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Joseph  J.  Porter

Joseph J. Porter Attorney

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(319) 896-4088 (319) 366-1917 jporter@spmblaw.com Cedar Rapids, IA
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(319) 896-4109 osmith@spmblaw.com

Practice Area

  • Business and Commercial Litigation
  • Banking and Finance
  • Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights
  • Real Estate Law

Bar Admissions

  • Iowa, 2020

Education

  • University of Iowa College of Law, JD, with high distinction, 2020
    • Dean's Award in Secured Transactions
    • Faculty Award in Administrative Law 
    • Merit-based Full Tuition Scholarship 
  • Georgia State University, MA, 2017
    • Philosophy 
  • Iowa State University, BA, magna cum laude, 2015
    • Philosophy

Joseph Porter is a litigation attorney practicing in business and commercial litigation, banking and finance, bankruptcy and real estate law. 

Mr. Porter graduated with high distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2020. During law school, he participated in the Baskerville Moot Court Team and the Legal Clinic. 

Mr. Porter was born and raised in Western Iowa. He earned his undergraduate degree in Philosophy, magna cum laude, from Iowa State University in 2015. He continued his studies at Georgia State University, where he served as a graduate student teacher while earning his master’s degree in Philosophy. 

Professional Affiliations

  • Iowa State Bar Association
    • Commercial and Bankruptcy Section
    • Construction Law Section
    • Litigation Section
  • Linn County Bar Association

Presentations & Publications

Presentations

  • Survey of Recent Iowa Supreme Court Ethics Opinions for the Association of Corporate Counsel Forum, 06/07/2024
  • Regulatory Changes and Case Law Updates for Financial Institutions, 08/04/2022
  • Donor Intent and Iowa's Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act Webinar, Iowa Hospital Association, 08/18/2021

Publication

  • Are the Second and Third Round of Stimulus Payments Subject to Garnishment? 04/05/2021

Honors & Awards

  • Included in Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Ones to Watch
    • Commercial Litigation

News & Events

2024

  • Joseph Porter Included in Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Ones to Watch: Cedar Rapids, 8/15/2024

  • Porter and Hartley to Present at ACC Corporate Counsel Forum, 6/3/2024

2020

  • SPMB Welcomes Five New Associates, 10/23/2020

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