About David William
David William Patton is an Iowa attorney whose career spans public service and personal practice. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Iowa State University in 1976 and a Juris Doctor from Drake University in 1978. Those years set the stage for a long-running presence in Iowa’s legal network.
Patton’s public-service knowledge includes a time period as the Buena Vista County Lawyer in 2007. In that position he advised county officers, handled routine county legal issues and represented the county in a variety of hearings. The post put him at the intersection of local authorities and the courts, the place he handled the day-to-day legal questions that maintain county operations running.
Outside of his time with Buena Vista County, Patton has maintained a personal practice. His work in personal practice has included civil matters and administrative problems that commonly arise for people and nearby organizations. Over the years he has handled client consultations, drafted legal files and appeared in courtroom as wanted. He has balanced the procedural needs of litigation with the advisory needs of clients who seek practical answers.
He holds current membership in a professional association, and has remained lively in the legal network in Iowa. That membership reflects ongoing engagement with colleagues and the professional standards of the bar. Patton’s education at Drake and Iowa State, mixed together with his public and private work, has knowledgeable a practice formed by nearby legal establishments and client needs.
As of 2026 he practices at Patton Law Office in Iowa. His current work centers on county authorities matters and general civil practice on the firm, where he advocates for clients and provides legal advisor on a range of issues springing up in nearby and private settings.
