Atty. Mark E. Spellman

Atty. Mark E. Spellman

Mark E. Spellman is a lawyer practicing litigation, general practice, legal malpractice and 6 other areas of law.

Des Moines Des Moines 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark E. Spellman at a glance

Mark E. Spellman is an Attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Spellman, Spellman, Spellman, Spellman, Kealhofer & Spellman. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1994). Educated at DePaul University (Masters Degree, 1995) and Drake University Law School (JD, 1994). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark E. Spellman is a lawyer practicing litigation, general practice, legal malpractice and 6 other areas of law
  • Mark received a degree from DePaul University in 1995, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Mark practices at Spellman, Spellman, Spellman, Spellman, Kealhofer & Spellman in Des Moines, IA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Mark E. Spellman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark E. Spellman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Mark E. Spellman is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Iowa →

Wrongful Death

Mark E. Spellman is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Iowa →

Personal Injury

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.

Mark E. Spellman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Mark E. Spellman is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Iowa →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Mark E. Spellman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark E. Spellman

Where is Mark E. Spellman's law office located?
Mark E. Spellman's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm is Spellman, Spellman, Spellman, Spellman, Kealhofer & Spellman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark E. Spellman handle?
Mark E. Spellman focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Mark E. Spellman practiced law?
Mark E. Spellman has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Mark E. Spellman go to law school?
Mark E. Spellman earned their education at (Masters Degree, 1995); (JD, 1994).
How can I contact Mark E. Spellman for a consultation?
You can contact Mark E. Spellman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Mark E. Spellman received?
Mark E. Spellman's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

Masters Degree
DePaul University
- 1995
JD
Drake University Law School
- 1994

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1994

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