Atty. Thomas J. Houser

Atty. Thomas J. Houser

Thomas J. Houser is a lawyer practicing trusts, agribusiness and cooperatives, business organizations and transactions and 3 other areas of law.

West Des Moines West Des Moines 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas J. Houser at a glance

Thomas J. Houser is a Senior Shareholder based in West Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1989). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (JD, 1989) and College of St. Thomas Class of 1986 (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in West Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas J. Houser is a lawyer practicing trusts, agribusiness and cooperatives, business organizations and transactions and 3 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a degree from College of St. Thomas in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Thomas practices at Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C. in West Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas J. Houser's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas J. Houser handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Thomas J. Houser is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 West 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas J. Houser

Where is Thomas J. Houser's law office located?
Thomas J. Houser's law practice is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. The firm is Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas J. Houser handle?
Thomas J. Houser focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Thomas J. Houser practiced law?
Thomas J. Houser has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Thomas J. Houser go to law school?
Thomas J. Houser earned their education at (JD, 1989); (—).
How can I contact Thomas J. Houser for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas J. Houser 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 Thomas J. Houser received?
Thomas J. Houser's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

JD
University of Iowa College of Law
- 1989
College of St. Thomas Class of 1986
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1989

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