Atty. John Earl Sheeley

Atty. John Earl Sheeley

John Earl Sheeley is a lawyer practicing agricultural law, administrative law, legislative law and 1 other area of law. John received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1985, and has been licensed for 34 years.

West Des Moines West Des Moines 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About John Earl Sheeley at a glance

John Earl Sheeley is a General Counsel & Secretary based in West Des Moines, Iowa. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on government, agriculture, and international. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1992) and Iowa (2003). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D. M.P.P., 1991) and Cornell University (B.S. University, 1985). Serands clients in West Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Earl Sheeley is a lawyer practicing agricultural law, administrative law, legislative law and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1985, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • John practices in West Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

John Earl Sheeley's Areas of Practice

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

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Agricultural Law

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

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International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 West 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 Earl Sheeley

Where is John Earl Sheeley's law office located?
John Earl Sheeley's law practice is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Earl Sheeley handle?
John Earl Sheeley focuses on government, agriculture, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has John Earl Sheeley practiced law?
John Earl Sheeley has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did John Earl Sheeley go to law school?
John Earl Sheeley earned their education at (J.D. M.P.P., 1991); (B.S. University, 1985).
How can I contact John Earl Sheeley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. M.P.P.
University of Michigan
- 1991
B.S. University
Cornell University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992
Iowa
Admitted: 2003

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