Atty. Brian J. Dowd

Atty. Brian J. Dowd

Brian J. Dowd is a lawyer practicing social security disability, social security, wills and 3 other areas of law.

West Des Moines West Des Moines 34 J. Erfahrung 34 year
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About Brian J. Dowd at a glance

Brian J. Dowd is an Attorney based in West Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Dowd Law Office, PLC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, ssd, securities, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1992) and Nebraska U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1992). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 1991) and State University of New York at Oswego (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Iowa State Bar Association National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives. Serands clients in West Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Brian J. Dowd is a lawyer practicing social security disability, social security, wills and 3 other areas of law
  • Brian J. received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Oswego in 1976, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Brian J. practices at Dowd Law Office, PLC in West Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Brian J. Dowd's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian J. Dowd handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Brian J. Dowd is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Iowa →

Trusts

Brian J. Dowd is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Iowa →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Brian J. Dowd is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Iowa →

Securities Law

Brian J. Dowd is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Iowa →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Brian J. Dowd is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 West 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian J. Dowd

Where is Brian J. Dowd's law office located?
Brian J. Dowd's law practice is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. The firm is Dowd Law Office, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian J. Dowd handle?
Brian J. Dowd focuses on wills, trusts, ssd, securities, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Brian J. Dowd practiced law?
Brian J. Dowd has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Brian J. Dowd go to law school?
Brian J. Dowd earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact Brian J. Dowd for a consultation?
You can contact Brian J. Dowd directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Brian J. Dowd received?
Brian J. Dowd's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Drake University Law School
- 1991
B.S.
State University of New York at Oswego
- 1976

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1992
Nebraska U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1992

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