Atty. Barbara M. Tapscott

Atty. Barbara M. Tapscott

Barbara M. Tapscott is a lawyer practicing labor and employment.

Des Moines Des Moines 34 yrs experience 34 year
Call (515) 850-5465 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Barbara M. Tapscott at a glance

Barbara M. Tapscott is an Iowa Dept. of Inspections & Appeals based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1992), District of Columbia (1994), and Iowa (1999). Educated at George Washington Univ. School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Iowa State Univ. (B.S. Iowa, 1979). Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Barbara M. Tapscott is a lawyer practicing labor and employment
  • Barbara received a B.S. degree from Iowa State Univ. in 1979, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Barbara practices in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara M. Tapscott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara M. Tapscott handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Des Moines are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barbara M. Tapscott

Where is Barbara M. Tapscott's law office located?
Barbara M. Tapscott's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara M. Tapscott handle?
Barbara M. Tapscott focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Barbara M. Tapscott practiced law?
Barbara M. Tapscott has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Barbara M. Tapscott go to law school?
Barbara M. Tapscott earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S. Iowa, 1979).
How can I contact Barbara M. Tapscott for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
George Washington Univ. School of Law
- 1992
B.S. Iowa
Iowa State Univ.
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1992
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1994
Iowa
Admitted: 1999

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