Benjamin D. "Ben" Bruner

Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C.

Recognized since 2019

Des Moines, Iowa

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Commercial Transactions / UCC Law

Land Use and Zoning Law

Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law

Real Estate Law

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Ben has a business-focused practice specializing in the areas of banking and financial services, commercial finance, real estate and corporate law. He advises a wide array of clients in all phases of institutional lending, including loan structuring, negotiating and drafting credit transaction documentation.

Additionally, he regularly advises commercial lenders and borrowers with regard to judicial and non-judicial foreclosure proceedings, UCC enforcement, bankruptcy, and has extensive experience with modification and workout agreements, loan restructuring, and forbearance agreements. He advises businesses and individuals concerning all aspects related to the management, development, ownership and financing of commercial real estate and assists in the acquisition, sale and associated financing of commercial real estate.

Further, he provides advice to a variety of business clients regarding general corporate transactions, including organizational, development, funding and start-up issues, board of directors operations and duties, and general contract drafting and negotiation.

Contact & Links

E-mail: info@dickinsonlaw.com
Direct Phone Number: 515-244-2600
Phone Number: 515-244-2600
Lawyer Page: https://www.dickinsonlaw.com/attorney-profiles/benjamin-d-bruner

Location

801 Grand Avenue, Suite 3700
Des Moines, IA 50309-8004

Languages

English

Education

William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., graduated 2008
The University of Iowa, B.B.A. in Accounting, graduated 2005

Bar Admissions

Iowa, Iowa Bar Association
Minnesota, Minnesota Bar Association

Affiliations

American Bar Association - Member
Polk County Bar Association - Member

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
U.S. Tax Court

Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C.

Headquarters: Des Moines, Iowa

28 The Best Lawyers in America^® awards

6 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2025 for work in:

Banking and Finance Law
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Land Use and Zoning Law
Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
Real Estate Law

Awards:

Best Lawyers

Selected for inclusion in the 2019-2021 editions of The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Real Estate Law.

Selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Land Use and Zoning Law.
Chambers USA

Selected for inclusion in the 2018 and 2019 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business as an “Up and Coming” leader in the area of Real Estate Law in the state of Iowa.

Selected as a "Leading Individual" in the 2020 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in the area of Real Estate Law in Iowa.