Alex M. Johnson

Alex M. Johnson is a member and Des Moines attorney whose work focuses on banking law, commercial litigation, business transactions and a broad range of civil matters. The work involves analyzing client needs and the documents, laws, and procedures relevant to each matter. The practice addresses issues through advice, negotiation, and, where the published practice covers disputes, litigation.

Alex earned a B.A. from Iowa State University in 1996 and a J.D. with honors from Drake University Law School in 1999. That academic background informs the legal research, writing, and analysis involved in the practice. It also provides context for handling regulatory requirements, transactions, or disputes within the stated practice areas.

Alex has experience involving banking disputes, commercial cases, foreclosure issues, agricultural supply dealer lien litigation, negotiation and strategic planning. These matters can call for research, fact gathering, document review, and assessment of the relevant legal and practical options. The nature of the representation varies according to the case, transaction, or regulatory question. The precise legal questions depend on the parties involved, the governing rules and the documents or evidence available in each matter.

Alex M. Johnson has professional experience and service that includes the Polk County Fee Arbitration Committee and a local bank board; Best Lawyers recognition in Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law. The combination of these activities and the identified practice provides context for the legal services offered. The work requires clear communication about legal requirements, relevant risks, and the available next steps.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, BrownWinick Law Firm
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Volunteer Lawyer’s Project Board, Past President, Polk County Bar Association
• Board Member, Polk County Fee Arbitration Commission
• Board Member, Legacy Bank
• Board Member, Southeast Polk Education Foundation
• Member, Iowa Trust Association
• Member, Altoona Chamber of Commerce
• Graduate of the Class, Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute (2008-2009)

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• Drake University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Iowa State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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