Atty. Thomas W. Polking
Thomas W. Polking is a lawyer practicing trial litigation, real estate, probate and 2 other areas of law.
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Thomas W. Polking is a Partner based in Jefferson, Iowa, practicing at Wilcox, Polking, Gerken, Schwarzkopf, Copeland & Williams, P.C.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1972), U.S. Tax Court (1977), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Northern District (1981). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1972) and Iowa State University (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Greene County and Iowa State (Chairman, Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution, 1987—) Bar Associations Association of Trial Lawyers of Iowa The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Jefferson, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas W. Polking is a lawyer practicing trial litigation, real estate, probate and 2 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Thomas practices at Wilcox, Polking, Gerken, Schwarzkopf, Copeland & Williams, P.C. in Jefferson, IA
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Thomas W. Polking is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Iowa →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Thomas W. Polking is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Iowa →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Thomas W. Polking is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Iowa →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Thomas W. Polking is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →
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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 Jefferson 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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