Atty. John C. Rasmussen

Atty. John C. Rasmussen

John C. Rasmussen is a lawyer practicing taxation law, business, estate planning and 3 other areas of law.

Council Bluffs Council Bluffs 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About John C. Rasmussen at a glance

John C. Rasmussen is an Attorney based in Council Bluffs, Iowa, practicing at Peters Law Firm, P.C.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1985), Iowa (1991), U.S. Tax Court (1994), and U.S. Supreme Court (1995). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1985) and Creighton University (B.S.B.A., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Council Bluffs, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John C. Rasmussen is a lawyer practicing taxation law, business, estate planning and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S.B.A. degree from Creighton University in 1983, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices at Peters Law Firm, P.C. in Council Bluffs, IA

Practice Areas Explained

John C. Rasmussen's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John C. Rasmussen is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Iowa →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John C. Rasmussen 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 Council Bluffs 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 C. Rasmussen

Where is John C. Rasmussen's law office located?
John C. Rasmussen's law practice is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The firm is Peters Law Firm, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John C. Rasmussen handle?
John C. Rasmussen focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has John C. Rasmussen practiced law?
John C. Rasmussen has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John C. Rasmussen go to law school?
John C. Rasmussen earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S.B.A., 1983).
How can I contact John C. Rasmussen for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John C. Rasmussen received?
John C. Rasmussen's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 1985
B.S.B.A.
Creighton University
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1985
Iowa
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1995

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