Mark R. Adams

Mark R. Adams is a shareholder at Wasker, Dorr, Wimmer & Marcouiller, P.C. and has served clients with steady, practical counsel since joining the firm in 1999. His practice covers life insurance, corporate law, business matters, tax issues, real estate law, utility law, probate, trusts, and estate planning. He works with individuals, families, and businesses that need clear direction in important legal matters. By explaining options in plain language and planning carefully, he helps clients protect assets, solve problems, and make sound decisions with confidence.

Mark earned a B.A. in Business Management from the University of Northern Iowa in 1974, giving him a practical understanding of financial and operational issues. He later earned his J.D. from Drake University Law School in 1977. While in law school, he received the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Estate Planning, reflecting his early skill in this important area of practice.

Mark has a long legal career and broad courtroom and advisory experience. He is admitted to practice in Iowa, the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa, and the United States Tax Court. His work often involves helping clients plan for the future, manage business concerns, address tax questions, and handle property or probate matters. He focuses on reducing risk, preventing disputes, and creating practical legal solutions that support each client’s goals.

Mark R. Adams has a unique professional standing in the legal community. He holds an AV Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, a mark of strong professional respect. His background across estate planning, tax, business, and real estate law allows him to address complex matters with care and precision. Clients benefit from his thoughtful approach, detailed analysis, and commitment to effective service. Through each matter, he helps people protect what matters most and plan for lasting stability.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Wasker, Dorr, Wimmer & Marcouiller, P.C.
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Polk County Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Board of Directors, Highland Perpetual Maintenance Society, Inc.
• Past President, Southfork Homeowners Association, Waukee, Iowa
• Past Board Member, St. Boniface Catholic Church, Waukee, Iowa
• Board Member and Past President, Southwest Iowa Game Club
• Member, Electric Cooperative Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• Drake University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Central College, Pella, Iowa
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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