Atty. Peter Kenneth Bratney

Atty. Peter Kenneth Bratney

Peter Kenneth Bratney is a lawyer practicing corporate law, wills/estate planning, defense litigation. Peter received a B.S. degree from Boston College in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Des Moines Des Moines 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Peter Kenneth Bratney at a glance

Peter Kenneth Bratney is a criminal defense, estate planning, business, and litigation attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006) and Iowa (2007). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 2006) and Boston College (B.S., 2003). Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter Kenneth Bratney is a lawyer practicing corporate law, wills/estate planning, defense litigation
  • Peter received a B.S. degree from Boston College in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Peter practices in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Kenneth Bratney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Kenneth Bratney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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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.

Peter Kenneth Bratney is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Iowa →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Peter Kenneth Bratney is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Peter Kenneth Bratney is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter Kenneth Bratney

Where is Peter Kenneth Bratney's law office located?
Peter Kenneth Bratney's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Kenneth Bratney handle?
Peter Kenneth Bratney focuses on criminal defense, estate planning, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Peter Kenneth Bratney practiced law?
Peter Kenneth Bratney has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Peter Kenneth Bratney go to law school?
Peter Kenneth Bratney earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.S., 2003).
How can I contact Peter Kenneth Bratney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa College of Law
- 2006
B.S.
Boston College
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006
Iowa
Admitted: 2007

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