Atty. Thomas A. Palmer
Thomas A. Palmer is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury.
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Thomas A. Palmer is an Attorney based in West Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Lawyer, Dougherty & Palmer, P.L.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1988). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 1988) and University of Iowa (B.A. University, 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations Iowa Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in West Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas A. Palmer is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1981, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Thomas practices at Lawyer, Dougherty & Palmer, P.L.C. in West Des Moines, IA
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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.
Thomas A. Palmer 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.
Thomas A. Palmer is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Iowa →
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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 West 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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