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Find Civil Litigation Lawyers Near You in Des Moines, IA
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16 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Des Moines, IA
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Showing 16 civil litigation lawyers in Des Moines, IA
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Mueller, Schmidt, Mulholland & Cooling, PLLC
213 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 705-2866 msmcinjurylawyers.com
Walker, Billingsley & Bair Law Office
7755 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322
(641) 552-1399 iowainjured.com
Parrish Kruidenier Law Firm
2910 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 284-5737 parrishlaw.com
Baer Law Office
838 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 279-2000 baerlawoffice.com
RSH Legal - Iowa Personal Injury Lawyers
2600 Grand Ave #213, Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 209-3220 fightingforfairness.com
Van Cleaf & McCormack Law Firm LLP
118 SE 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 288-8030 vancleafandmccormack.com
Patrick H Payton & Associates P.C.
4685 Merle Hay Rd Ste. 105, Des Moines, IA 50322
(515) 284-0928 patrickpaytonlaw.com
Erbe Law Firm
First Floor, 2501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 229-0202 erbelaw.com
Roxanne Conlin & Associates, P.C.
3721 SW 61st St suite c, Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 283-1111 roxanneconlinlaw.com
Elverson Vasey
700 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 243-1914 elversonvasey.com
BrownWinick Law Firm
666 Grand Ave # 2000, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-2400 brownwinick.com
O'Flaherty Law
2716 Grand Ave Ste. 2, Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 297-7607 oflaherty-law.com
Carney Appleby Law
303 Locust St STE 400, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 282-6803 carneyappleby.com
Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C.
801 Grand Ave #3700, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 243-4191 dickinsonbradshaw.com
Grefe & Sidney, P.L.C.
500 E Court Ave # 200, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 245-4300 grefesidney.com
Finley Law Firm, PC
699 Walnut St #1700, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 288-0145 finleylaw.com
Civil litigation lawyers in Des Moines handle disputes between individuals and businesses that go to court. Iowa law follows the Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure for cases filed in Polk County District Court. Whether you face a breach of contract or property dispute a local lawyer can guide you through the litigation process.
What Does a Civil Litigation Lawyer in Des Moines Cost?
Civil litigation lawyers in Iowa typically charge hourly rates between 200 and 500 dollars per hour. Some lawyers offer flat fees for simple cases like small claims. Contingency fees are common for personal injury cases where the lawyer takes a percentage of the settlement. Costs vary by case complexity and lawyer experience. This is general information not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits in Iowa?
Iowa Code section 614.1 sets a two year limit for personal injury and a five year limit for written contracts. The time starts from the date the injury occurred or the contract was broken. You must file your lawsuit before the deadline or you lose your right to sue.
How long does a civil litigation case take in Des Moines?
Simple cases may settle in a few months while complex trials can take over a year. Iowa courts in Polk County often require mediation before trial. The timeline depends on the case complexity and court schedule.
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