James M. Holcomb, Esq.
Background
Jim practices primarily in the area of commercial real estate, with specific emphasis on purchase and sale and lending transactions. His practice also includes estate planning, wills and trusts and probate law.
Adjunct Professor teaching Modern Real Estate Transactions at Drake University Law School, 2000-2002
Practice Areas
General practice including, but not limited to Business Law and Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning and Probate Law
Education
- Iowa State University (B.S., 1965)
- The University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., with distinction, 1971) – Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity
State Bar Admissions
Iowa, 1971
Federal Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
Leadership Positions
- Iowa State Bar Association Board of Governors – Member, 1995-1999
- Iowa Comprehensive Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Fund Board of Directors – Member, 1998-2008
- Calvin Community Board of Directors – Member, 1978-1998
- Calvin Community Foundation Board of Directors – Member, 2001-2009
Professional Memberships and Admissions
- American Bar Association
- American College of Real Estate Lawyers
- Iowa State Bar Association
- Iowa State Bar Foundation (Fellow)
- Polk County Bar Association
News
- Jan 1, 2011 – Chambers USA 2010: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, the Client’s Guide
- Sep 1, 2009 – The Best Lawyers in America 2010
- Aug 1, 2009 – Great Plains Super Lawyers 2009
Practicing: Business Law and Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning and Probate Law
