Atty. Steven Jay Roy
Steven Jay Roy is a lawyer practicing nonprofit organizations, public finance & tax exempt finance, business planning and taxation and 5 other areas of law. Steven received a degree from Certified Public Accountant, Iowa, 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.
Business Planning and Taxation & More Attorney · Serving Des Moines, IA · 43+ Years Experience
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About Steven Jay Roy at a Glance
Steven Jay Roy is a Retired Partner based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Nyemaster Goode, P.C.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, real estate, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1983). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1983) and Certified Public Accountant, Iowa, 1980 Drake University (B.S.B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of 1995-2002 Board Member, ALS Society of Iowa, 2007-2010 Board Member, Polk County Volunteer Lawyer's Project, 1997-2003 Board Member, Camp Hertko Hollow, Inc and 2007-present. Serves clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven Jay Roy
- Steven Jay Roy is a lawyer practicing nonprofit organizations, public finance & tax exempt finance, business planning and taxation and 5 other areas of law
- Steven received a degree from Certified Public Accountant, Iowa, 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Steven practices at Nyemaster Goode, P.C. in Des Moines, IA
Practice Areas Explained
Steven Jay Roy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Jay Roy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Des Moines.
Trusts in Des Moines
Steven Jay Roy is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Iowa →
Estate Planning & Probate in Des Moines
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Steven Jay Roy is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Iowa →
Real Estate Law in Des Moines
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Steven Jay Roy is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Iowa →
Tax Law in Des Moines
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Steven Jay Roy is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Iowa →
Estate & Gift Tax in Des Moines
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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 Steven Jay Roy
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 Steven Jay Roy's practice in the field of trusts, estate planning, real estate, tax, and estate tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steven Jay Roy brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, estate planning, and real estate, Steven Jay Roy 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 Steven Jay Roy 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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Common Legal Issues Steven Jay Roy Handles in Des Moines
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