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David C. "Dave" Craig

Des Moines, IA

Trusted employment attorney serving Des Moines.

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David C. "Dave" Craig is an attorney based in Des Moines, IOWA. The practice focuses on Employment.

Based in
Des Moines, IOWA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Employment
  • Handles Employment matters from Des Moines, IOWA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Des Moines) (2025).

About David C. "Dave" Craig: David C. "Dave" Craig is an attorney based in Des Moines, IOWA. The practice focuses on Employment.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

David C. "Dave" Craig represents clients in Des Moines, Iowa across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About David C. "Dave" Craig

David advises clients, including small business owners and professionals, in a broad range of business and tax areas including corporate and business mergers and acquisitions, tax and employee benefits counsel and estate succession planning. This includes the preparation of wills, trusts and related documents. He also assists owners, professionals and executives in the formation and structure of their businesses including contract and compliance matters, and formation of corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships. He has presented topics at a variety of regional, state and local continuing education programs as well as industry and professional trade association meetings.

Following college, Dave served as a line officer in the United States Navy and in the Naval Reserve while attending law school. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for the past twenty years. In addition, he has been a Member of the Board of Governors of the Iowa State Bar Association, President of the Polk County Bar Association and a board member and president of a number of civic, religious, and charitable organizations. Dave is married and the father of two adult children with six grandchildren.

Credentials

Education

  • The University of Iowa

    J.D. · 1975

  • Regis University

    B.S. · 1969

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Des Moines)

    2025

  • Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Des Moines)

    2014

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — ERISA

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — ESOPS

    2026

Locations

Office locations

Main office

699 Walnut Street

Des Moines, Iowa 50309

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  • What areas of law does David C. "Dave" Craig practice?

    David C. "Dave" Craig focuses on Employment.

  • Where is David C. "Dave" Craig located?

    David C. "Dave" Craig primarily serves clients in Des Moines, Iowa, with an office at 699 Walnut Street.

  • Is David C. "Dave" Craig a verified attorney?

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  • How can I schedule a consultation with David C. "Dave" Craig?

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