Atty. Michael D. Craver

Atty. Michael D. Craver

Senior Editor, N.A.F.T.A. Law and Business Review.

Centerville Centerville 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael D. Craver at a glance

Michael D. Craver is a Partner based in Centerville, Iowa, practicing at Craver & Grothe, LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Texas (1996) and Iowa (2009). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D. N.A.F.T.A., 1996) and Southern Methodist University (B.B.A., 1993). Active member of Iowa Bar Association and State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Centerville, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Senior Editor, N.A.F.T.A
  • Law and Business Review
  • Named as One of Top 50 In-House Counsel in 2005

Speaker

  • "When I'm 64: What I Learned at Victory and What I would Change If I Had Only Known," State Bar of Texas Advanced Real Estate Seminar, San Antonio, Texas, 2007
  • "Revitalization of Brownfields," State Bar of Texas Environmental Superconference, Austin, Texas, 2007
  • "Mixed Use Development: Key Financing and Insurance Issues and Pitfalls," University of Texas Mortgage and Lending Institute in Austin and Dallas, Texas, 2008
  • "Keys to Successful Public and Private Partnerships," International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Convention, Dallas, Texas, 2008
  • Associate General Counsel and Vice President, Hillwood Development, 2000-2009

Member

  • Craver Law Firm, 2009"; Centerville Rotary Club
  • Board of Directors: Mercy Medical Center, Centerville; Rathbun Lake Area YMCA; River Hills Community Health Center
  • Secretary, Board of Directors, Appanoose County Economic Development Corporation

Practice Areas Explained

Michael D. Craver's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. Craver handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Michael D. Craver is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Iowa →

Contracts

Michael D. Craver is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Iowa →

Trusts

Michael D. Craver is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Iowa →

Probate

Michael D. Craver 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.

Michael D. Craver is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Centerville 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 Michael D. Craver

Where is Michael D. Craver's law office located?
Michael D. Craver's law practice is located in Centerville, Iowa. The firm is Craver & Grothe, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael D. Craver handle?
Michael D. Craver focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Michael D. Craver practiced law?
Michael D. Craver has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Michael D. Craver go to law school?
Michael D. Craver earned their education at (J.D. N.A.F.T.A., 1996); (B.B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Michael D. Craver for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. N.A.F.T.A.
Southern Methodist University
- 1996
B.B.A.
Southern Methodist University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1996
Iowa
Admitted: 2009

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