Atty. Jeffrey D. Lester
Jeffrey D. Lester is a lawyer practicing municipal law, tort defense & liability, employment law and 1 other area of law.
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Jeffrey D. Lester is a City Atty. based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, and government. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1986) and Illinois (1992). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1985) and University of Iowa (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jeffrey D. Lester is a lawyer practicing municipal law, tort defense & liability, employment law and 1 other area of law
- Jeffrey received a B.S. degree from University of Iowa in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Jeffrey practices in Des Moines, IA
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Jeffrey D. Lester's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey D. Lester 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.
Jeffrey D. Lester 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.
Jeffrey D. Lester is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Iowa →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Jeffrey D. Lester is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Iowa →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Jeffrey D. Lester is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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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