Build something beautiful. We’ve got your back.

About us

Real estate, business, and land use attorney. Des Moines focused.

With over 20 years of legal practice, a real estate development background, and small business experience, Conveyance Law advises clients on more than just legal considerations, but how they intersect with their specific business or development goals and objectives.

Experience means something. We know what it's like to:

Make Payroll

It’s not a question of whether to pay them, but how.

Buy your first house

A mix of excitement and uncertainty.

Sign a personal guaranty

If it all goes South, they’ll turn to you to make it right.

Revise a proforma

It takes a lot of work to make a deal pencil out.

Sign a commercial lease

Obligating you to cover the rent for years.

Risk it all on a dream

Your idea against the world.

Services

What we do

Commercial Real Estate

Purchase Agreements
Title Opinions / Title Objection Letters
Commercial Leases
Landlord-Tenant Matters
Escrow Services / Closings
Financing / Loan Documents
Loan Opinions: Admissibility; Enforceability; TIF; Historic Tax Credits
Tax Credit Transaction Structuring (Historic and LIHTC)
Zoning and Entitlements
Platting and Easements
Condominiums / Townhomes

Business Entities

Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
Corporations
Partnership Agreements

Residential Real Estate

Purchase Agreements
Title Opinions
Transfer Documents
Residential Leases
Landlord-Tenant Matters
Escrow Services / Closings

Pricing

Simple, flat rate fees allow us to focus on your goals rather than on billing hours.

While not feasible in every case, we strive to offer flat rate legal fees for our services. Flat rate legal fees benefit clients in several ways:

Predictability

We provide clients with a clear and predictable cost for their legal services. This allows our clients to budget for legal services and avoid unexpected costs.

Transparency

Our fees are agreed upon in advance, which allows clients to understand the costs associated with their legal matter. Our clients know what to expect.

Efficiency

Flat rate legal fees provide an incentive for us to work efficiently and complete the task as soon as possible, as we are paid a fixed fee regardless of the time spent.

Simplicity

Flat rate legal fees can simplify the billing process for clients, as they do not have to keep track of hourly billing statements or worry about being billed for every phone call or email.

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Larry James is one of Des Moines' finest real estate attorneys. Larry takes a pragmatic and fair approach to his advocacy for his clients that results in solutions to challenging real estate projects.
Jake ChristensenPresident, Christensen Development

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Extremely responsive and very well connected in Iowa, which is a great combination. Not only can Larry provide the level of service we need, he can accomplish things other attorneys can’t given his network.
Dustin DetzlerGeneral Counsel, TWG Development

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I’ve had the privilege to work with Larry over the past 10 years on a variety of items. He’s always been attentive, knowledgeable, and thorough. Larry’s attention to detail and timeliness are things we can rely on.
Scott JarvisSenior Vice President, Fortress Bank

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For nearly a decade, Larry has consistently proven his level of expertise through his ability to navigate our organization through any situation that arises. He executes with thoughtfulness which is apparent in his responsiveness and the creativity he lends in identifying solutions that best suit our needs. Our team has full confidence that we are in good hands with Larry.
Abbey GilroyExecutive Director, Neighborhood Development Corporation