Atty. William A. Boatwright

Atty. William A. Boatwright

William A. Boatwright is a lawyer practicing business organizations and transactions, non-profit organizations and charities, tax/transaction and 1 other area of law.

Des Moines Des Moines 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About William A. Boatwright at a glance

William A. Boatwright is a Senior Shareholder based in 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 tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989) and Iowa (1994). Educated at Drake University (University, 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •American Bar Association •Des Moines Estate Planning Forum •Illinois State Bar Association •Iowa State Bar Association •Polk County Bar Association. Provides legal services in Japanese Korean. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William A. Boatwright is a lawyer practicing business organizations and transactions, non-profit organizations and charities, tax/transaction and 1 other area of law
  • William received a degree from Drake University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • William practices at Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C. in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Boatwright's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William A. Boatwright 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.

William A. Boatwright is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →

Tax Law

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

William A. Boatwright 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 William A. Boatwright

Where is William A. Boatwright's law office located?
William A. Boatwright's law practice is located in 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 William A. Boatwright handle?
William A. Boatwright focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has William A. Boatwright practiced law?
William A. Boatwright has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
What languages does William A. Boatwright speak?
William A. Boatwright provides legal services in Japanese Korean. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did William A. Boatwright go to law school?
William A. Boatwright earned their education at (University, 1985).
How can I contact William A. Boatwright for a consultation?
You can contact William A. Boatwright 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 William A. Boatwright received?
William A. Boatwright's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University
Drake University
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1989
Iowa
Admitted: 1994

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