Atty. Benjamin D. "Ben" Bruner
Ben has a business-focused practice specializing in the areas of banking and financial services, commercial finance, real estate and corporate law. He advises a wide array of clients in all phases of institutional lending, including loan structuring, negotiating and drafting credit transaction documentation.
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Benjamin D. "Ben" Bruner is a business, real estate, zoning, and foreclosure attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen PC. Admitted to practice in Iowa, Iowa Bar Association and Minnesota, Minnesota Bar Association. Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 2008) and The University of Iowa (B.B.A. in Accounting, 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Transactions / UCC Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026). Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ben has a business-focused practice specializing in the areas of banking and financial services, commercial finance, real estate and corporate law
- He advises a wide array of clients in all phases of institutional lending, including loan structuring, negotiating and drafting credit transaction documentation
- Additionally, he regularly advises commercial lenders and borrowers with regard to judicial and non-judicial foreclosure proceedings, UCC enforcement, bankruptcy, and has extensive experience with modification and workout agreements, loan restructuring, and forbearance agreements
- He advises businesses and individuals concerning all aspects related to the management, development, ownership and financing of commercial real estate and assists in the acquisition, sale and associated financing of commercial real estate
- Further, he provides advice to a variety of business clients regarding general corporate transactions, including organizational, development, funding and start-up issues, board of directors operations and duties, and general contract drafting and negotiation
Practice Areas Explained
Benjamin D. "Ben" Bruner's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin D. "Ben" Bruner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Benjamin D. "Ben" Bruner is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Benjamin D. "Ben" Bruner is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Iowa →
Benjamin D. "Ben" Bruner is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Iowa →
Benjamin D. "Ben" Bruner is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Iowa →
Jurisdictional Context
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 Des Moines 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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