Atty. Stephen F. Avery

Atty. Stephen F. Avery

Stephen F. Avery is a lawyer practicing litigation, business law, commercial law and 8 other areas of law.

Spencer Spencer 60 yrs experience 60 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen F. Avery at a glance

Stephen F. Avery is an Attorney based in Spencer, Iowa, practicing at Cornwall, Avery, Bjornstad & Scott. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on discrimination, sexual harassment, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1966), Florida (1972), and Colorado (1994). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1966) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Clay County, Iowa State (President, Young Lawyers Section, 1974-1975) and American (Member, Executive Council, Young Lawyers Section, 1974-1975) Bar Associations Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Spencer, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen F. Avery is a lawyer practicing litigation, business law, commercial law and 8 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • Stephen practices at Cornwall, Avery, Bjornstad & Scott in Spencer, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen F. Avery's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen F. Avery handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workplace Discrimination

Stephen F. Avery is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Iowa →

Sexual Harassment

Stephen F. Avery is one of 6,021 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in Iowa →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Stephen F. Avery is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Iowa →

Wrongful Death

Stephen F. Avery is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Iowa →

Personal Injury

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.

Stephen F. Avery is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Spencer 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

Common questions about Stephen F. Avery

Where is Stephen F. Avery's law office located?
Stephen F. Avery's law practice is located in Spencer, Iowa. The firm is Cornwall, Avery, Bjornstad & Scott. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen F. Avery handle?
Stephen F. Avery focuses on discrimination, sexual harassment, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Stephen F. Avery practiced law?
Stephen F. Avery has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did Stephen F. Avery go to law school?
Stephen F. Avery earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact Stephen F. Avery for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen F. Avery 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 Stephen F. Avery received?
Stephen F. Avery's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1966
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1966
Florida
Admitted: 1972
Colorado
Admitted: 1994

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