Sean M. Corpstein

Sean M. Corpstein is a lawyer with Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C. in Des Moines, Iowa. His practice focuses on construction, business law disputes, civil litigation, employment matters, and white-collar criminal defense. He represents individuals and businesses in state and federal courts. His work includes breach of contract disputes, homeowners association matters, commercial conflicts, and other litigation involving businesses and construction projects.

Sean earned his J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law. Before law school, he attended Wartburg College, where he completed his B.A., magna cum laude. Following law school, he served as a judicial law clerk for Chief Judge Leonard T. Strand of the US District Court for the Northern District of Iowa.

Sean advises clients on construction and business matters while handling disputes through negotiation, litigation, arbitration, and mediation. His experience includes employment litigation, contract claims, real estate-related disputes, and matters involving homeowners associations. He also represents individuals and businesses facing white-collar criminal investigations and prosecutions in state and federal courts. He serves on the Criminal Justice Act Federal Defender Panel.

Sean M. Corpstein joined Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C. in its construction law practice after previously practicing civil litigation and white-collar defense. His earlier experience included health law, qui tam matters, employment disputes, and representation of small businesses. He has appeared in appellate matters and continues to work across the firm’s construction, business, employment, and litigation practices.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C.
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Co-chair, Polk County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wartburg College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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