Jodie Clark Mc Dougal, Appellate Attorney in Des Moines, Iowa

Jodie concentrates on appellate, business, construction, employment, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jodie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Business

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• Construction

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• Employment

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• General

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• Insurance

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• IP

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• Landlord/Tenant

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• Litigation

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• Product Liability

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• Real Estate

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Jodie's primary office is at The Davis Brown Tower, 215 10th Street, Suite 1300, Des Moines, IA, 50309-3993. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

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

• How much does it cost to hire Jodie for a appellate case?

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

• Does Jodie offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do appellate cases in Iowa typically take?

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

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

  Jodie 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 — Jodie 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 Jodie?

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

• Is Jodie accepting new appellate clients right now?

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