Kerrie M. Murphy, Employment Attorney in West Des Moines, Iowa

Kerrie concentrates on employment, general, litigation, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kerrie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Employment

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• General

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• Litigation

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• Workers Comp

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Kerrie's primary office is at 1501 42nd Street, Suite 465, West Des Moines, IA, 50266. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

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

• How much does it cost to hire Kerrie for a employment case?

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

• Does Kerrie offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do employment cases in Iowa typically take?

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

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

  Kerrie 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 — Kerrie 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 Kerrie?

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

• Is Kerrie accepting new employment clients right now?

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