Atty. Lance A. Coppock
Lance A. Coppock is a lawyer practicing government, securities, taxation and 3 other areas of law.
Government & More Attorney · Serving Des Moines, IA · 53+ Years Experience
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About Lance A. Coppock at a Glance
Lance A. Coppock is an Of Counsel based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on tax, securities, and government. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1973). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1972) and Drake University (B.S., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations Iowa Municipal Attorneys Association National Association of Bond Lawyers. Serves clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lance A. Coppock
- Lance A. Coppock is a lawyer practicing government, securities, taxation and 3 other areas of law
- Lance received a B.S. degree from Drake University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Lance practices at Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. in Des Moines, IA
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Lance A. Coppock's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lance A. Coppock handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Des Moines.
Tax Law in Des Moines
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Securities Law in Des Moines
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Government & Administrative Law in Des Moines
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Des Moines
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 venue, 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.
Des Moines Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Des Moines-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Des Moines Choose Lance A. Coppock
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Lance A. Coppock's practice in the field of tax, securities, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lance A. Coppock brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering tax, securities, and government, Lance A. Coppock can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Des Moines
A Des Moines-based practice means Lance A. Coppock attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Lance A. Coppock Handles in Des Moines
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