Atty. John Christopher Pietila

Atty. John Christopher Pietila

John Christopher Pietila is a lawyer practicing agribusiness and cooperatives, business organizations and transactions, communications and media law and 4 other areas of law. John received a degree from South Dakota State University in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Des Moines Des Moines 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About John Christopher Pietila at a glance

John Christopher Pietila is a Shareholder based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C.. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, entertainment, agriculture, and energy. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2002). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (JD, 2002) and South Dakota State University Class of 1997 (—). Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Christopher Pietila is a lawyer practicing agribusiness and cooperatives, business organizations and transactions, communications and media law and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from South Dakota State University in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • John practices at Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C. in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

John Christopher Pietila's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Agricultural Law

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

John Christopher Pietila is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture attorneys in Iowa →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

John Christopher Pietila is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Christopher Pietila

Where is John Christopher Pietila's law office located?
John Christopher Pietila's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm is Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Christopher Pietila handle?
John Christopher Pietila focuses on business, m&a, entertainment, agriculture, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has John Christopher Pietila practiced law?
John Christopher Pietila has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did John Christopher Pietila go to law school?
John Christopher Pietila earned their education at (JD, 2002); (—).
How can I contact John Christopher Pietila for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Iowa College of Law
- 2002
South Dakota State University Class of 1997
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 2002

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