Atty. William Sidney Smith
William Sidney Smith is a lawyer practicing business and corporate law, litigation & trial law, agricultural law and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1967, and has been licensed for 58 years.
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About William Sidney Smith at a glance
William Sidney Smith is an Of Counsel based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C.. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, tax, litigation, and agriculture. Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1968) and University of Iowa (B.B.A. Accounting, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Sidney Smith is a lawyer practicing business and corporate law, litigation & trial law, agricultural law and 3 other areas of law
- William received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1967, and has been licensed for 58 years
- William practices at Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C. in Des Moines, IA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Sidney Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William Sidney Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
William Sidney Smith is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Iowa →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William Sidney Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →
Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.
William Sidney Smith is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture 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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