Philip J. De Koster - Hull, IA
Attorney at De Koster & De Koster
Estate Planning and Probate Lawyers in Hull, IA
1102 Main Street P.O. Box 801 Hull, IA 51239 - 0801
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Hull Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning and Probate
- Real Estate Law
- Appellate Advocacy
- Corporate Law
- Reproductive Technology Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Philip is a 3rd generation lawyer at De Koster & De Koster. He spends most of his time working on estate planning and probate matters, real estate law, corporate law, appellate advocacy, and assisted reproductive technology law. Before joining De Koster & De Koster, he practiced for three years with LaMarca Law Group, P.C., in Des Moines, Iowa.
He obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Drake University where he graduated summa cum laude, Order of the Coif, and was a Dwight D. Opperman Scholar. In addition to his academic achievements, Philip competed on the ABA and National Moot Court teams.
Before attending Drake Law School, Philip graduated with distinction and honors from Iowa State University with a major in Sociology and minors in Criminal Justice, Political Science, and Music.
In his free time, Philip enjoys both indoor and outdoor gardening and is a licensed private pilot. He is an active member of American Reformed Church in Orange City, Iowa, where he has directed the choir and is a youth group leader and Sunday School teacher. He has also served on the boards of various local organizations, the RCA's Commission on Church Order, and Drake Law School's Board of Counselors. Philip has taught business law at Northwestern College and legal writing at Drake Law School. He has also created an award in honor of Dr. K.M. Waggoner to recognize Drake law students who mentor their peers.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Iowa State Bar Association Graduating Senior Award, 2010 - Present
Education
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Legal Education
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Drake University Law School,
Des Moines,
Iowa, 2010
J.D.
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: Order of the Coif
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Drake University Law School,
Des Moines,
Iowa, 2010
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Non Legal Education
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Iowa State University,
Ames,
Iowa, 2013
B.S.
Honors: With Distinction
Major: Sociology
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Iowa State University,
Ames,
Iowa, 2013
Past Positions
- LaMarca Law Group, P.C., in Des Moines, Iowa, Attorney, 2010 - 2013
Classes and Seminars
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Business Law, Northwestern College
- Legal Writing, Drake University Law School, 2011 - 2017
Bar Admissions
- Iowa, 2010
- Supreme Court of the United States of America, 2018
Other Affiliations
- Sioux County Bar Association
- Iowa State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Contact
1102 Main Street
P.O. Box 801
Hull, IA 51239 - 0801
Phone: 712-439-2511
Fax: 712-439-2519
Email: Send a message
Hours: M-F; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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