Atty. Patrick J. McNulty
Co-Author: "Liability for Aiding and Abetting by Silence of Inaction: An Unfounded Doctrine," 29 Tort and Ins, L.J. 14 (1993); "The Privacy Disclosure Tort and the First Amendment: Should the Community Decide Newsworthiness?" 64 Iowa Law Review 185, 1979. Author: "Dalia v.
Civil Practice & More Attorney · Serving Des Moines, IA · 49+ Years Experience
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About Patrick J. McNulty at a Glance
Patrick J. McNulty is an Of Counsel based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Grefe & Sidney, P.L.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on workers comp and litigation. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1977). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1977) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serves clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick J. McNulty
Co-Author
- "Liability for Aiding and Abetting by Silence of Inaction: An Unfounded Doctrine," 29 Tort and Ins, L.J. 14 (1993)
- "The Privacy Disclosure Tort and the First Amendment: Should the Community Decide Newsworthiness?" 64 Iowa Law Review 185, 1979
Author
"Dalia v
United States
- The Validity of Covert Entry," 65 Iowa Law Review 931, 1980; "The Gertz Fault Standard and the Common Law of Defamation: An Argument for Predictability of Result and Certainty of Expectations," 35 Drake Law Review 51, 1986; "Central Bank of Denver v
- First Interstate Bank of Denver: The End of Aiding and Abetting Liability Under Section 10 (b)," 29 Tort and Ins, L.J. 847 (1994); "The Law of Defamation: A Primer for the Iowa Practitioner," 44 Drake Law Review 639 (1996); "The Public Disclosure of Private Facts: There is Life After Florida Star," 50 Drake Law Review 93 (2001)
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick J. McNulty's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick J. McNulty handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Des Moines.
Workers Compensation in Des Moines
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Civil Litigation in Des Moines
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Des Moines
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.
Des Moines Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Des Moines-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Des Moines Choose Patrick J. McNulty
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick J. McNulty's practice in the field of workers comp and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick J. McNulty brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering workers comp and litigation, Patrick J. McNulty can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Des Moines
A Des Moines-based practice means Patrick J. McNulty attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Patrick J. McNulty Handles in Des Moines
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