Stephen R. "Steve" Eckley
About Stephen R. Eckley
Stephen R. Eckley is a lawyer based in Des Moines, IA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Stephen R. Eckley is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Appellate Practice
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Eckley Law PLLC
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1981
Location: Des Moines, IA
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