Atty. John M. Heckel

Atty. John M. Heckel

John M. Heckel is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, environmental and 3 other areas of law.

Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (319) 391-7635 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John M. Heckel at a glance

John M. Heckel is a Member based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, practicing at John M. Heckel. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on probate, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1973), U.S. District Courts, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circ (1974), and U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Supreme Court (1977). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1973) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Sixth Judicial District Bar Association. Serands clients in Cedar Rapids, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John M. Heckel is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, environmental and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • John practices at John M. Heckel in Cedar Rapids, IA

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Heckel's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

John M. Heckel is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Iowa →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John M. Heckel is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John M. Heckel is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Iowa →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John M. Heckel is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Cedar Rapids 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 M. Heckel

Where is John M. Heckel's law office located?
John M. Heckel's law practice is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The firm is John M. Heckel. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Heckel handle?
John M. Heckel focuses on probate, business, real estate, bankruptcy, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has John M. Heckel practiced law?
John M. Heckel has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did John M. Heckel go to law school?
John M. Heckel earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact John M. Heckel for a consultation?
You can contact John M. Heckel directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John M. Heckel received?
John M. Heckel's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1973
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Courts, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circ
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1977

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