Atty. Stephen Ross Eckley
Stephen Ross Eckley is a lawyer practicing appeals, litigation, alternative dispute resolution and 2 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Drake University, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Alternative Dispute Resolution & More Attorney · Serving Des Moines, IA · 45+ Years Experience
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About Stephen Ross Eckley at a Glance
Stephen Ross Eckley is a litigation, adr, and appellate attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1981), Iowa U.S. Supreme Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa U. (1984), and Colorado U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (2003). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1981) and Drake University B.A. summa cum laude Drake University B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations American Board of Trial Advocates. Serves clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen Ross Eckley
- Stephen Ross Eckley is a lawyer practicing appeals, litigation, alternative dispute resolution and 2 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from Drake University, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Stephen practices in Des Moines, IA
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Stephen Ross Eckley's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Ross Eckley handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Des Moines.
Civil Litigation in Des Moines
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Des Moines
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Stephen Ross Eckley is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Iowa →
Appellate Practice in Des Moines
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Stephen Ross Eckley is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Iowa →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Des Moines
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.
Des Moines Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Des Moines-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Des Moines Choose Stephen Ross Eckley
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Stephen Ross Eckley's practice in the field of litigation, adr, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen Ross Eckley brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Missouri, Iowa U.S. Supreme Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa U., and Colorado U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, Stephen Ross Eckley can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation, adr, and appellate, Stephen Ross Eckley can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Des Moines
A Des Moines-based practice means Stephen Ross Eckley attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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