James Robert Monroe
Law Offices of James Robert Monroe • Des Moines, IA
Estate PlanningEmployment LawInsuranceRestructuringTax
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2222 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311-3231, US
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James Robert Monroe is a distinguished attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa, specializing in Employment Law, Estate Planning, Insurance, Restructuring, Tax, and Wills & Trusts. He is the founder of the Law Offices of James Robert Monroe and is recognized for his extensive expertise in taxation and business law. Monroe is an active member of the American Bar Association’s Taxation Section, as well as the Iowa and Florida Bar Associations. He holds a Master of Laws in Taxation from New York University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa, where he graduated with Order of the Coif honors. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science in Business Administration from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Arts in Business from the University of Northern Iowa. In academia, Monroe has made significant contributions as a Professor of Law at Drake University Law School from 1984 to 2014, and previously as an Associate Professor. He has also served as a Supervising Attorney for the Drake University Low Income Taxpayer Clinic. His teaching portfolio includes various courses on Federal Income Tax, Business Planning, and Wills and Trusts. Monroe has published notable works in legal journals, including the Arkansas Law Review and the Drake Agricultural Law Journal, and has presented at numerous seminars and conferences, sharing his insights on tax restructuring and agricultural law. His commitment to legal education and practice continues to shape the field.
About Estate Planning Law
Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.
Credentials
Education
1977 New York University Master of Laws in Taxation 1973 University of Iowa College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1967 University of Denver MS - Master of Science in Business Administration 1966 University of Northern Iowa BA - Bachelor of Arts
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English
Recognition & Involvement
Publications
1999 Drake Journal of Agricultural Law Restructuring of Agribusiness Operations - From a Tax Perspective 1993 Real Property Tax Appeals in American Law of Real Property Chapter 27A 1989 Arkansas Law Review Tax Anatomy of Debt Restructuring
Speaking
2020 The Probate Process from Start to Finish for Paralegals Administration of the Estate and Dealing with Spouse's Elective Share 2019 Probate Boot Camp Probating Insolvent and Bankrupt Estates 2019 Probate Boot Camp Handling Debts and Creditor Claims 2019 Probate Boot Camp Marshalling/Valuing Assets 2018 Trusts From A to Z Trusts
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Updated: Jun 06, 2026