Atty. Michael S. Jones
Michael was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on November 26, 1962. He received the Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation in 1989.
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Michael S. Jones is a Member based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Patterson Law Firm, L.L.P.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1995) and U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Iowa (1995). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 1995) and University of Iowa (B.B.A. Denver, 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations Iowa Defense Counsel Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on November 26, 1962
- He received the Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation in 1989
- Mike has a general practice including but not limited to trial law
- Professional Associations and Memberships Polk County Bar Association Iowa State Bar Association Iowa Defense Counsel Association Defense Research Institute Society of CPCU
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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