James M. Gocke
Attorney
Location
Ankeny, Iowa
Phone
515-964-8777
Fax
515-964-8796
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Jim Gocke is a founding member of the firm. Practicing primarily in commercial real estate, small business law and estate planning, Jim serves clients from around the country. Jim has assisted numerous clients in complex real estate matters, tax-deferred exchanges, government approval for development and Tenant in Common ownership of real estate.
Jim maintains the philosophy in his practice of serving the client for a lifetime, not just one transaction. Over the years, his dedication to client needs and an eye on the “bottom line” has earned him the respect and loyalty of his clients.
Jim brings a background of farming, teaching and small business to the practice. His diverse experience gives him the ability to relate to clients of all business levels and specialties. This has also served him well in his many civic endeavors, including serving in leadership roles for the Ankeny Rotary Club, the Bondurant Lions and the Ankeny Chamber of Commerce, to name a few. Jim has served on numerous community boards and appointed positions.
A graduate of the University of Nebraska and Drake Law School, Jim has been a member of the Iowa State Bar and the Polk County Bar Associations since his admission to practice.
Jim and his wife, Kathy, have three grown children and four grandchildren. Jim enjoys his time away from his practice, where you can find him golfing, fishing, hunting and woodworking. Jim is also an investor in the Iowa Barnstormer Arena Football team.
Areas of Practice
Corporate Law
Real Estate Law
Bar Admissions
Iowa, 1989
Education
Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa
J.D. – 1989
University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
B.S. – 1977
Major in Animal Science/Agricultural Education
Published Works
Agricultural Law Report – Student Editor Drake Agriculture Law Center, 1988-1989
Honors and Awards
2009 Ankeny Chamber Small Business Person of the Year
Professional Associations and Memberships
Student Agricultural Law Association, President, 1988-1989
Iowa State Bar, 1989-Present
Polk County Bar, 1989-Present
Past Employment Positions
Dreher Simpson Jensen, Associate, 1989-1993
Languages
English
