Atty. Michael J. Miller
Michael has represented clients in connection with personal injury, employment, workers’ compensation and business litigation. He also has extensive experience representing clients in family law matters.
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About Michael J. Miller at a glance
Michael J. Miller is a Member based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Patterson Law Firm, L.L.P.. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, employment, workers comp, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2002). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 2002) and University of Iowa (B.A. English, 1998). Active member of Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael has represented clients in connection with personal injury, employment, workers’ compensation and business litigation
- He also has extensive experience representing clients in family law matters
- Professional Associations and Memberships American Bar Association Iowa Bar Association Polk County Bar Association Volunteer Associations and Memberships Kiwanis Cyclone Gridiron Club Hope Lutheran Church
Practice Areas Explained
Michael J. Miller's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Miller 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.
Michael J. Miller is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Michael J. Miller is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Iowa →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael J. Miller 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.
Michael J. Miller is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Iowa →
Michael J. Miller is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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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