Tony Colacino practices primarily in the areas of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, leases, and development, with significant experience in municipal eminent domain law and utility issues. Prior to joining Nyemaster Goode, Tony practiced for over 25 years with the Bradshaw Firm in Des Moines.
Tony has spoken on issues relating to real estate transactions and eminent domain, and has been a long-time member of the Legal Forms Committee of the Iowa State Bar Association where he has been the primary drafter of the residential purchase agreement form. He has been past chair of the Legal Forms Committee, a member of the Real Estate Section Council of the Iowa State Bar, and the Chair of the Newsletter Committee of the Real Estate Section. He currently provides real estate and title services on a pro bono basis to the Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity.
Speeches & Publications
Commercial Real Estate in Iowa (Lorman 2001).
Fundamentals of Real Estate Closings in Iowa (Lorman 2004).
A Primer on Eminent Domain (Condemnation) Law and Practice (Halfmoon 2005).
An Overview of Iowa Eminent Domain (Condemnation) Law and Procedure(University of Iowa Law School 2005).
Practical Realities for Purchase Agreements, Title Insurance/Surveys (Hubbell Realty 2006).
How Recent Case Law and Legislation Developments in Eminent Domain Will Impact You (NBI 2006).
Community Involvement
Polk - Des Moines Taxpayers Association
Board of Directors, 1988-2002
United Way of Central Iowa
Board of Directors, 1994-2000
Finance Committee, 1994-2002
West Parks Foundation
Board of Directors, 1993-1998; Chair, 1995-1996
Notre Dame Club of Des Moines
Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, 1993
Past President, Board Member and Coach, West Des Moines Little League
Special Recognition
The Best Lawyers in America, 2006-2012
Chambers USA - Real Estate, 2003-2011
Fellow, Iowa State Bar Foundation
Great Plains Super Lawyers, Real Estate, 2009-2012
Martindale-Hubbell Rating
AV® Preeminent
Academic Achievements
Judge Roger Kiley Fellowship
Phi Beta Kappa
Associations & Affiliations
American Bar Association
Section of Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law
Section of State and Local Government Law
Iowa State Bar Association
Real Estate Section
Environmental Law Section
Government Practice Section
Real Estate Section Council, 2002-2005
Chairman, Real Estate Newsletter Committee, 2007
ESS Subcommittee to Develop E-file Services, 2007
Member, Legal Forms Committee, 1991-present; Chair, 1996-1998
Polk County Bar Association
Professional Experience
Adjunct Professor, Modern Real Estate Transactions, Drake University Law School, 2000-2002
Bradshaw, Fowler, Proctor & Fairgrave, P.C., 1974-2001
Professional Recognition
Listed in Best Lawyers® Linking Lawyers and Client Worldwide