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Top 3 Qualities to Look for in Your Attorney

Your attorney should not speak in legalese.

Finding an attorney that is a “real person” can be difficult.  Many attorneys surround themselves almost exclusively with other attorneys and are accustomed to speaking in ivory tower legalese.  You should be able to connect with your attorney on a personal level, and he or she should speak to you in plain language that you can understand.  You will be working very closely with this person on issues that are very important to you.  It is important that he or she be down-to-Earth and someone that you connect with.

Your attorney should be accessible.

The most common complaint that clients have of their attorneys is that the attorney is unreachable, does not communicate with them regularly, or does not promptly return your calls.  Your attorney should reach out to you about your case regularly and respond within 24 hours to calls and e-mails.  An open line of communication between you and your attorney is essential to building trust.

Your attorney should be realistic with you about costs and outcomes.

Your attorney’s goal should not be to win at all costs.  Rather, it should be to achieve a favorable outcome for you as efficiently as possible.  It is important that your attorney set realistic expectations at the outset as to the costs you should expect, concerns that the attorney has about the outcome of your case, and the length of time that you should expect your case to take.


Regardless of the nature your case, we have an experienced attorney who will focus on your individual needs. Our team of attorneys works closely together, bringing each of their different fields of experience to bear in order to optimize our client care.

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At O'Flaherty law, we know your citizen status is important to you. That is why our Des Moines attorneys will help you navigate immigration forms with ease and skill.

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Navigate your bankruptcy with our experienced and dedicated Des Moines bankruptcy attorneys. No need to cut corners with our cost effective Des Moines lawyers.

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Trust our Des Moines family and divorce attorneys to put you in the best position possible for your family related cases with our skilled and knowledgable lawyers.

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Our Des Moines probate and estate attorneys have the experience to resolve your legal issues effectively and efficiently so you can focus on what matters.

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Trust our Des Moines guardianship attorneys to help you navigate the complexities of guardianship cases and put your case as a high priority so you can focus on what really matters.

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O'Flaherty Law of Des Moines

2716 Grand Ave., Ste. 2

Des Moines, IA 50312

(515) 207-2006
desmoines.ia@oflaherty-law.com

Hours of Operation

Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Why O'Flaherty Law of Des Moines?

Why O'Flaherty Law of Des Moines?

Why O'Flaherty Law of Des Moines?

Top 3 Qualities to Look for in Your Attorney

Cost-Effective

When we started our firm in the midst of the recession, we learned to survive in a lean environment and pass the savings on to our clients.  As the economy has improved, we have not changed our philosophy.  We are hungry to grow our client base, and so we have intentionally set our rates below what the market will bear.  Our mission is to make each client walk away feeling that they got more value than they paid for.  This is easier to do when we make our prices affordable.

Client-Focused

The secret to our success as a firm is incredibly simple: we build a personal relationship with each of our clients and treat them with the respect that they deserve.  We pride ourselves on our open lines of communication, frequent check-ins with our clients, and our accessibility.  We are here to help you in any way we can, often leveraging our network of resources to assist you with non-legal issues that you may be having.  We are your one-stop problem-solver and trusted adviser.  All attorneys say that they provide excellent client service, but, unlike other attorneys, we practice what we preach.  We make sure every client walks away happy . . . period.

Comprehensive

We are your community law firm.  Our business is built on long-term relationships with our clients.  Our clients have the luxury of building trust over time with one team of attorneys, rather than having to find a new attorney for each different type of matter that arises over the course of their lives.  No one attorney can be experienced at everything.  That is why we have worked hard to assemble a team of attorneys with extensive experience in different areas of experience.  Our attorneys work together closely to bring our collective experience to bear on any issue that may arise for our clients.

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Great at What We Do

Since our business comes entirely from referrals and community involvement, our reputation for quality legal work is our greatest asset . . . and it is extremely important to us.  Each of our attorneys is truly experienced in his or her practice areas, with the highest personal standards of excellence.  We are proud of our reputation in the community, and we did not achieve it by accident.  Our reputation for excellence comes from hard work, continuing education, and an above-and-beyond approach to our clients’ cases.

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Our Des Moines Attorneys are great at what we do! Our excellent Des Moines attorneys put client service first, and it shows.  We have been named one of 2016's 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.  We have received Avvo's 2016 Clients' Choice Award for both Divorce and Estate Planning.  We have an A+ Rating with the better business bureau, with zero complaints.  Kevin O'Flaherty was the recipient of Suburban Life Magazine's Best Under 40 Award for 2015.  Most importantly, many of our past clients have taken the time to leave us glowing heartfelt testimonials.  We understand that every client that chooses to trust us with their legal work is putting faith in us to go above-and-beyond to accomplish their goals, and we take that honor seriously. 

