Atty. Brian A Melhus

Atty. Brian A Melhus

Brian A Melhus is a lawyer practicing appellate, health litigation, labor and employment and 4 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 2008, and has been licensed for 14 years.

West Des Moines West Des Moines 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian A Melhus at a glance

Brian A Melhus is a employment, white collar, product liability, litigation, and health care attorney based in West Des Moines, Iowa. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2012). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 2012) and University of Iowa (B.A. Distinction, 2008). Serands clients in West Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Brian A Melhus is a lawyer practicing appellate, health litigation, labor and employment and 4 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 2008, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Brian practices in West Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Brian A Melhus's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian A Melhus 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.

Brian A Melhus is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Iowa →

White Collar Crimes

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Product Liability

Brian A Melhus is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Iowa →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Brian A Melhus is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Brian A Melhus is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 West 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 Brian A Melhus

Where is Brian A Melhus's law office located?
Brian A Melhus's law practice is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian A Melhus handle?
Brian A Melhus focuses on employment, white collar, product liability, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Brian A Melhus practiced law?
Brian A Melhus has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Brian A Melhus go to law school?
Brian A Melhus earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.A. Distinction, 2008).
How can I contact Brian A Melhus for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa College of Law
- 2012
B.A. Distinction
University of Iowa
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 2012

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