Atty. Karin Jean Derry

Atty. Karin Jean Derry

Karin Jean Derry is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, business law, banking law and 5 other areas of law. Karin received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1985, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Urbandale Urbandale 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Karin Jean Derry at a glance

Karin Jean Derry is a Dice Holdings, Inc. based in Urbandale, Iowa. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, employment, business, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2007). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 2006) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1985). Active member of Blackstone Inn of Court) Iowa State Bar Association Polk County Women Attorneys Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR, Polk County Bar Association American Bar Association American Inns of Court. Serands clients in Urbandale, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Karin Jean Derry is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, business law, banking law and 5 other areas of law
  • Karin received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1985, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Karin practices in Urbandale, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Karin Jean Derry's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Karin Jean Derry handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Contracts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Rights

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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 Urbandale 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Karin Jean Derry's law office located?
Karin Jean Derry's law practice is located in Urbandale, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karin Jean Derry handle?
Karin Jean Derry focuses on formation, contracts, employment, business, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Karin Jean Derry practiced law?
Karin Jean Derry has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Karin Jean Derry go to law school?
Karin Jean Derry earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 1985).
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Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 2006
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 2007

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