Atty. Philip Dean Brooks

Atty. Philip Dean Brooks

Philip Dean Brooks is a lawyer practicing agriculture, corporate transactions and business counseling, taxation law and 5 other areas of law. Philip received a degree from University of Iowa in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Philip Dean Brooks at a glance

Philip Dean Brooks is an Attorney based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, practicing at Simmons Perrine PLC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1977), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (1977), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1977). Educated at Creighton University School of Law (JD, 1977) and University of Iowa (BBA University, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Linn County (Member: Ethics and Grievance Committee, 1988-1989 Fee Arbitration Committee, 1989—) Iowa State (Member: Committee on Insurance, 1984-1987 Lawyer's Professional Liability Committee, 1989—) and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cedar Rapids, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Philip Dean Brooks is a lawyer practicing agriculture, corporate transactions and business counseling, taxation law and 5 other areas of law
  • Philip received a degree from University of Iowa in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Philip practices at Simmons Perrine PLC in Cedar Rapids, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Philip Dean Brooks's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip Dean Brooks handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Philip Dean Brooks is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Iowa →

Probate

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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.

Philip Dean Brooks is one of 226,536 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.

Philip Dean Brooks is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →

Tax Law

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

Philip Dean Brooks is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Philip Dean Brooks

Where is Philip Dean Brooks's law office located?
Philip Dean Brooks's law practice is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The firm is Simmons Perrine PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip Dean Brooks handle?
Philip Dean Brooks focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Philip Dean Brooks practiced law?
Philip Dean Brooks has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Philip Dean Brooks go to law school?
Philip Dean Brooks earned their education at (JD, 1977); (BBA University, 1972).
How can I contact Philip Dean Brooks for a consultation?
You can contact Philip Dean Brooks 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 Philip Dean Brooks received?
Philip Dean Brooks's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

JD
Creighton University School of Law
- 1977
BBA University
University of Iowa
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1977

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