Atty. John A. Templer

Atty. John A. Templer

John A. Templer is a lawyer practicing arbitration, mediation, construction law.

Des Moines Des Moines 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

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. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

John A. Templer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A. Templer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Construction Law

John A. Templer is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Iowa →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John A. Templer is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 John A. Templer

Where is John A. Templer's law office located?
John A. Templer's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm is Whitfield & Eddy Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A. Templer handle?
John A. Templer focuses on construction, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has John A. Templer practiced law?
John A. Templer has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John A. Templer go to law school?
John A. Templer earned their education at (JD, 1974); (—).
How can I contact John A. Templer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John A. Templer received?
John A. Templer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

JD
University of Iowa College of Law
- 1974
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
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa U.S. Court of Appeals - Eighth Circuit U.S. District Court - Northern District of Iowa U.S. Dis
Admitted: 1975

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