Since June of 1980,
Daniel DeKoter has been working
as an Attorney with DeKoter, Thole & Dawson, P.L.C. - a reputable
law firm that was formerly known as
Corcoran, Skiver and Zito. DeKoter, Thole & Dawson, P.L.C. is
focuses on fulfilling the legal needs of its clients while
maintaining character. It is committed to justice and fairness and
takes pride in serving people who hire it to meet their needs.
Established in 1936, the law firm has a strong business and
employment law practice, offering services to many local companies
with their legal needs. It offers advice to employers on various
matters, such as drafting employee handbooks and advice for
terminating an employee.
A Martindale-Hubbell “AV”
rated lawyer, Daniel
DeKoter attended Maurice-Orange City High School where he
was National Merit Finalist and the winner of William Randolph Hearst
Foundation Senate Youth Program scholarship. He was also a two-time
Iowa High School Athletic Association State Track Meet gold medalist
running the fourth leg on the 440 yard and 880 yard relays.
Thereafter, he enrolled at the Northwestern College (Orange City)
where he studied for one year and then attended Calvin College in
Grand Rapids, Michigan to receive a degree in Philosophy and a Minor
in English. While studying at Calvin College, he was on his dormitory
council and wrote for a student newspaper, the Calvin Chimes.
From 1977 to 1980,
Daniel
DeKoter attended the University of Iowa Law School to
pursue his Juris Doctorate degree. He graduated in the top 20% of his
law school class. While attending the law school, he also wrote for
the Iowa Law Review. In June 1980, Daniel
DeKoter passed the Iowa Bar Examination and started
working with the Corcoran, Skiver and Zito law
firm in Sibley. Over the years, Daniel has gained extensive
experience in personal injury and product liability litigation,
business litigation, business law in general, and estate planning,
wills and trusts.