Atty. Christopher L. McDonald

Atty. Christopher L. McDonald

Christopher L. McDonald is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, appellate practice, complex litigation and 1 other area of law.

Des Moines Des Moines 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher L. McDonald at a glance

Christopher L. McDonald is a employment, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Iowa U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa U.S. Distr (2001). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 2001) and Grand View College (B.A., 1997). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher L. McDonald is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, appellate practice, complex litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Christopher L. received a B.A. degree from Grand View College in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Christopher L. practices in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher L. McDonald's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher L. McDonald 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.

Christopher L. McDonald is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Iowa →

Civil Litigation

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

Christopher L. McDonald is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Christopher L. McDonald is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher L. McDonald

Where is Christopher L. McDonald's law office located?
Christopher L. McDonald's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher L. McDonald handle?
Christopher L. McDonald focuses on employment, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Christopher L. McDonald practiced law?
Christopher L. McDonald has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Christopher L. McDonald go to law school?
Christopher L. McDonald earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Christopher L. McDonald for a consultation?
You can contact Christopher L. McDonald directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Christopher L. McDonald received?
Christopher L. McDonald's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 2001
B.A.
Grand View College
- 1997

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Iowa U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa U.S. Distr
Admitted: 2001

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