Atty. James Brian Langeness

Atty. James Brian Langeness

James Brian Langeness is a lawyer practicing business law, estate planning, taxation and 2 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 46 years.

Des Moines Des Moines 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About James Brian Langeness at a glance

James Brian Langeness is a trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1980). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 1979). Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Brian Langeness is a lawyer practicing business law, estate planning, taxation and 2 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

James Brian Langeness's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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

Probate

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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 Brian 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 Brian 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 Brian 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 Brian Langeness

Where is James Brian Langeness's law office located?
James Brian Langeness's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Brian Langeness handle?
James Brian Langeness focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has James Brian Langeness practiced law?
James Brian Langeness has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James Brian Langeness go to law school?
James Brian Langeness earned their education at (J.D., 1979).
How can I contact James Brian Langeness for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Drake University Law School
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1980

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