Atty. David Douglas Drake
David Douglas Drake is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury. David received a B.A. degree from Drake University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.
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David Douglas Drake is an Attorney based in West Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Lawyer, Lawyer, Dutton & Drake, L.L.P.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1977). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1977) and Drake University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Iowa State Bar Association Iowa Association of Workers' Compensation Lawyers, Inc and Workers Compensation Section, (Member, Board of Governors, 1985-1996) Iowa Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in West Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Douglas Drake is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury
- David received a B.A. degree from Drake University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- David practices at Lawyer, Lawyer, Dutton & Drake, L.L.P. in West Des Moines, IA
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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 Douglas Drake is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
David Douglas Drake is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 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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