Atty. William S. Smith
William S. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar.
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About William S. Smith at a glance
William S. Smith is an attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa, practforg at Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen PC. Educated at The University of Iowa (J.D., 1968). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America โ Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William S. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- William, who practices law in Des Moines, Iowa, has been recognized since 1995
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
- William practices as Smith & Kramer, P.C. and Of Counsel to Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C
- Bill is Of Counsel to the Dickinson Bradshaw firm and was previously a senior partner in another Des Moines law firm
- His background includes practicing as a C.P.A. for a major accounting firm and a smaller firm here in Des Moines following his graduation from college and he has practiced law actively for more than 35 years
- Bill practices primarily in criminal and administrative defense work related to business and employer issues including environmental compliance (EPA), criminal and civil tax defense, Medicare and Medicaid issues, money laundering, structuring, fraud allegations as well as Qui Tam actions
- In addition, a substantial portion of his practice involves business related issues for, primarily, large agricultural operations
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Iowa
Practforg law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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