Austin Petty Cutright, Health Care Attorney in Des Moines, Iowa

Austin concentrates on health care and insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Austin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

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Austin's primary office is at Des Moines, IA. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Austin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Austin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Austin for a health care case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Austin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Austin offer a free consultation?

  Austin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Austin's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Austin's current terms during booking.

• How long do health care cases in Iowa typically take?

  Simple health care matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Austin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Austin take my case if I'm outside Des Moines?

  Austin is licensed in Iowa. Matters governed by Iowa law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Austin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Austin?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Austin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Austin accepting new health care clients right now?

  Austin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.