Atty. Justin LaVan
Justin LaVan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Justin, who practices law in Des Moines, Iowa, has been recognized since 2025.
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Justin LaVan is a business and litigation attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen PC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Iowa, The Iowa State Bar Association (1998) and Florida, The Florida Bar (1999). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Justin LaVan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation
- Justin, who practices law in Des Moines, Iowa, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Justin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Justin LaVan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Justin LaVan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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