Bob Andeweg practices primarily in the real estate area, concentrating primarily in commercial real estate. Bob focuses his practice on transactional, leasing development and valuation issues regarding real estate. In addition, he also provides advice to a variety of business clients regarding general corporate transactions, including organizational, development and start-up issues, board of directors operations and duties and general contract drafting and negotiations.
Bob received his J.D., with honors, in 1987 from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, serving as a member and Editor-in-Chief (1986-1987) of the Drake Law Review. In 1984 he received his B.A. from Central College in Pella, majoring in Political Science and minoring in Economics.
Bob is currently serving as the Mayor of Urbandale, Iowa (population 36,000). Prior to being elected Mayor, Bob served on the City Council for six years, and on the Planning and Zoning Commission for six years prior to the City Council.
Speeches & Publications
Iowa's IOLTA Program: A New Way to Finance Public Service Activities in Iowa, 35 Drake L. Rev. 365 (1985-1986).
A Social Host Who Furnishes Intoxicants to an Intoxicated Guest May Be Civilly Liable Under Common-Law Principles for Damages Sustained by a Third Person as a Result of the Intoxicated Guest's Tortious Conduct. - Clark v. Mincks (Iowa 1985), 35 Drake L. Rev. 433 (1985-1986).
Basic of 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges, BrownWinick Client Seminar - Legal Strategies to Protect and Grow Your Business (2006) (Speaker).
Annual speaker and panelist at Iowa Real Estate Association Commercial Real Estate Expo.
Community Involvement
Board of Directors, Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association, 2006-2008
Mayor, City of Urbandale, 2005-present
Board Member, Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors' Bureau, 2005-2008
Member, Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, 2005-2008
City Council Member, City of Urbandale, 2000-2005
Planning and Zoning Commission, City of Urbandale, 1995-2000