We Provide Comprehensive Representation!  We are your community law firm.  Our business is built on long-term relationships with our clients.  Our clients have the luxury of building trust over time with one team of attorneys, rather than having to find a new attorney for each different type of matter that arises over the course of their lives.  No one attorney can be an experienced at everything.  That is why we have worked hard to assemble a team of attorneys with extensive experience in different areas of experience.  Our Des Moines attorneys work together closely to bring our collective experience to bear on any issue that may arise for our clients.   

We Are Accessible and Put our Clients First!  Have an emergency or questions about your case on the weekend or after hours?  No problem.  Kevin O'Flaherty's cell phone number is (630) 967-4697.  Call him any time day or night and he will make sure that your issue gets resolved.  Unlike many attorneys, we promptly respond to phone calls and e-mails, and make it a priority to get back to our clients immediately.  More importantly, we affirmatively communicate with you about every aspect of your case and work to educate you about the legal process.  Our Des Moines attorneys are friendly, conscientious, and here to serve you. 

We Are Efficient and Affordable!  We know that the last thing most people can afford is expensive legal fees. Our Des Moines attorneys would rather develop long-term relationships with our clients and have them rave about us and the value they received to their friends and family than charge what the market will bear. We have intentionally made our fees affordable, not because we have to, but because we can and we want to help as many people as possible in order to build a reputation for efficiency, effectiveness and value.

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O'Flaherty Law of Des Moines

2716 Grand Ave., Ste. 2

Des Moines, IA 50312

desmoines.ia@oflaherty-law.com

What to Expect From a Consultation

The purpose of a consultation is to determine whether our firm is a good fit for your legal needs. Although we often discuss expected results and costs, our attorneys do not give legal advice unless and until you choose to retain us. Although most consultations are complimentary, some may carry a charge depending on the type of matter and meeting location.

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Check Out Articles and Videos from our Des Moines Attorneys

In this episode, our Des Moines attorney will explain common questions about living trusts.

In this episode, our Des Moines attorney will explain common questions about living trusts.

What is a Living Trust in Iowa?

In this video, our Des Moines trust attorneys explain how a trust is where one person, called the trustee, holds the title to property on behalf of someone else, known as the beneficiary. This can be the same person, allowing for a person to maintain control of the property held in the trust.  Living trusts, specifically, are trusts created while the party creating it is still alive, rather than one that is created upon the person’s death under the terms of something like a well. The beneficiaries named in the living trust will receive the trust property upon your death. In Iowa, the main advantage of making a living trust is to avoid the potential family conflicts and delays of probate court proceedings following your death. Because Iowa doesn’t follow the Uniform Probate Code, a living trust can be a much easier solution than going through Iowa’s complex probate process.


In this episode, our Des Moines attorney covers Iowa Chapter 7 Bankruptcy including What is the process for filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?, Exempt Income and Property from Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, First Meeting of Creditors, and Are There Debts That Cannot Be Discharged?

Bankruptcy for Individual Debtors Iowa Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

In this video, our Des Moines chapter 7 bankruptcy attorneys explain how Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a filing which allows some individual persons to wipe out many debts. It is designed to eliminate most debts, while selling some assets to compensate creditors. Many assets are exempt under Iowa and federal law. A trustee will be appointed by the court to collect the debtor’s non-exempt assets and to sell them to the creditors to repay debts.


In this episode, our Des Moines attorney will explain Aggravated Operating While Intoxicated in Iowa.

What is an Aggravated OWI in Iowa?

In this video, our Des Moines traffic attorneys explain how an aggravated OWI​ involves certain aggravating factors that elevate the charge from a serious misdemeanor to an aggravated misdemeanor​ or felony misdemeanor. Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), is the same as a DUI or DWI in other states, just different terminology. An individual commits the offense of operating while intoxicated if he or she operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other drug or a combination of the two. As in all other states, it is illegal to have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher while driving, or having a controlled substance in the blood as tested through blood, urine, or breathalyzer.


Further Reading from our Des Moines Attorneys

Modifying or Terminating Restraining Orders in Iowa: Legal Process and Requirements

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How Does Parenting Time Affect Child Support in Illinois?

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