Robert S. "Bob" Hatala
About Robert S. Hatala
Robert S. Hatala is a lawyer based in Cedar Rapids, IA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Robert S. Hatala is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Municipal Law
Current Firm: Simmons Perrine PLC
Education: The University of Iowa, JD, graduated 1983, The University of Iowa, MA, Public Affairs, graduated 1983, and Iowa State University, BA Political Science, graduated 1973
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
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Practice Areas: Bankruptcy Reorganizations Commercial Transactions Born Bowling Green, Kentucky, March 25, 1954; admitted to bar, 1982, Iowa; U. S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit. Education: Western Kentucky University (B.A.,cum laude, 1976); University of Iowa (J.D. 1982). Research Editor, Journal of Corporation Law, 1981-1982. Law Clerk to the Hon. Wm. W. Thinnes, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Northern District of Iowa 1982-1984. C...
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