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About Patrick E. Carpenter at a glance
Patrick E. Carpenter is a Member based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1980), Wyoming (1998), and Colorado (1998). Educated at University of Wyoming (J.D., 1998) and University of Wyoming (B.S., 1995). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of President, 2005-2006) Wyoming State Bar (President, 2006-2008, Campbell County Bar Association. Serves clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Patrick E. Carpenter is a lawyer practicing contracts, personal injury, business planning and 3 other areas of law
- Patrick received a B.S. degree from University of Wyoming in 1995, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Patrick practices in Des Moines, IA
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Patrick E. Carpenter's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick E. Carpenter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Patrick E. Carpenter is one of 67,443 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Iowa →
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.
Patrick E. Carpenter is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Patrick E. Carpenter is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Patrick E. Carpenter is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Iowa →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Patrick E. Carpenter is one of 409,070 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 venue, 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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