Benjamin F. Tillinghast

Benjamin F. Tillinghast is a Des Moines attorney whose work focuses on commercial real estate, corporate governance, commercial agreements and mergers and acquisitions. 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.

Benjamin earned a B.A. from Iowa State University in 2021 and a J.D. magna cum laude from Notre Dame Law School in 2025. 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.

Benjamin has experience involving real estate transactions, business entity formation, corporate contracts and transactional matters; an Iowa Supreme Court clerkship. 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.

Benjamin F. Tillinghast has professional experience and service that includes Notre Dame Faculty Awards for Excellence in Secured Transactions and Commercial Law—Sales. 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. Clients can use this guidance to understand the legal process and make informed decisions about how to proceed.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Belin McCormick, P.C.
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• Notre Dame Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD) Magna Cum Laude
• Iowa State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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