Atty. D. Scott Simpson
D. Scott Simpson is a lawyer practicing business law, estate planning, probate and 1 other area of law.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Des Moines, IA · 33+ Years Experience
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About D. Scott Simpson at a Glance
D. Scott Simpson is an Attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Simpson, Jensen, Abels, Fischer & Bouslog, P.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1993). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1993) and Drake University (B.S., 1989). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Iowa State Bar Association. Serves clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About D. Scott Simpson
- D. Scott Simpson is a lawyer practicing business law, estate planning, probate and 1 other area of law
- D. received a B.S. degree from Drake University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
- D. practices at Simpson, Jensen, Abels, Fischer & Bouslog, P.C. in Des Moines, IA
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D. Scott Simpson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Scott Simpson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Des Moines.
Probate in Des Moines
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Estate Planning & Probate in Des Moines
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
D. Scott Simpson is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Iowa →
Business & Corporate Law in Des Moines
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
D. Scott Simpson is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Des Moines
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 venue, 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.
Des Moines Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Des Moines-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Des Moines Choose D. Scott Simpson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish D. Scott Simpson's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
D. Scott Simpson brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, estate planning, and business, D. Scott Simpson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Des Moines
A Des Moines-based practice means D. Scott Simpson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues D. Scott Simpson Handles in Des Moines
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