Atty. Elissa Holman
Elissa Holman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Privacy and Data Security Law. Elissa, who practices law in Des Moines, Iowa, has been recognized since 2026.
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About Elissa Holman at a glance
Elissa Holman is a personal injury, employment, securities, litigation, and education attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen PC. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Admitted to practice in Iowa, The Iowa State Bar Association (2021). Educated at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law (J.D., 2018). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Education Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Elissa Holman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Privacy and Data Security Law
- Elissa, who practices law in Des Moines, Iowa, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elissa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
- Elissa is a highly successful and knowledgeable professional with nearly two decades of experience in Employment Law, Contract Law, Litigation, and Human Resources
- At Dickinson Bradshaw, Elissa's practice is focused primarily on Employment Law and Civil Litigation
- Her unique background helps her leverage her extensive business, HR and legal knowledge for her clients by helping them get in front of issues, in a proactive manner, to avoid costly litigation and headaches in the future
- Before joining the firm, Elissa spent three years as a litigator in Employment Law, Personal Injury, and Defamation Law
- She has been named a "Rising Star of the Great Plains" for her work by Thomson Reuters each year since 2021
- Prior to becoming an attorney, Elissa climbed the corporate ladder at Bank of America for 16 years where she held various roles as a Senior Vice President in the HR arena
- Her predominant focus during her tenure was in leadership development, executive coaching, training and development, and assisting in the direction and execution of HR operational processes and services for more than 200,000 employees across the globe
- She has also served as a consultant for Fortune 500 companies focusing on the customer and associate experience
Practice Areas Explained
Elissa Holman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elissa Holman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Elissa Holman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Elissa Holman is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Iowa →
Elissa Holman is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Iowa →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Elissa Holman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Elissa Holman is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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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