Benjamin D. "Ben" Bruner

Benjamin D. "Ben" Bruner


Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C.

Recognized since 2019

Des Moines, Iowa

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Commercial Transactions / UCC Law

Land Use and Zoning Law

Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law

Real Estate Law

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Ben has a business-focused practice specializing in the areas of banking and financial services, commercial finance, real estate and corporate law. He advises a wide array of clients in all phases of institutional lending, including loan structuring, negotiating and drafting credit transaction documentation.

Additionally, he regularly advises commercial lenders and borrowers with regard to judicial and non-judicial foreclosure proceedings, UCC enforcement, bankruptcy, and has extensive experience with modification and workout agreements, loan restructuring, and forbearance agreements. He advises businesses and individuals concerning all aspects related to the management, development, ownership and financing of commercial real estate and assists in the acquisition, sale and associated financing of commercial real estate.

Further, he provides advice to a variety of business clients regarding general corporate transactions, including organizational, development, funding and start-up issues, board of directors operations and duties, and general contract drafting and negotiation.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 801 Grand Avenue, Suite 3700
    Des Moines, IA 50309-8004
Languages
  • English
Education
  • William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., graduated 2008
  • The University of Iowa, B.B.A. in Accounting, graduated 2005
Bar Admissions
  • Iowa, Iowa Bar Association
  • Minnesota, Minnesota Bar Association
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Polk County Bar Association - Member
Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
  • U.S. Tax Court

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
  • Real Estate Law
Awards:
  • Best Lawyers

    Selected for inclusion in the 2019-2021 editions of The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Real Estate Law.

    Selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Land Use and Zoning Law.

  • Chambers USA

    Selected for inclusion in the 2018 and 2019 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business as an “Up and Coming” leader in the area of Real Estate Law in the state of Iowa.

    Selected as a "Leading Individual" in the 2020 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in the area of Real Estate Law in Iowa.


Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Commercial Finance Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Litigation - Real Estate

Publications

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