Atty. Patrick James Spellman
Patrick James Spellman is a lawyer practicing personal injury, litigation, workers compensation and 5 other areas of law. Patrick has been licensed for 52 years.
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About Patrick James Spellman at a glance
Patrick James Spellman is an Attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Spellman, Spellman, Spellman, Spellman, Kealhofer & Spellman. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on wills, probate, medical malpractice, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1974). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Patrick James Spellman is a lawyer practicing personal injury, litigation, workers compensation and 5 other areas of law
- Patrick has been licensed for 52 years
- Patrick practices at Spellman, Spellman, Spellman, Spellman, Kealhofer & Spellman in Des Moines, IA and 1 other location
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Patrick James Spellman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick James Spellman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Patrick James Spellman is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Iowa →
Patrick James Spellman is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Iowa →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Patrick James Spellman is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice 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 James Spellman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 James Spellman is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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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