Atty. John C. Cortesio
John C. Cortesio is a lawyer practicing business law and corporate law, litigation and trial law, civil rights.
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About John C. Cortesio at a glance
John C. Cortesio is an Of Counsel based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and civil rights. Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1962) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John C. Cortesio is a lawyer practicing business law and corporate law, litigation and trial law, civil rights
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1959, and has been licensed for 64 years
- John practices in Des Moines, IA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John C. Cortesio handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John C. Cortesio is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John C. Cortesio is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
John C. Cortesio is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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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