Atty. Jess R Phelps

Atty. Jess R Phelps

Mr. Jess R Phelps is a lawyer practicing agricultural law, international trade, environmental law.

Des Moines Des Moines 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Jess R Phelps at a glance

Jess R Phelps is a environmental, agriculture, and international attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in New York (2007) and Iowa (2010). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 2007) and Iowa State University (B.A., 2004). Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Jess R Phelps is a lawyer practicing agricultural law, international trade, environmental law
  • Jess R received a B.A. degree from Iowa State University in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Jess R practices in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Jess R Phelps's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jess R Phelps handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Jess R Phelps is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Iowa →

Agricultural Law

Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.

Jess R Phelps is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture attorneys in Iowa →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 Jess R Phelps

Where is Jess R Phelps's law office located?
Jess R Phelps's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jess R Phelps handle?
Jess R Phelps focuses on environmental, agriculture, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Jess R Phelps practiced law?
Jess R Phelps has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Jess R Phelps go to law school?
Jess R Phelps earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact Jess R Phelps for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Drake University Law School
- 2007
B.A.
Iowa State University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2007
Iowa
Admitted: 2010

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