Atty. Robert L. Johnson
Prior to returning to Iowa to join us in 2007, Rob was with the firm Wingert, Grebing, Brubaker & Goodwin, LLP in Las Vegas, Nevada and San Diego, California. He was a member of the University of San Diego Law Review.
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Robert L. Johnson is a construction attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Finley Law Firm PC. Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1986) and The University of Iowa (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Construction Law (Des Moines) (2025). Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Prior to returning to Iowa to join us in 2007, Rob was with the firm Wingert, Grebing, Brubaker & Goodwin, LLP in Las Vegas, Nevada and San Diego, California
- He was a member of the University of San Diego Law Review
- His primary practice area is professional negligence, including the defense of attorneys, architects and engineers
- Rob is a member of the Lincoln Inn of Court and is listed in the Best Lawyers of America commencing in 2019
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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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