Atty. Robert L. Fanter
Robert L. Fanter is a lawyer practicing product liability, litigation, alternative dispute resolution and 4 other areas of law.
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Robert L. Fanter is a personal injury, business, ip, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1969). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1969) and University of Iowa (B.B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Polk County and Iowa State Bar Associations ALFA International (Midwest Regional Steering Committee) American Board of Trial Advocates (Advocate) Defense Research Institute, Inc and (Past-President, 1997) International Association of Defense Counsel Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers Iowa Defense Counsel Association Products Liability Advisory Council. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert L. Fanter is a lawyer practicing product liability, litigation, alternative dispute resolution and 4 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Robert practices in Des Moines, IA
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Robert L. Fanter's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert L. Fanter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Robert L. Fanter is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert L. Fanter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Robert L. Fanter is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Iowa →
Robert L. Fanter is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Iowa →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert L. Fanter 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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