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David A. Morse

1.8
2 reviews

505 Fifth Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309-2315

General Practice, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law and 7 more

About David A. Morse

David A. Morse is a lawyer practicing general practice, civil litigation, criminal law and 7 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Coe College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years. David practices at Law Offices of David A. Morse in Des Moines, IA.

David A. Morse (Des Moines, Iowa)

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1.5
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
March 30, 2011
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Is not clear about the information he needs and does not follow up on a regular basis.

Bankruptcy
Posted by Melanie
March 22, 2022
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This person refused to communicate with us after being appointed as receiver for our company. Morse paid himself without even giving us an itemized bill and he did not pay the company bills (ex. Electric) or taxes so our land went up for tax sale. He then charged us the penalty for his oversight. This man never legally filed with the courts for receivership and we found out when the city purchased part of our property and he did not exist in any paperwork for the company he is supposed to be overseeing. He lied under oath several times and he is a racist. David Morse not only was recorded saying derogatory things to me as a woman. He also did it in writing. He was punished by the disciplinary board for taking clients' funds for personal payment instead filing their appeal and paying the court reporter. Do not trust this guy. He is the poster child for dishonesty. I also would question his credentials due to his general lack of knowledge in Iowa law and his refusal to follow it.

 
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Areas of Law

  • General Practice
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Criminal Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Personal Injury
  • Business Law 1
    • Business Litigation
  • Bankruptcy
  • Family Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Arbitration
  • Commercial Law 1
    • Commercial Litigation

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Owner
    Firm Name
    Law Offices of David A. Morse

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1989, Iowa
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
    U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa
    Memberships
    Polk County Bar Association
    Iowa State Bar Association
    Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Drake University
    Class of 1989
    J.D.
    with honors
    Other Education
    Coe College
    Class of 1986
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1964
    Mason City, Iowa, March 28, 1964

David A. Morse

Owner at Law Offices of David A. Morse
1.8
2 reviews

1010 Insurance Exchange Building505 Fifth AvenueDes Moines, IA 50309-2315U.S.A.

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