Atty. Janet E. Burkhead

Atty. Janet E. Burkhead

Janet E. Burkhead is a lawyer.

Des Moines Des Moines 21 Years Experience 21 year
Call (515) 561-5173

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About Janet E. Burkhead at a glance

Janet E. Burkhead is an IA Dept. of Administrative Servs. based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Iowa U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa U.S. Dist (2005). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 2005) and Iowa State University (B.S. Iowa, 1978). Serves clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Janet E. Burkhead is a lawyer
  • Janet E. received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Janet E. practices in Des Moines, IA

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 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.

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Janet E. Burkhead's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Janet E. Burkhead has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
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Janet E. Burkhead earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S. Iowa, 1978).
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Education

J.D.
Drake University Law School
- 2005
B.S. Iowa
Iowa State University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Iowa U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa U.S. Dist
Admitted: 2005

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