Christopher J. Langpaul

Christopher J. Langpaul graduated summa cum laude from Drake University in 2004 with a B.A. in Business Management. He continued at Drake to pursue a joint degree through the Drake Law School and the Drake University College of Business and Public Administration. In 2007, he received his J.D. with highest honors from Drake Law School and his Masters in Business Administration through the Drake College of Business. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Iowa.

Prior to joining LaMarca & Landry, Mr. Langpaul clerked for the general counsel to a real estate developer. He also worked for an ethanol production company and a renewable fuels development company.

Mr. Langpaul is part of the LaMarca & Landry, P.C. Business Practice Group, and splits his time equally between business litigation and transactional work. He practices primarily in the areas of business law, real estate law, construction law and civil litigation. Mr. Langpaul also holds an active real estate salesperson’s license in the State of Iowa.

Mr. Langpaul was one of thirty-three local business and professional leaders to be inducted into the 2010 Class of the West Des Moines Leadership Academy. The West Des Moines Chamber Leadership Academy is an intensive, year-long, regionally-oriented leadership development program designed to give potential and emerging leaders the skills, knowledge, and ongoing support they need to succeed in the West Des Moines community. It is designed for outstanding individuals who desire to sharpen their leadership skills and gain a greater understanding of the region’s economy and community networks. It is taught by local leaders for local leaders. Mr. Langpaul currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Leadership Academy.

Bar Admissions:

• Iowa
• Nebraska
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa

Education

• Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa – J.D.
  • Honors: Summa Cum Laude
  • Honors: Order of the Coif
• Drake University College of Business & Public Administration, Des Moines, Iowa – M.B.A. Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa – B.S.B.A
  • Major: Business Management
  • Honors: Summa Cum Laude

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Iowa State Bar Association (ISBA)
  • Litigation Section Council Member, 2010-13
• American Bar Association (ABA) West Des Moines Leadership Academy
  • Class of 2009-10
  • Board Member 2010-13
• National Association of Realtors (NAR)
• Iowa Association of Realtors (IAR)
• Young Professionals Connection (YPC) of greater Des Moines
• Delta Theta Phi, Law Fraternity International