Experienced Iowa Attorneys
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At Pendleton Law Firm, P.C., we are dedicated to bringing experienced and professional lawyers to everyday people with legal needs throughout Iowa. Its easy to schedule an appointment with our lawyers. Our main office is located in West Des Moines, Iowa, near Valley West Mall, right off I-235. You can come to our lawyers' offices, talk to our lawyers by telephone (once we have completed a quick conflicts check), or, in certain circumstances, our attorneys will come to you.
Civil Rights ◊ Employment Law ◊ Family Law ◊ Personal Injury
Civil Rights
A civil right is an enforceable right or privilege, which, if interfered with by another, gives rise to an action for injury. Examples of civil rights are freedom of speech, press, and assembly; the right to vote; freedom from involuntary servitude; and the right to equality in public places. Discrimination occurs when the civil rights of an individual are denied or interfered with because of his or her membership in a particular group or class. Statutes have been enacted to prevent discrimination based on a person's race, sex, religion, age, previous condition of servitude, physical limitation, national origin, and in some instances sexual preference. We are here to help you if you believe that your civil rights have been violated.
To schedule an appointment with one of our Civil Rights attorneys, call us toll free at 888-340-8147.
Employment Law
Employment law protects employees from mistreatment by their employers. The law establishes fair wages, limits the number of hours worked in a week, prevents children from being exploited, regulates the cleanliness of the workplace, and requires employers to take precautions to protect their employees and prevent dangerous accidents.
Employment law protects other rights of employees, too. Laws have been passed to establish standards that employers must follow in providing benefits, such as health insurance to their employees; this includes additional coverage for health problems that arise due to conditions of the job or workplace. Employment law also includes protection against discrimination in the workplace based on race, gender, religion, disability, or veteran status, and makes provisions for the employment of foreigners. Employment law ensures that employees cannot be overworked, placed in an unhealthy or dangerous environment, or rendered unable to work without appropriate compensation. Employment law also guarantees that workers can't be unfairly discriminated against, and allows foreigners a period of time during which they can legally work in the country. Employment law is what stands between modern employees and the crimes that became widespread during the Industrial Revolution. We are here to help you if you believe that your rights have been violated.
To schedule an appointment with one of our Employment Law attorneys, call us toll free at 888-340-8147.
Family Law
Family law is a practice area that encompasses the legal issues that face families. These issues include: divorce, spousal support, child support, custody, division of assets and liabilities due to divorce, adoption, termination of parental rights, paternity, dependency and child neglect, and protection from abuse. As counselors, we assess and advise clients of their legal rights. This is one of the most stressful experiences in life. We are here to help you understand the issues you face and to assist you in presenting your case to the judge, whether it be a custody, a property or a visitation issue.
To schedule an appointment with one of our Family Law attorneys, call us toll free at 888-340-8147.
Personal Injury
Personal injury is a legal term for an injury to the body, mind, or emotions, as opposed to an injury to property. The term is most commonly used to refer to a type of tort lawsuit alleging that the plaintiff's injury has been caused by the negligence of another. The most common types of personal injury claims are road traffic accidents, accidents at work, tripping accidents, assault claims, accidents in the home, product defect accidents (product liability) and out-of-state accidents. If the negligence of another party can be proved, the injured party may be entitled to monetary compensation from that party. In today's environment of medical subrogation and other mounting medical issues, we are here to assist you through your injury and on to a fair settlement of your claims.
To schedule an appointment with one of our Personal Injury attorneys, call us toll free at 888-340-8147.
We provide free consultations for employment law, civil rights violations and personal injury matters.
Contact Our Attorneys
It is easy to schedule an appointment with our lawyers. Our main office is located in West Des Moines, Iowa, near Valley West Mall, right off I-235. You can come to our lawyers' offices, talk to our lawyers by telephone (once we have completed a quick conflicts check), or in certain circumstances, our attorneys will come to you.
