Atty. Eric Hoch
Eric Hoch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Construction Law and Insurance Law. Eric, who practices law in Des Moines, Iowa, has been recognized since 2024.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Des Moines, IA
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About Eric Hoch at a Glance
Eric Hoch is a construction, insurance, and appellate attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Finley Law Firm PC. Educated at The University of Iowa (J.D., 2004). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Des Moines) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Serves clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Hoch
- Eric Hoch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Construction Law and Insurance Law
- Eric, who practices law in Des Moines, Iowa, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eric is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Eric Hoch's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Hoch handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Des Moines.
Construction Law in Des Moines
Eric Hoch is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Iowa →
Insurance Law in Des Moines
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Eric Hoch is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Iowa →
Appellate Practice in Des Moines
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Eric Hoch is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Iowa →
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 Eric Hoch
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 Eric Hoch's practice in the field of construction, insurance, and appellate.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering construction, insurance, and appellate, Eric Hoch 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 Eric Hoch 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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