Atty. Benjamin R. Merrill
Benjamin R. Merrill is a lawyer practicing general practice, civil litigation, personal injury and 21 other areas of law.
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Benjamin R. Merrill is a divorce, child custody, wrongful death, personal injury, and family law attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2008). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 2008) and St. John's University, Minnesota (B.A., 2005). Active member of Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Benjamin R. Merrill is a lawyer practicing general practice, civil litigation, personal injury and 21 other areas of law
- Benjamin received a B.A. degree from St. John's University, Minnesota in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Benjamin practices in Des Moines, IA
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Benjamin R. Merrill's Areas of Practice
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Benjamin R. Merrill is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Iowa →
Benjamin R. Merrill is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Iowa →
Benjamin R. Merrill is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Iowa →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Benjamin R. Merrill is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Benjamin R. Merrill is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Iowa →
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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