Atty. Kathryn A. Smith
Kathryn was born and raised in Casa Grande, Arizona. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona, graduating with a B.A. in Communication with minors in Law and Psychology.
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Kathryn A. Smith is an Associate based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Patterson Law Firm, L.L.P.. They have 3+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2023. Their practice focuses on family law, workers comp, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2023). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 2023) and University of Arizona (B.A. Communication, 2020). Active member of Iowa State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division American Bar Association. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kathryn was born and raised in Casa Grande, Arizona
- She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona, graduating with a B.A. in Communication with minors in Law and Psychology
- Kathryn moved to Des Moines to attend law school at Drake University Law School where she participated as a member of the arbitration team and practiced in the Drake Legal Clinic as a student attorney
- While in law school, Kathryn gained valuable experience at other law firms in the areas of insurance defense, employment law, and general civil litigation.Hobbies:Reading, watching scary movies, baking
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kathryn A. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Kathryn A. Smith is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Iowa →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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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