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Atty. John T. Clendenin

Atty. John T. Clendenin

John T. Clendenin is a lawyer practicing life insurance, construction and real estate litigation, health care litigation and 7 other areas of law.

Des Moines Des Moines 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About John T. Clendenin at a glance

John T. Clendenin is a personal injury, business, real estate, estate litigation, and product liability attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1998) and U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado All State and Federal Courts in Iowa and the Eighth (2009). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1998) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A., 1995). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John T. Clendenin is a lawyer practicing life insurance, construction and real estate litigation, health care litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John practices in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

John T. Clendenin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John T. Clendenin 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 T. Clendenin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Estate & Trust Litigation

John T. Clendenin is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Iowa →

Product Liability

John T. Clendenin is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 T. Clendenin

Where is John T. Clendenin's law office located?
John T. Clendenin's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John T. Clendenin handle?
John T. Clendenin focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, estate litigation, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has John T. Clendenin practiced law?
John T. Clendenin has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John T. Clendenin go to law school?
John T. Clendenin earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact John T. Clendenin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John T. Clendenin received?
John T. Clendenin's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 1998
B.A.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 1995

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado All State and Federal Courts in Iowa and the Eighth
Admitted: 2009

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