Atty. Michael J. O'Keefe

Atty. Michael J. O'Keefe

Michael J. O'Keefe is a lawyer practicing government contracts, property tax, zoning, planning and land use.

Des Moines Des Moines 54 yrs experience 54 year
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About Michael J. O'Keefe at a glance

Michael J. O'Keefe is an Asst. Co. Atty. based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on tax, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1972). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1972) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1967). Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael J. O'Keefe is a lawyer practicing government contracts, property tax, zoning, planning and land use
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1967, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Michael practices in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. O'Keefe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. O'Keefe handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Land Use & Zoning

Michael J. O'Keefe is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Iowa →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Michael J. O'Keefe is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 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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Common questions about Michael J. O'Keefe

Where is Michael J. O'Keefe's law office located?
Michael J. O'Keefe's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. O'Keefe handle?
Michael J. O'Keefe focuses on tax, zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Michael J. O'Keefe practiced law?
Michael J. O'Keefe has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Michael J. O'Keefe go to law school?
Michael J. O'Keefe earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1967).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1972
B.A.
Michigan State University
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1972

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