John Hofmeyer IV

Growing up I learned how to serve client interests from my father and grandfather, who are both attorneys in northeast Iowa. They taught me to take a hands-on approach to learning and to work hard to understand the underlying causes of a conflict, not just address the immediate problem. I applied that philosophy throughout my academic and professional education by learning the construction industry beginning as a carpenter and then architectural intern at OPN Architects, SOM, and Kahler Slater Architects. After I earned my Bachelors of Architecture from Iowa State University and my Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa, I took a position as General Counsel with a contractor in eastern Iowa. Those experiences give me a pragmatic legal view based in developing and tailoring solutions to each client’s unique problem. I was born and raised in Oelwein, Iowa. Today I live in Iowa City with my wife Brooke and two Great Danes. I traveled extensively throughout my life, including living in and studying architecture in Rome for five months, but Iowa has always drawn me back. When I am not working or traveling, I spend my free time giving back to my community through volunteer opportunities and helping to further ballroom dancing in the Cultural Corridor through Hawkeye Ballroom and USA Dance. I believe my diverse experiences and interests help me better understand my clients’ needs and serve each client more effectively.

University of Iowa

J.D. (2012) | Law

2009 - 2012

Honors: With Distinction

Iowa State University

B. Arch. (2009) | Architecture, Political Science, Mathematics

2004 - 2009

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Associate

Arenson Law Group, PC

2014 - Current

Attorney

Law Offices of John W. Hofmeyer IV, Attorney at Law

2014 - 2015

Vice President & General Counsel

Randy's Carpets & Interiors

2013 - 2014

Of Counsel

Law Offices of John W. Hofmeyer III, Attorney at Law

2012 - 2014

Research Attorney

Arenson Law Group, PC

2011 - 2012

Law Clerk

Randy Trca Law Firm

2010 - 2012

Summer Judicial Law Clerk

Sixth Judicial District of Iowa

2010 - 2010

Summer Architectural Intern

Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM)

2007 - 2007

Summer Architectural Intern

OPN Architects

2006 - 2006

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ABA Forumn on Construction Industry

February, 2015

American Bar Association

Member

Current

Activities: Construction Law Forum

Iowa State Bar Association

Member

Current

Activities: Construction Law, Business, and Corporate Counsel Sections

Wisconsin State Bar Association

Member

Current

Jefferson Society, Inc.

Member

Current

Iowa

Since 2012

Minnesota

Since 2014

Wisconsin

Since 2014

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