Atty. Patrick V. Waldron
Professional Associations and MembershipsHe joined the Patterson Law Firm in 1995. Pat is a member of the Polk County, Iowa State (including the Litigation and Workers' Compensation Section), and American Bar Associations Litigation Section.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Des Moines, IA · 31+ Years Experience
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About Patrick V. Waldron at a Glance
Patrick V. Waldron 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 workers comp and litigation. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1995). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 1995) and Marycrest College (B.A. History, 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick V. Waldron
- Professional Associations and MembershipsHe joined the Patterson Law Firm in 1995
- Pat is a member of the Polk County, Iowa State (including the Litigation and Workers' Compensation Section), and American Bar Associations Litigation Section
- He has served in several committees including Civil Litigation, Legislative Committee, Workers’ Compensation Legislative Committee, Co-Chair of the Iowa CLE Seminar Committee for the Workers' Compensation Section of the Iowa Bar Association
- Pat has been a speaker at the Iowa Workers' Compensation Symposium, the Iowa Workers' Compensation Lawyers Annual Seminar and the Iowa State Bar Association Seminar on topics including bad faith litigation, penalty benefits, trial presentation, cumulative injury law and ethics
- Volunteer Associations and Memberships Pat is active in civic and charitable organizations including the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Beaverdale Little League, Van Meter Booster Club, Iowa Soccer Association and Iowa Housing Fund
- Honors & Awards Pat has received the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick V. Waldron's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick V. Waldron 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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Des Moines Choose Patrick V. Waldron
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 V. Waldron's practice in the field of workers comp and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick V. Waldron brings 31+ 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 V. Waldron 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 V. Waldron 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 V. Waldron Handles in Des Moines
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