David L. Wetsch - Brochure

Education & Background

Education

J.D., Drake Law School

B.A., University of Iowa (Management, Finance & Accounting)

Practice Areas

Business and Corporate Law
Contracts and Agreements
Real Estate and Land Use
Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning and Probate Law
Banking & Financial Services Law
Banking Litigation
Bankruptcy, Corporate Restructuring, & Creditors' Rights Law
Banks & Financial Institutions
Business Formation
Corporate Governance (Banking Law)
Corporate Governance (Business Law)
Mergers & Acquisitions

Overview

With over 40 years of experience in the Des Moines area, David’s general practice provides counsel to individuals and businesses in Iowa and across the country on a variety of matters such as banking, real estate and estate planning. He also advises clients in general business and corporate law matters.

He received his undergraduate degree in management, finance and accounting from the University of Iowa, and his Juris Doctor from Drake Law School in 1979.

Jurisdictions

Admitted to practice in the following states:

Iowa

Admitted to practice before the following federal courts:

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa

Honors & Awards

Best Lawyers

Selected for inclusion in the 2022 and 2023 editions of The Best Lawyers in America in the following area:

Real Estate Law

Martindale-Hubbell

AV Preeminent Peer Review rated since 1999 – the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards.

Memberships & Activities

Iowa State Bar Association

Articles, Presentations, and Publications

Presenter, "Compliance Overview - Powers of Attorney (available on demand)," 2021 Dickinson Law Virtual Banking Seminar, September 1, 2021
Presenter, "Dealing with Financial Powers of Attorney", 2020 Dickinson Law Banking Webinar Series, September 9, 2020
Presenter, "Basic Issues & Practices in Collections," 2019 Dickinson Law Banking Seminar, September 5, 2019

Support Team

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