Attorney Profiles

Keith E. Luchtel

Keith E. Luchtel

700 Walnut, Suite 1600
Des Moines, IA 50309-3899
Phone: (515) 283-3142
Fax: (515) 283-3108
kel@nyemaster.com

Keith Luchtel joined the firm in 1973 and currently serves as legislative counsel to several businesses, civic groups, and associations. He also represents clients before administrative agencies. He has tried several jury cases while serving in the Litigation Department and served several years as corporate counsel to the City of Clive, Iowa.

Speeches & Publications

Keith has given numerous speeches and written articles on legislative and political matters presented to a variety of professional and trade associations.

Associations & Affiliations

American Bar Association
Iowa State Bar Association
Polk County Bar Association

Professional Experience

USAF Officer, 1964-1970. Served as pilot, test pilot and in special operations. Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism and eighteen Air Medals for service in Vietnam.
Practice Areas
Special Recognition

The Best Lawyers in America, 2010
Inducted into the Iowa Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame, June 28, 2007
Presented the John F. Sanford Award "in recognition of dedicated and tireless efforts to improve the quality of health care in Iowa" by the Iowa Medical Society, April 22, 2006
Presented the Harrison "Skip" Weber Friend of the First Amendment Award by the Iowa Freedom of Information Council, September 22, 2006
Honorary Pioneer Lawmaker by the Iowa Pioneer Lawmakers Association before a joint convention of the Iowa Senate and House of Representatives, April 4, 2001

Martindale-Hubbell Rating

AV®

Education

United States Air Force Academy (B.S., 1964) 
Drake University (J.D., 1973)

Academic Achievements

Order of the Coif
Surveys Editor, Drake Law Review, 1972

Bar Admissions

Iowa, 1973