Atty. Charles L. Smith
Charles L. Smith is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, commercial banking, debtor and creditor and 1 other area of law.
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Charles L. Smith is a Partner based in Council Bluffs, Iowa, practicing at Telpner Peterson Law Firm, LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1974), Iowa (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (1978), and Nebraska (1988). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1974) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Council Bluffs, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Charles L. Smith is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, commercial banking, debtor and creditor and 1 other area of law
- Charles received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Charles practices at Telpner Peterson Law Firm, LLP in Council Bluffs, IA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Charles L. Smith 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.
Charles L. Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Iowa →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Charles L. Smith is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Iowa →
Charles L. Smith is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Iowa →
Charles L. Smith is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Iowa →
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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 Council Bluffs 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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