David M. Repp

Nonprofit / Charities Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Des Moines, Iowa

35+ years experience

Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen PC

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

515-246-4556

https://www.dickinsonlaw.com/attorney_profile/david-m-repp/

801 Grand Avenue, Suite 3700, Des Moines, IA 50309-8004

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Bio

David practices primarily in the area of taxation. He provides a broad range of tax counsel to small businesses on topics including federal and state income tax planning, taxation of employee benefits, equity structure and mergers, and succession planning. He also counsels and advises clients with respect to the management of their wealth to minimize estate and inheritance taxes through the use of asset protection trusts, grantor trusts, powers of appointment, lifetime gifts, QTIP trusts and generation skipping trusts. As part owner of a family farm operation, David provides income tax, FICA tax and succession planning counsel to many farm clients. David practices primarily in the area of taxation. He provides a broad range of tax counsel to small businesses on topics including federal and state income tax planning, taxation of employee benefits, equity structure and mergers, and succession planning. He also counsels and advises clients with respect to the management of their wealth to minimize estate and inheritance taxes through the use of asset protection trusts, grantor trusts, powers of appointment, lifetime gifts, QTIP trusts and generation skipping trusts. As part owner of a family farm operation, David provides income tax, FICA tax and succession planning counsel to many farm clients.

Practice Areas

Nonprofit / Charities Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Nonprofit / Charities Law, Des Moines (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Tax Law, Des Moines (2022)
Lawyer of the Year: Nonprofit / Charities Law, Des Moines (2021)
Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Des Moines (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Nonprofit / Charities Law, Des Moines (2014)
Lawyer of the Year: Tax Law, Des Moines (2012)
Recognized: Nonprofit / Charities Law
Recognized: Tax Law
Recognized: Trusts and Estates
Special Focus: Litigation

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Education

The University of Iowa, J.D., graduated 1990

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Reviews

Jeffrey Thompson

2 weeks ago

Exceptional tax counsel for our nonprofit's complex restructuring

Our organization, a mid-sized educational nonprofit, recently undertook a significant restructuring that involved merging with a smaller entity. The tax implications were daunting, with concerns about our 501(c)(3) status, unrelated business income, and the handling of restricted grants. David Repp was recommended to us, and his 35 years of focused tax experience were immediately apparent. He didn't just give us answers; he walked our board through the nuances of federal and state tax planning, explaining the 'why' behind each strategic recommendation. His deep knowledge of nonprofit law, underscored by his recent 'Lawyer of the Year' recognition in that field, gave us immense confidence. He crafted a meticulous plan that protected our assets and ensured compliance, saving us from potential pitfalls we hadn't even identified. The one area where we occasionally felt a slight delay was in email response times during particularly busy periods, which we understand given his expertise and demand. However, when we had scheduled calls or urgent matters, he was fully present and thorough. Working with David and the team at Dickinson Bradshaw was a decisive factor in our successful transition. For any Iowa business or nonprofit navigating complex tax waters, his counsel is invaluable.