Ellen M. Hames
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2022 About Ellen M. Hames
Ellen M. Hames is a lawyer based in Des Moines, IA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2022. Ellen M. Hames is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
- Environmental Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: BrownWinick Law Firm
Education: Drake University, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Des Moines, IA
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