Atty. John Howard Root
Mr. John Howard Root is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial and real estate finance law.
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John Howard Root is a Member based in Urbandale, Iowa, practicing at John H. Root. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on real estate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1983), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1984), Rhode Island (1985), and Tennessee (1997). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1983) and Brown University (A.B., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Rhode Island, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Urbandale, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John Howard Root is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial and real estate finance law
- John received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years
- John practices at John H. Root in Urbandale, IA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Howard Root handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why local counsel matters in Iowa
Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Urbandale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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