Atty. Daniel Lee Flaherty
Daniel Lee Flaherty is a lawyer practicing health care, government administration, civil rights-discrimination and 1 other area of law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from Northwest Missouri State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Civil Rights Discrimination & More Attorney · Serving Des Moines, IA · 44+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Lee Flaherty at a Glance
Daniel Lee Flaherty is an Asst. Co. Atty. based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on litigation, civil rights, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in Texas (1982), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1983), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1985), and Iowa (1989). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1982) and Northwest Missouri State University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Lee Flaherty
- Daniel Lee Flaherty is a lawyer practicing health care, government administration, civil rights-discrimination and 1 other area of law
- Daniel received a B.A. degree from Northwest Missouri State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Daniel practices in Des Moines, IA
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Daniel Lee Flaherty's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Lee Flaherty handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Des Moines.
Civil Litigation in Des Moines
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil Rights in Des Moines
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Government & Administrative Law in Des Moines
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Daniel Lee Flaherty is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Iowa →
Health Care Law in Des Moines
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Des Moines
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 venue, 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.
Des Moines Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Des Moines-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Des Moines Choose Daniel Lee Flaherty
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel Lee Flaherty's practice in the field of litigation, civil rights, government, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Lee Flaherty brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Daniel Lee Flaherty can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation, civil rights, and government, Daniel Lee Flaherty can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Des Moines
A Des Moines-based practice means Daniel Lee Flaherty attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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