Atty. Douglas R. Smith
Douglas R. Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, international trade, corporate.
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Douglas R. Smith is an Of Counsel based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on business and international. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1970) and Colorado (1989). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1970) and Iowa State University (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Iowa State Bar Association. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas R. Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, international trade, corporate
- Douglas R. received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1968, and has been licensed for 56 years
- Douglas R. practices at Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. in Des Moines, IA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Douglas R. Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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 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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