Courter Law is a law firm in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, specializing in business, commercial, real estate, and employment law. The firm, led by attorney Bill Courter, serves small and mid-sized businesses throughout the Cedar Rapids area and beyond. With over 30 years of legal experience, Bill combines practical business insight from his prior roles at publicly traded and privately-held companies with his legal expertise to help clients navigate complex transactions. He offers services including buying and selling businesses, drafting business contracts, handling commercial leases, forming new businesses, creating buy-sell agreements, and managing employment law matters. Clients consistently praise his clear communication, accessibility, and ability to deliver results, with 77 Google reviews highlighting his professionalism, reliability, and common-sense approach.
Bill Courter brings a unique blend of legal and business experience to his practice. Before becoming a lawyer, he worked for 17 years as a vice-president and assistant general counsel at McLeodUSA/PAETEC, where he handled mergers and acquisitions, contracts, employment law, and commercial real estate. He earned his law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law with distinction and has been admitted to practice in Iowa state courts and multiple federal courts. His legal work is grounded in plain-English contracts and practical solutions tailored to each client’s needs. He is known for being responsive, available, and committed to building long-term relationships with clients. Outside of his legal work, he has been an active community leader, involved with organizations such as the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, Boys and Girls Club, and Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa.
The firm is located at 3100 Oakland Road NE, Suite A, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It sits just a short drive from 32nd Street Northeast and is about a half-mile from the Avenue of the Saints interstate, Cold Stream creek, and the Blessed Art Thou Arch public artwork. Nearby, Wright Elementary School is approximately 0.6 miles away. The office is situated on Oakland Road Northeast, a key corridor in the northeastern part of the city.
Courter Law is recognized locally for its client-focused service and proven success in closing over 100 business transactions. The firm’s reputation is built on trust, clear communication, and results-driven legal strategies. Bill Courter’s deep roots in the community and decades of combined business and legal experience make him a trusted advisor for entrepreneurs and business owners in Cedar Rapids. His approach, friendly, efficient, and practical, has earned lasting client relationships and consistent positive feedback. For business owners in Cedar Rapids seeking reliable legal guidance, Courter Law stands as a dependable resource.
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