Atty. Wayne Edward Reames

Atty. Wayne Edward Reames

Wayne Edward Reames is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, public finance & tax exempt finance, trusts and 5 other areas of law. Wayne received a B.A. degree from Luther College, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Des Moines Des Moines 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Wayne Edward Reames at a glance

Wayne Edward Reames is a formation, trusts, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2000), Minnesota (2005), South Dakota U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa U.S. District Court, Southern District o (2008), and Nebraska (2022). Educated at Luther College B.A. summa cum laude Luther College B.A. Phi Beta Kappa New York University School of Law (LL.M New, 2001) and University of Michigan J.D. cum laude University of Michigan J.D. 2000 Clarence Darrow Scholar (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Wayne Edward Reames is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, public finance & tax exempt finance, trusts and 5 other areas of law
  • Wayne received a B.A. degree from Luther College, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Wayne practices in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Wayne Edward Reames's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wayne Edward Reames handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

Wayne Edward Reames is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Iowa →

Trusts

Wayne Edward Reames is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Iowa →

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.

Wayne Edward Reames is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Iowa →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Wayne Edward Reames is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 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 Wayne Edward Reames

Where is Wayne Edward Reames's law office located?
Wayne Edward Reames's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wayne Edward Reames handle?
Wayne Edward Reames focuses on formation, trusts, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Wayne Edward Reames practiced law?
Wayne Edward Reames has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Wayne Edward Reames go to law school?
Wayne Edward Reames earned their education at (LL.M New, 2001); (—).
How can I contact Wayne Edward Reames for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Wayne Edward Reames received?
Wayne Edward Reames's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

LL.M New
Luther College B.A. summa cum laude Luther College B.A. Phi Beta Kappa New York University School of Law
- 2001
University of Michigan J.D. cum laude University of Michigan J.D. 2000 Clarence Darrow Scholar
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Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 2000
Minnesota
Admitted: 2005
South Dakota U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa U.S. District Court, Southern District o
Admitted: 2008
Nebraska
Admitted: 2022

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