Atty. Sara R. Laughlin

Atty. Sara R. Laughlin

Sara R. Laughlin is a lawyer practicing employment & labor law, preventive counseling, employment litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Des Moines Des Moines 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About Sara R. Laughlin at a glance

Sara R. Laughlin is an Attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Iowa U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa U (2007). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 2007) and Gustavus Adolphus College (B.A., 2004). Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Sara R. Laughlin is a lawyer practicing employment & labor law, preventive counseling, employment litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Sara R. received a B.A. degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Sara R. practices in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Sara R. Laughlin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sara R. Laughlin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Sara R. Laughlin is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Iowa →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Sara R. Laughlin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Sara R. Laughlin is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sara R. Laughlin

Where is Sara R. Laughlin's law office located?
Sara R. Laughlin's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sara R. Laughlin handle?
Sara R. Laughlin focuses on employment, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Sara R. Laughlin practiced law?
Sara R. Laughlin has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Sara R. Laughlin go to law school?
Sara R. Laughlin earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact Sara R. Laughlin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Drake University Law School
- 2007
B.A.
Gustavus Adolphus College
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Iowa U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa U
Admitted: 2007

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