Amelia S. Mapes - Des Moines, IA
Attorney at Belin McCormick, P.C.
Mergers & Acqusitions Lawyers in Des Moines, IA
606 Walnut Street Suite 2000 Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines Mergers & Acqusitions Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Mergers & Acqusitions
- Trusts & Estates Litigation
- Nonprofit Organization & Charitable Giving
- Trusts & Estates
- Tax
Attorney Information
Overview
economics and finance with common sense solutions to vexing problems. Her goal is
to work closely with clients to move beyond the dollars and cents of tax filings or
business decisions and get to the heart of matters, including legacy building.
Ame devotes time and expertise to both the Corporate and M&A practice group and to
the Tax, Trusts & Estates practice group. Ame prepares wills and trusts and assists
clients with estate planning strategies. Ame also assists nonprofits and foundations
with formation, governance, and compliance matters. Ame provides income and
business tax guidance to individuals and their organizations.
Ame joined the corporate and tax groups at Belin McCormick in 2017 after earning her
law degree, with distinction, from the University of Iowa Law School. At Drake
University, she graduated cum laude, incorporating a triple major into two
undergraduate degrees. A native Iowan, Ame grew up in Cedar Rapids.
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Iowa College of Law,
Iowa City,
Iowa, 2017
J.D.
Honors: With Distinction
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University of Iowa College of Law,
Iowa City,
Iowa, 2017
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Non Legal Education
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Drake University, 2014
B.S.B.A.
Honors: cum laude
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Drake University, 2014
Published Works
Articles
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Presenter, "Weighing the Benefits: Taxation and Other Considerations Related to Employee Benefits," Labor and Employment Law in Iowa Seminar, September 6, 2019
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Presenter, "Taxation of Employment Settlements and Judgements," Iowa State Bar Association Labor and Employment Seminar, November 16, 2018
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Presenter, "Taxation of Employment Settlements and Judgements," Labor and Employment Law in Iowa Seminar, September 24, 2018
Bar Admissions
- Iowa
Other Affiliations
- Iowa State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Mock Trial Committee (Co-Chair, 2020-present)
- America's Cultivation Corridor (Advisory Council, 2018-present)
- American Bar Association (Member, 2017-present; Real Property, Trust & Estate Section, 2017-present)
- Iowa State Bar Association (Member, 2017-present; Probate, Trust & Estate Planning Section, 2017-present; Taxation Section, 2017-present)
Contact
606 Walnut Street
Suite 2000
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 243-7100
Website: http://www.belinmccormick.com
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