rights and investments.

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Ahlers & Cooney PC
100 Court Avenue, Suite 600, Des Moines, IA

Real Estate Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Construction & Development, Employment & Labor and more

Bio: Brad's law practice focuses primarily on litigation, construction law, and labor and employment law. Prior to practicing law, Brad taught high school and coached sports in West Moines, Iowa. Brad also served as an infantryman in the Iowa Army Nati...

Rating: 9.6

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Nyemaster Law Firm
700 Walnut Ste 1600, Des Moines, IA

Real Estate Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate

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Davis Brown Law Firm
215 10th St Ste 1300, Des Moines, IA

Real Estate Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Construction & Development

Review: "Sean was highly effective in his representation. Exceeded my expectations in many respects, including communication. Very skilled attorney."

Rating: 6.1

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Real Estate Attorney near Des Moines (Dubuque)

Real Estate Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Tax, Real Estate, Litigation and more

Review: "Over loaded with work was his excuse to take time in depth to review my case. Never returned phone calls or replied to letters. Several complaints! "

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DickinsonLaw Firm
699 Walnut St Ste 1600, Des Moines, IA

Real Estate Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Estate Planning, Business and more

Review: "Contacted Mr. Wetsch for a real estate matter. He was very timely in his response and quickly gave me the answer I needed. Reasonable cost, highly recommend."

Rating: 6.7

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Nyemaster Law
700 Walnut St Ste 1600, Des Moines, IA

Real Estate Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Foreclosure, Banking, Bankruptcy and Debt and more

Review: "Anthony did a great job helping us with buying out a hostile business partner. He knows the law and helped us stay focused on a realistic settlement. In the end, we got great advice and the two parties were able to come to a fair settlement. "

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Whitfield & Eddy Law
699 Walnut St Ste 2000, Des Moines, IA

Real Estate Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Banking

Bio: My practice concentrates on Real Estate, Banking, and Corporate Law. I provide representation to banks and other financial institutions in connection with structuring and negotiating loans, including loans secured by real estate. My practice also ...

Rating: 7.6

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Brownwinick
666 Grand Ave Ste 2000, Des Moines, IA

Real Estate Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Rating: 8.0

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Carney & Appleby Plc
303 Locust St, Fourth floor, Des Moines, IA

Real Estate Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Landlord & Tenant, Estate Planning and more

Review: "Jasper was professional, prompt, and knowledgeable when discussing my issue. He resolved my problem in a matter of days. Highly recommend!"

Rating: 6.1

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Belin, Lamson, McCormick, Zumbach, Flynn
666 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA

Real Estate Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Debt and Lending Agreements, Corporate and Incorporation, Real Estate

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2629 Beaver Ave Ste 3, Des Moines, IA

Real Estate Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Insurance, Litigation

Rating: 7.1

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724 55th St, Des Moines, IA

Real Estate Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Financial Markets and Services, Real Estate, Business and more

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315 E 5th St Ste 5, Des Moines, IA

Real Estate Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Review: "Dave Elkin resolved a complicated title issue for a residential property. He worked through a number of issues efficiently and with great kindness to my widowed mother. "

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Dorsey & Whitney Llp
801 Grand Ave Ste 4100, Des Moines, IA

Real Estate Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate

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Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.
100 Court Ave Ste 600, Des Moines, IA

Real Estate Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Business

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Whitfield & Eddy Law
699 Walnut Street, Suite 2000, Des Moines, IA

Real Estate Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Estate Planning, Corporate & Incorporation

Bio: I am an associate attorney in the Whitfield & Eddy Law Estates, Wills and Trusts Practice Group. Additionally, I represent clients in business law and corporate matters and real estate transactions. As an estates, wills and trusts attorney, I work...

Rating: 7.0

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Simpson, Jensen, Abels, Fischer & Bouslog, P.C.
400 Locust St Ste 400, Des Moines, IA

Real Estate Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: General Practice, Real Estate

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Whitfield & Eddy Law
699 Walnut St Ste 2000, Des Moines, IA

Real Estate Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Banking, Litigation and more

Bio: I am a member of the firm practicing in the areas of civil litigation, banking and licensing. I have significant trial and appellate experience representing financial institutions on a daily basis. I represent lenders in the documentation and clos...

Rating: 7.8

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Which Real Estate lawyers have been licensed the longest in Des Moines, IA?

Harlan D. Hockenberg 73 years licensed
Paul R. Tyler 58 years licensed
Stephen J. Petosa 57 years licensed
Eugene E. Olson 57 years licensed
James M. Meade 55 years licensed
Thomas L. Flynn 53 years licensed
Thomas W. Polking 53 years licensed
William R. Stiles 52 years licensed
Robert Malloy 51 years licensed
Robert L. Stuyvesant 51 years licensed

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Which Des Moines, IA Real Estate lawyers are newest to the area?

Matthew E Nuzum 4 years licensed
Noah Hunter Ridgway 4 years licensed
Jasper Paul Verhofste 6 years licensed
Stephen James Babe 7 years licensed
Brennan R. Block 7 years licensed
James Thomas Munro 7 years licensed
Lauren Catherine Arndorfer 8 years licensed
David Ginger 8 years licensed
Shannon Marie Holmberg 8 years licensed
Alexandria A. Greim 8 years licensed

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Des Moines, IA Real Estate Lawyers

Des Moines Has 190 Real Estate Attorneys with 125 Reviews

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