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Cody J. Edwards

Des Moines, IA

Trusted tax attorney serving Des Moines.

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Cody J. Edwards is an attorney based in Des Moines, IOWA. The practice focuses on Tax and Tax Litigation.

Based in
Des Moines, IOWA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Tax · Tax Litigation
  • Handles Tax and Tax Litigation matters from Des Moines, IOWA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Des Moines) (2025).

About Cody J. Edwards: Cody J. Edwards is an attorney based in Des Moines, IOWA. The practice focuses on Tax and Tax Litigation.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Cody J. Edwards represents clients in Des Moines, Iowa across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Cody J. Edwards

Cody leads Dickinson Law’s state and local tax practice and focuses on sales, use, and property tax controversy and litigation, multistate taxation, and general sales and use tax counseling. Cody has successfully represented before Departments of Revenue taxpayers of all sizes in industries including construction, manufacturing, health care, hospitality, technology, and agriculture. Mr. Edwards takes a creative approach to the practice of law, which includes utilizing the tools provided by the Iowa Administrative Procedures Act to help solve his clients’ state tax issues. As a former attorney with the Iowa Department of Revenue, Cody brings unique insight to Iowa tax issues.Mr. Edwards serves on the Board of the Iowa Taxpayers Association where he is an active member of the Sales and Use Tax Committee. Cody is a regular contributor to the Iowa Table SALT blog, JD Supra, and is the editor of the Iowa Chapter of the American Bar Association’s Sales and Use Tax Deskbook.

Credentials

Education

  • The University of Iowa

    J.D. · 2011

  • The University of Iowa

    BA

  • The University of Iowa

    JD

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • Iowa, American Bar A

    ACTIVE

  • Iowa, Iowa State Bar

    ACTIVE

  • Iowa, Polk County Ba

    ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Des Moines)

    2025

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — in America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2023 for work in:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax - 2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law - 2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax - 2022

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law - 2022

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax - 2021

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law - 2021

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

Locations

Office locations

Main office

801 Grand Avenue, Suite 3700

Des Moines, Iowa 50309-8004

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  • What areas of law does Cody J. Edwards practice?

    Cody J. Edwards focuses on Tax and Tax Litigation.

  • Where is Cody J. Edwards located?

    Cody J. Edwards primarily serves clients in Des Moines, Iowa, with an office at 801 Grand Avenue, Suite 3700.

  • Is Cody J. Edwards a verified attorney?

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  • How can I schedule a consultation with Cody J. Edwards?

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