About
Dan Connolly is a real estate attorney with Connolly Law Firm in West Des Moines, Iowa. He represents individuals and businesses in residential and commercial property matters. His work includes real estate closings, transactional law, contract issues, real estate litigation, and mechanic’s liens. Dan also deals with land use and zoning questions, boundary disputes, and other conflicts involving property interests. He approaches these matters through both document review and representation when disputes arise.
Dan received a B.S.B.A. in Finance from Creighton University in May 1985, with a marketing minor, and a Juris Doctor from Creighton Law School in May 1988. His law studies emphasized real estate and land use law. He was admitted to practice in Iowa in 1990 and obtained an Iowa real estate salesperson’s license in 2002. His academic training in finance and his real estate licensure complement his work on property transactions.
Dan handles property agreements and disputes involving contracts, ownership interests, liens, and boundaries. His firm also represents clients in residential and commercial closings and related transactional matters. He addresses land use and zoning concerns when a property’s use or development creates legal questions. Across these assignments, his practice connects the legal terms of a transaction with the practical conditions that property owners, buyers, sellers, and businesses must consider.
Dan Connolly is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association and Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association. His professional profile also lists membership in the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce and past leadership in community organizations. Dan’s real estate-focused practice draws on legal, financial, and property industry experience to help clients address purchase decisions, contractual obligations, and disputes over their property rights.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Connolly Law Firm, PLLC
- Member, Iowa State Bar Association
Licensed State
- Iowa
Awards & Badges

- Commercial Real Estate
- Construction & Development
- Land Use & Zoning
- Landlord & Tenant
- Property Disputes
- Residential Real Estate
- Title & Boundary Issues
- Litigation





