Ross F. Barnett
ROSS F. BARNETT is a shareholder with the Des Moines firm of Abendroth & Russell, P.C., where he practices in the areas of real estate, estate planning and probate. His practice also emphasizes landlord / tenant litigation. He received his B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1992 and his J.D. degree, with honors, from Drake University in 1995. Ross is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association (Real Estate and Title Examination Section and Probate Section). He is the author of numerous legal source books on real estate, probate, and landlord / tenant law.
Did You Know?
Ross has written several published handbooks on landlord & tenant relations. The latest version is in use by the Polk County magistrates in small claims court.
Year Joined Firm
- 2000
Areas of Practice
- Residential Real Estate
- Title Examination & Title Insurance
- Landlord & Tenant Law
- Wills & Trusts
- Probate and Estate Administration
- Guardianships & Conservatorships
- Living Wills and Powers of Attorney
- Commercial Real Estate & Leasing
Bar Admissions
- Iowa
Education
- Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa
- J.D. - 1995
- Honors: with Honors
- Grinnell College
- B.A. - 1992
- Major: English
- Minor: Religious Studies
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Iowa State Bar Association, Real Estate, Title Examination and Probate Sections
- Polk County Bar Association
- Urbandale Chamber of Commerce

