Elissa Holman, Education Attorney in Des Moines, Iowa

Elissa concentrates on education, employment, litigation, personal injury, and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Elissa handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Education

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Elissa's primary office is at 801 Grand Avenue, Suite 3700, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309-8004. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

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

• How much does it cost to hire Elissa for a education case?

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

• Does Elissa offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do education cases in Iowa typically take?

  Simple education 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. Elissa gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

  Elissa 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 — Elissa 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 Elissa?

  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. Elissa will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Elissa accepting new education clients right now?

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