Wayne E. Reames - a Des Moines, Iowa (IA) Corporate Law: General Lawyer

Des Moines Corporate Law: General Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Corporate Law: General
Nonprofit Organizations and Charitable Giving
Tax
Trusts and Estates
Taxation, Trusts and Estates

Attorney Information

Overview

Wayne Reames is a shareholder whose practice emphasizes taxation, tax controversy, trusts and estates, nonprofit organizations and charitable giving, and corporate law. He has been recognized by Chambers and Partners for his corporate practice.

Mr. Reames' practice includes advising clients regarding their business transactions, estate planning, tax planning, and ERISA. With a background in economics and accounting, Mr. Reames brings a multi-disciplinary approach to the practice of law. Mr. Reames is a certified public accountant in the State of Iowa.

Awards and Honors

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Past Lists

2024 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
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2019 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
2018 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
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2016 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
2015 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
2014 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
2013 Great Plains Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- New York University School of Law, New York, New York, 2001
  LL.M.
  Major: Taxation
- University of Michigan Law School at Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2000
  J.D.
  Honors: cum laude
  Honors: Clarence Darrow Scholar
Non Legal Education
- Luther College, Iowa, 1997
  B.A.
  Honors: summa cum laude

Current Employment Position(s)

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Bar Admissions

Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa
U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa
U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Tax Court

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Contact

Des Moines, IA

606 Walnut Street
Suite 2000
Des Moines, IA 50309

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Phone: (515) 283-4660

Fax: (515) 558-0660

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Website: http://www.belinmccormick.com

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