Emily A. Kolbe
About Emily A. Kolbe
Emily A. Kolbe is a lawyer based in Des Moines, IA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Emily A. Kolbe is recognized in the following practice area:
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Education Law
Current Firm: Ahlers & Cooney PC
Education: The University of Iowa, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Des Moines, IA
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