Atty. Mark Landa
Mark Landa is a lawyer practicing environmental, worker safety law. Mark received a A.A. degree from Vermillion Community College in 1974, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Environmental & More Attorney · Serving West Des Moines, IA · 45+ Years Experience
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About Mark Landa at a Glance
Mark Landa is a Shareholder based in West Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Sullivan & Ward, P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1981) and North Dakota (1981). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1980) and Vermillion Community College (A.A. University, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in West Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Landa
- Mark Landa is a lawyer practicing environmental, worker safety law
- Mark received a A.A. degree from Vermillion Community College in 1974, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Mark practices at Sullivan & Ward, P.C. in West Des Moines, IA
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Mark Landa's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Landa handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in West Des Moines.
Environmental Law in West Des Moines
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in West 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 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 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.
West Des Moines Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a West 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 West Des Moines Choose Mark Landa
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 Mark Landa's practice in the field of environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Landa brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Iowa and North Dakota, Mark Landa can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Environmental Practice
Concentrating on environmental means Mark Landa's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in West Des Moines
A West Des Moines-based practice means Mark Landa 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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