Atty. David M. Repp

Atty. David M. Repp

David practices primarily in the area of taxation. He provides a broad range of tax counsel to small businesses on topics including federal and state income tax planning, taxation of employee benefits, equity structure and mergers, and succession planning.

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Profile Summary

About David M. Repp at a glance

David M. Repp is a trusts and tax attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen PC. Admitted to practice in Iowa, Iowa State Bar Association, Iowa, Polk County Bar Association, and United States, American Bar Association. Educated at The University of Iowa (J.D., 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David practices primarily in the area of taxation
  • He provides a broad range of tax counsel to small businesses on topics including federal and state income tax planning, taxation of employee benefits, equity structure and mergers, and succession planning
  • He also counsels and advises clients with respect to the management of their wealth to minimize estate and inheritance taxes through the use of asset protection trusts, grantor trusts, powers of appointment, lifetime gifts, QTIP trusts and generation skipping trusts
  • As part owner of a family farm operation, David provides income tax, FICA tax and succession planning counsel to many farm clients

Practice Areas Explained

David M. Repp's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Repp handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David M. Repp

Where is David M. Repp's law office located?
David M. Repp's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm is Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M. Repp handle?
David M. Repp focuses on trusts, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
Where did David M. Repp go to law school?
David M. Repp earned their education at (J.D., 1990).
How can I contact David M. Repp for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David M. Repp received?
David M. Repp's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation.

Education

J.D.
The University of Iowa
- 1990

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Nonprofit / Charities Law (Des Moines)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Des Moines)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Nonprofit / Charities Law (Des Moines)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Des Moines)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Nonprofit / Charities Law (Des Moines)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Des Moines)
- 2012

Bar Admissions

Iowa, Iowa State Bar Association
Iowa, Polk County Bar Association
United States, American Bar Association

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