Atty. William P. Prowell

Atty. William P. Prowell

William P. Prowell is an Attorney and Senior Vice President at S&I whose work focuses on real estate, business transactions, historic tax credit, zoning and banking.

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Profile Summary

About William P. Prowell at a glance

William P. Prowell is a real estate, zoning, and government attorney based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, practicing at Shuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC. Admitted to practice in Iowa, The Iowa State Bar Association. Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1981) and Trinity College (BA, 1976). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Cedar Rapids, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William P. Prowell is an Attorney and Senior Vice President at S&I whose work focuses on real estate, business transactions, historic tax credit, zoning and banking
  • Bill is listed in the Best Lawyers in America for Land Use & Zoning Law and Real Estate Law
  • Bill is listed and ranked for real estate in The Chambers USA Guide
  • Bill serves on the Board for St. Luke’s Hospital and the Iowa Health System Board as Chair of the Investment Committee
  • Bill formerly served on the Advisory Committee to the Corridor Metro Area Planning Organization
  • He currently serves on the Corridor Business Alliance Regional Economic Development Strategic Plan Committee, the Business Support Council of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Council, and is the President and a board member for Neighborhood Development Corp. Bill also serves as a Volunteer Attorney for Iowa Legal Aid

Practice Areas Explained

William P. Prowell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William P. Prowell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

William P. Prowell is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Iowa →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

William P. Prowell is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Cedar Rapids 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 P. Prowell

Where is William P. Prowell's law office located?
William P. Prowell's law practice is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The firm is Shuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William P. Prowell handle?
William P. Prowell focuses on real estate, zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
Where did William P. Prowell go to law school?
William P. Prowell earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (BA, 1976).
How can I contact William P. Prowell for a consultation?
You can contact William P. Prowell 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 P. Prowell received?
William P. Prowell's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law; Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Listed and ranked for Real Estate in The Chambers USA Guide..

Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 1981
BA
Trinity College
- 1976

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed and ranked for Real Estate in The Chambers USA Guide.
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, Inc. Rating “AV”
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed as a Great Plains Super Lawyer2013-2015 - Real Estate, Business/Corporate, Banking
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Land Use and Zoning Law (Cedar Rapids)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Land Use and Zoning Law (Cedar Rapids)
- 2018

Bar Admissions

Iowa, The Iowa State Bar Association

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