Atty. Matthew D. Kern
Matthew D. Kern is a lawyer practicing real estate, general practice, estate planning and 1 other area of law.
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Matthew D. Kern is a Shareholder based in West Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Wasker, Dorr, Wimmer & Marcouiller, P.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on estate planning and real estate. Admitted to practice in Iowa U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1993). Educated at Drake University Law School in Des Moines (J.D., 1993) and The University of Northern Iowa (B.A. Business, 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in West Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew D. Kern is a lawyer practicing real estate, general practice, estate planning and 1 other area of law
- Matthew received a B.A. degree from The University of Northern Iowa in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Matthew practices at Wasker, Dorr, Wimmer & Marcouiller, P.C. in West Des Moines, IA
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Matthew D. Kern is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Iowa →
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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 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 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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