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Specialties

As a litigator, my goal is to help clients withstand the conflicts that come with business ownership so that you can focus on the prosperity of your business. I enjoy learning about you and your industry and providing peace of mind when issues arise. As your attorney, my goal is to develop an in-depth understanding of you and the issue and use innovative solutions to act as your advocate.  

My Approach

When approaching a complex legal issue, I strive to develop a deep understanding of you and your goals to craft a practical and effective strategy. I believe being exceedingly prepared and maintaining clear communication is essential to effective resolution. I am emphatic that legal conflict is stressful and time consuming – my job is to make it as painless and effortless as possible.  

More About Me

Having grown up in Des Moines, I have an appreciation for the local community and all it has to offer. I received my B.A. from Iowa State University in 2018 in Political Science. After undergrad, I worked for a year in the association management industry where I received a wide range of experiences that lead to my interest in small business. I graduated from Drake University with my J.D., high honors, in 2022, and was admitted to the Iowa Bar that same year. During my time at Drake, I was the Media Editor of the Drake Law Review, served as a Legal Research Teaching Assistant, and externed for the Honorable Justice Edward Mansfield of the Iowa Supreme Court. I also completed the Iowa Supreme Court Scholar Research Opportunity, during which I wrote and presented on an article with the Honorable Justice Edward Mansfield. I am currently a member of the Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations as well as the Polk County Women Attorneys.   

My Specialties

  • Commercial Disputes
  • Employment & Labor
  • Employment Litigation
  • Litigation
  • Construction
  • Family Law

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Summary of 8th Circuit Opinion in Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Reynolds

01-19-2024 The United States Court of Appeals recently ruled on the constitutionality of Iowa’s ag gag law, providing clarity on whether the scope of 2019 amendments to the law are unconstitutional under the First Amendment. Iowa’s ag gag laws prohibit (1) accessing an agricultural production facility by false pretenses and (2) making a false statement or...
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Assistant

Cheryl Mendehall

515-558-8840

Undergraduate

Iowa State University

B.A., Political Science, 2018

Legal

Drake University Law School

J.D., high honors,  2022

Admitted

Iowa, 2022

Memberships & Associations

  • Polk County Bar Association
    Member
  • Iowa State Bar Association
    Member
  • American Bar Association
    Member
  • Polk County Women Attorneys
    Member; Membership Chair