Atty. Kermit B. Anderson
Kermit was born and raised in Des Moines. Following graduation from the College of Law at the University of Iowa in 1975, Kermit returned to Des Moines and served a two-year federal clerkship with the Hon.
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About Kermit B. Anderson at a glance
Kermit B. Anderson is an Of Counsel based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Finley Law Firm, P.C.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Iowa U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa U (1975). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1975) and University of Iowa (B.B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Kermit was born and raised in Des Moines
- Following graduation from the College of Law at the University of Iowa in 1975, Kermit returned to Des Moines and served a two-year federal clerkship with the Hon. W.C
- Stuart, U.S
- District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa
- He was an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa from 1977-1981 and U.S
- Attorney from 1981-1982
- Since then, Kermit has been in the private practice of law, engaged primarily in civil litigation
- Kermit was a longtime member of the Editorial Board for Defense Update, the quarterly publication for the Iowa Defense Counsel Association and is a member of the Legal Forms Committee of the Iowa State Bar Association
- He is included in Super Lawyers
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Kermit B. Anderson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kermit B. Anderson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Kermit B. Anderson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Iowa →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Kermit B. Anderson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Kermit B. Anderson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Kermit B. Anderson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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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