Atty. Mark R. Gray

Atty. Mark R. Gray

Mark R. Gray is a lawyer practicing estates, wills and trusts, decedents' estates and probate and 9 other areas of law.

Ankeny Ankeny 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark R. Gray at a glance

Mark R. Gray is a wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and real estate attorney based in Ankeny, Iowa. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986) and Iowa U.S. District Court - Southern District of Iowa (1989). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1986) and Truman State University, formerly Northeast Missouri State (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Ankeny, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mark R. Gray is a lawyer practicing estates, wills and trusts, decedents' estates and probate and 9 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.S. degree from Truman State University, formerly Northeast Missouri State in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Mark practices in Ankeny, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Mark R. Gray's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark R. Gray handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Mark R. Gray is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Iowa →

Trusts

Mark R. Gray is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Iowa →

Probate

Mark R. Gray is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Iowa →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Mark R. Gray is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Iowa →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Mark R. Gray is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Ankeny 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 Mark R. Gray

Where is Mark R. Gray's law office located?
Mark R. Gray's law practice is located in Ankeny, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark R. Gray handle?
Mark R. Gray focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Mark R. Gray practiced law?
Mark R. Gray has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Mark R. Gray go to law school?
Mark R. Gray earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact Mark R. Gray for a consultation?
You can contact Mark R. Gray directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Mark R. Gray received?
Mark R. Gray's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1986
B.S.
Truman State University, formerly Northeast Missouri State
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986
Iowa U.S. District Court - Southern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1989

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