Atty. David Laird Charles
David Laird Charles is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial litigation, employment litigation. David Laird received a B.A. degree from University of Denver and Parsons College in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.
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David Laird Charles is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1975). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1974) and University of Denver and Parsons College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Laird Charles is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial litigation, employment litigation
- David Laird received a B.A. degree from University of Denver and Parsons College in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
- David Laird practices in Des Moines, IA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Laird Charles handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David Laird Charles is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Iowa →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David Laird Charles is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David Laird Charles is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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