Atty. Rush M. Shortley
Rush M. Shortley is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, debtor and creditor rights, agricultural law and 3 other areas of law.
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About Rush M. Shortley at a glance
Rush M. Shortley is an Attorney based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, practicing at Rush M. Shortly. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, and agriculture. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1972), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (1972), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1985), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1986). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1972) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Iowa State Bar Association (Sections: Bankruptcy and Commercial Law, Agricultural Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution) American Bankruptcy Institute. Serands clients in Cedar Rapids, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Rush M. Shortley is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, debtor and creditor rights, agricultural law and 3 other areas of law
- Rush received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Rush practices at Rush M. Shortly in Cedar Rapids, IA
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Rush M. Shortley's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rush M. Shortley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Rush M. Shortley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Rush M. Shortley is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Iowa →
Rush M. Shortley is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Iowa →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Rush M. Shortley is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →
Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.
Rush M. Shortley is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture 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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