Av. John Michael Wharton

Av. John Michael Wharton

John Michael Wharton is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, insurance defense, professional liability and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Michael Wharton at a glance

John Michael Wharton is an Of Counsel based in West Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Peddicord Wharton Law Firm. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, insurance, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1970) and Florida (1972). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1970) and Iowa State University (B.S., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in West Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • John Michael Wharton is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, insurance defense, professional liability and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • John practices at Peddicord Wharton Law Firm in West Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Wharton's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Michael Wharton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →

Product Liability

John Michael Wharton is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Iowa →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John Michael Wharton is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Iowa →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

John Michael Wharton is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation 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 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 Michael Wharton

Where is John Michael Wharton's law office located?
John Michael Wharton's law practice is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. The firm is Peddicord Wharton Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Wharton handle?
John Michael Wharton focuses on personal injury, product liability, insurance, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has John Michael Wharton practiced law?
John Michael Wharton has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did John Michael Wharton go to law school?
John Michael Wharton earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.S., 1967).
How can I contact John Michael Wharton for a consultation?
You can contact John Michael Wharton 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 Michael Wharton received?
John Michael Wharton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Eğitim

J.D.
Drake University
- 1970
B.S.
Iowa State University
- 1967

Ödüller

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1970
Florida
Admitted: 1972

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