Atty. Richard Allan Malm

Atty. Richard Allan Malm

Richard Allan Malm is a lawyer practicing business and corporate law, contracts and agreements, municipal law and 8 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S.E.E. degree from Iowa State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Des Moines Des Moines 52 Years Experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Allan Malm at a glance

Richard Allan Malm is an Of Counsel based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, commercial re, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1974), U.S. Tax Court (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1978), and U.S. Supreme Court (1985). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 1974) and Iowa State University (B.S.E.E. Electrical, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Allan Malm is a lawyer practicing business and corporate law, contracts and agreements, municipal law and 8 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S.E.E. degree from Iowa State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Richard practices at Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C. in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Allan Malm's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Allan Malm handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

Richard Allan Malm is one of 67,443 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Iowa →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Richard Allan Malm is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Richard Allan Malm is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Iowa →

Commercial Real Estate

Richard Allan Malm is one of 14,158 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Iowa →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Richard Allan Malm is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 venue, 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 Richard Allan Malm

Where is Richard Allan Malm's law office located?
Richard Allan Malm's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm is Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Allan Malm handle?
Richard Allan Malm focuses on contracts, business, real estate, commercial re, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Richard Allan Malm practiced law?
Richard Allan Malm has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Richard Allan Malm go to law school?
Richard Allan Malm earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S.E.E. Electrical, 1971).
How can I contact Richard Allan Malm for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Allan Malm 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 Richard Allan Malm received?
Richard Allan Malm's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Drake University Law School
- 1974
B.S.E.E. Electrical
Iowa State University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1985

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