Atty. John A. Templer
John A. Templer is a lawyer practicing arbitration, mediation, construction law.
Arbitration & More Attorney · Serving Des Moines, IA · 51+ Years Experience
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About John A. Templer at a Glance
John A. Templer is an Attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Whitfield & Eddy Law. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on construction and adr. Admitted to practice in Iowa U.S. Court of Appeals - Eighth Circuit U.S. District Court - Northern District of Iowa U.S. Dis (1975). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (JD, 1974) and University of Iowa B.A. 1972 Copy Editor and Features Editor: The Daily Iowan University of Iowa B.A. 1971-1972 University of Iowa B.A. University of Iowa College of Law (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John A. Templer
- John A. Templer is a lawyer practicing arbitration, mediation, construction law
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa, and has been licensed for 51 years
- John practices at Whitfield & Eddy Law in Des Moines, IA
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John A. Templer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A. Templer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Des Moines.
Construction Law in Des Moines
John A. Templer is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Iowa →
Mediation & Arbitration in Des Moines
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
John A. Templer is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Iowa →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Des Moines
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 venue, 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.
Des Moines Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Des Moines-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Des Moines Choose John A. Templer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John A. Templer's practice in the field of construction and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John A. Templer brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering construction and adr, John A. Templer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Des Moines
A Des Moines-based practice means John A. Templer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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