Atty. John Thomas Seitz

Atty. John Thomas Seitz

John Thomas Seitz is a lawyer practicing secured lending, uniform commercial code, consumer banking and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Thomas Seitz at a glance

John Thomas Seitz is a business, ip, and consumer attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1976). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1976) and Stanford University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Polk County and Iowa State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Thomas Seitz is a lawyer practicing secured lending, uniform commercial code, consumer banking and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

John Thomas Seitz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Thomas Seitz 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.

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John Thomas Seitz is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Iowa →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

John Thomas Seitz is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer 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 Thomas Seitz

Where is John Thomas Seitz's law office located?
John Thomas Seitz's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thomas Seitz handle?
John Thomas Seitz focuses on business, ip, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has John Thomas Seitz practiced law?
John Thomas Seitz has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John Thomas Seitz go to law school?
John Thomas Seitz earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact John Thomas Seitz for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Thomas Seitz received?
John Thomas Seitz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1976
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1976

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