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Des Moines, IA
United States

Des Moines, IA
United States

Des Moines, IA
United States

Whitfield & Eddy Law

The attorneys at Whitfield & Eddy Law are trusted for their ability to provide carefully crafted, practical, and effective solutions to complex legal challenges. They are steady, knowledgeable, and experienced and take a proactive approach that yields positive outcomes, both in and out of court.

They have extensive experience in a wide range of industries and a reach that extends throughout the Midwest and nationally. Whitfield & Eddy offers a full range of legal services including business, banking, litigation, employment and labor, real estate, transportation, construction, family law, and wills, trusts & estate planning.

In addition to partnering with businesses, they work closely with individuals and families. Combining sensitivity, legal knowledge, and strong advocacy, their attorneys have comprehensive experience handling complex and sophisticated issues.

Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell, Chambers USA, and Best Lawyers among other publications and honors, their attorneys are highly respected in the legal community and hold leadership positions with state and local bar associations, legal societies, and numerous community charitable boards. Their team of more than 40 attorneys is known for its depth of experience, tenacity, and personal commitment. They work collaboratively with colleagues across practices and disciplines to provide the innovative counsel clients expect.

At Whitfield & Eddy, they are dedicated to cultivating the best legal talent, knowledge, and experience, guided by a strong commitment to diversity and inclusiveness. In addition, they strive to embrace the latest digital tools and technologies that promote innovation and enhance their effectiveness and efficiency. Ultimately, their legal focus is on providing counsel that anticipates their clients’ needs so that they can focus on achieving their business and personal goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

They are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that values and respects differences in backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences. Fostering a diverse workplace is central to their collaborative approach and one of their core strengths as a firm. When they bring together talented individuals of many different backgrounds and embrace their multiple perspectives, they are more effective at solving their clients’ complex and sophisticated problems.

In addition, many of their lawyers volunteer their time with nonprofit organizations and professional associations that promote racial, ethnic, and gender diversity in the legal profession. These include Polk County Women Attorneys, Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), and the Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys, among others.

Veterans at Whitfield & Eddy

They are proud to employee a number of attorneys and professional staff who have bravely served in the U.S. armed forces. They salute them for their selfless service for their country and for risking their lives to protect their freedoms.

Industries Served

  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Construction
  • Emerging Companies and Established Businesses
  • Food, Beverage and Hospitality
  • Manufacturing, Distribution, and Retail
  • Real Estate
  • State and Local Government

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Past Events

Jun
21
2023
The 2023 Labor & Employment Practice Group Seminar took place June 21-23, 2023 at the Fairmont Banff Springs....

Publications & News

March
19
2024

Whitfield & Eddy Law (Des Moines, IA) Article: USDOL Withdraws Opinion Letter Regarding Sleeper Berths

Just to recap what has happened, in July of 2019, the Department...
January
22
2024

Whitfield & Eddy Law (Des Moines, IA) Article: Transportation Executive Summary — FMCSA Announces Final Rules for Brokers and Freight Forward Financial Responsibility

Previously, we had reported that the FMCSA had undertaken rule making with respect to certain financial obligations of brokers and...
January
9
2024

Whitfield & Eddy Law (Des Moines, IA) Article: US EPA Announces Proposed Amendments to Air Emissions Reporting Requirements with Impact on Freight-Related Warehouses

Recently, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“US EPA”) announced that it would extend the comment period for a...