Atty. Gregory J. Wilson
My practice focuses on assisting families in carrying out their business objectives, advising regarding succession planning, and working with professional teams on purchasing and selling family businesses. Much of my practice is also dedicated to estate planning through wills and trusts and probating or assisting in the administration of trusts.
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About Gregory J. Wilson at a glance
Gregory J. Wilson is a Member based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Patterson Law Firm, L.L.P.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1977), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1977), and U.S. Tax Court (1981). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 1977) and University of Iowa (B.A. Marycrest, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- My practice focuses on assisting families in carrying out their business objectives, advising regarding succession planning, and working with professional teams on purchasing and selling family businesses
- Much of my practice is also dedicated to estate planning through wills and trusts and probating or assisting in the administration of trusts
- My real estate practice involves the purchase, sale, leasing and financing of commercial property with over $120,000,000 of real estate projects having been handled
- Professional Associations and Memberships Polk County Bar Association Iowa State Bar Association American Bar Association Volunteer Associations and Memberships Numerous civic organizations including the Greater Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Des Moines and Odyssey of the Mind of Iowa as State Director
- He is also active in his church and in various music organizations
- Honors & Awards Martindale-Hubbell AV rating
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gregory J. Wilson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Gregory J. Wilson is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Iowa →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Gregory J. Wilson is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Iowa →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Gregory J. Wilson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Gregory J. Wilson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 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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