Atty. Philip James Goldsmith

Atty. Philip James Goldsmith

Philip James Goldsmith is a lawyer practicing tax law, estate planning, corporate law. Philip James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1984, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Des Moines Des Moines 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Philip James Goldsmith at a glance

Philip James Goldsmith is a Member based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Law Offices of Philip James Goldsmith. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1985) and Iowa (1985). Educated at University of Iowa (B.B.A., 1984). Active member of Iowa State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Philip James Goldsmith is a lawyer practicing tax law, estate planning, corporate law
  • Philip James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1984, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Philip James practices at Law Offices of Philip James Goldsmith in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Philip James Goldsmith's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

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

Philip James Goldsmith 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 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

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Where is Philip James Goldsmith's law office located?
Philip James Goldsmith's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm is Law Offices of Philip James Goldsmith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip James Goldsmith handle?
Philip James Goldsmith focuses on estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Philip James Goldsmith practiced law?
Philip James Goldsmith has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Philip James Goldsmith go to law school?
Philip James Goldsmith earned their education at (B.B.A., 1984).
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Education

B.B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1985
Iowa
Admitted: 1985

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