Atty. James B. Langeness

Atty. James B. Langeness

Recipient, Best Lawyers in America (Trusts and Estates Category). Selected for inclusion in the 2009 Edition of "Great Plains Super Lawyers" in Estate Planning & Probate (Only 5 percent of all lawyers in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa are named to the list).

Des Moines Des Moines 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About James B. Langeness at a glance

James B. Langeness is a Shareholder based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Duncan Green, P.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Iowa U.S. Tax Court (1980). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1979) and Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania (B.S. Economics, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Polk County, Iowa State (Council: Taxation Section, 1995-1998 Probate and Trust Law Section, 2001-2004) and American (Member, Sections on: Taxation Real Property Probate Trust Law) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Recipient, Best Lawyers in America (Trusts and Estates Category)
  • Selected for inclusion in the 2009 Edition of "Great Plains Super Lawyers" in Estate Planning & Probate (Only 5 percent of all lawyers in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa are named to the list)
  • Certified Public Accountant, Iowa, 1977

Practice Areas Explained

James B. Langeness's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James B. Langeness handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

James B. Langeness is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Iowa →

Trusts

James B. Langeness is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Iowa →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James B. Langeness is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Iowa →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James B. Langeness is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →

Tax Law

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

James B. Langeness is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James B. Langeness

Where is James B. Langeness's law office located?
James B. Langeness's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm is Duncan Green, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James B. Langeness handle?
James B. Langeness focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has James B. Langeness practiced law?
James B. Langeness has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James B. Langeness go to law school?
James B. Langeness earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S. Economics, 1977).
How can I contact James B. Langeness for a consultation?
You can contact James B. Langeness 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 James B. Langeness received?
James B. Langeness's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 1979
B.S. Economics
Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1980

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