Atty. David L. Leitner

Atty. David L. Leitner

David L. Leitner is a lawyer practicing personal injury, legal malpractice, trusts and estates and 4 other areas of law.

West Des Moines West Des Moines 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About David L. Leitner at a glance

David L. Leitner is an Attorney based in West Des Moines, Iowa, practforg at Leitner Law Office. They haand 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circ (1979), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court (1994). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1979) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A. History, 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Actiand member of Iowa State, Nebraska State and American (Member, Tort, Trial and Insurance Practice Section) Bar Associations Iowa Trial Lawyers Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in West Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David L. Leitner is a lawyer practicing personal injury, legal malpractice, trusts and estates and 4 other areas of law
  • David L. received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • David L. practices at Leitner Law Office in West Des Moines, IA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practforg law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is David L. Leitner's law office located?
David L. Leitner's law practice is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. The firm is Leitner Law Office. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has David L. Leitner practiced law?
David L. Leitner has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did David L. Leitner go to law school?
David L. Leitner earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A. History, 1976).
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What awards or recognition has David L. Leitner receiandd?
David L. Leitner's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa College of Law
- 1979
B.A. History
State University of New York at Stony Brook
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circ
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1994
Nebraska
Admitted: 2000

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