Atty. David Chapman Shinkle
David Chapman Shinkle is a lawyer practicing propane defense, gas explosions, personal injury and 4 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.
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David Chapman Shinkle is an Attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Shinkle & Lynch. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, federal crimes, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Iowa U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1980), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (1987). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1975) and University of Kansas (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations Association of Trial Lawyers of Iowa. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Chapman Shinkle is a lawyer practicing propane defense, gas explosions, personal injury and 4 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
- David practices at Shinkle & Lynch in Des Moines, IA
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
David Chapman Shinkle is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice 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.
David Chapman Shinkle is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
David Chapman Shinkle is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Iowa →
David Chapman Shinkle is one of 6,773 federal crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse federal crimes attorneys in Iowa →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
David Chapman Shinkle is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Iowa →
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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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