Atty. Dennis William Emanuel

Atty. Dennis William Emanuel

Dennis William Emanuel is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, probate, family law and 2 other areas of law. Dennis received a B.S. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Ottumwa Ottumwa 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About Dennis William Emanuel at a glance

Dennis William Emanuel is an Attorney based in Ottumwa, Iowa, practicing at Gaumer, Emanuel, Carpenter & Goldsmith, P.C.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, family law, business, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1973), Iowa (1974), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1978). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1973) and University of Notre Dame (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Wapello County, Iowa State, Nebraska State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Ottumwa, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Dennis William Emanuel is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, probate, family law and 2 other areas of law
  • Dennis received a B.S. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Dennis practices at Gaumer, Emanuel, Carpenter & Goldsmith, P.C. in Ottumwa, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Dennis William Emanuel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dennis William Emanuel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Dennis William Emanuel is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Iowa →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Dennis William Emanuel is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Dennis William Emanuel is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Iowa →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Dennis William Emanuel is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Dennis William Emanuel is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Ottumwa 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 Dennis William Emanuel

Where is Dennis William Emanuel's law office located?
Dennis William Emanuel's law practice is located in Ottumwa, Iowa. The firm is Gaumer, Emanuel, Carpenter & Goldsmith, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dennis William Emanuel handle?
Dennis William Emanuel focuses on probate, personal injury, family law, business, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Dennis William Emanuel practiced law?
Dennis William Emanuel has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Dennis William Emanuel go to law school?
Dennis William Emanuel earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S., 1968).
How can I contact Dennis William Emanuel for a consultation?
You can contact Dennis William Emanuel 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 Dennis William Emanuel received?
Dennis William Emanuel's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 1973
B.S.
University of Notre Dame
- 1968

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1973
Iowa
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1978

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