$ 150-250 per hour
Erik S. Fisk
About Erik
Biography
Erik has law firm experience in consumer rights, family law, real estate, contracts, business, employment law, wills and estate planning, and intellectual property issues in public art.
Erik is also a certified SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), and has substantially limited and focused his practice to deliver cost-efficient legal services through the use of automation, virtual technologies, and pricing models that make legal services affordable for ordinary people.
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Iowa for 20 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2005
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Location
Fisk Law Firm
400 SE Gateway #552, Grimes, IA, 50111
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Posted by Margaret | April 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Shank vs. Shreegi
A golden tongued orator, Mr. Erik Fisk calmly and professionally gave the opposing clients just enough room to hang themselves without taking the case to trial. Due to the tragic death of my best friend, my cat, Zac, and the trauma associated with his death, settling out of court became desirous for ...
Erik Fisk
Replied last April 18, 2018Thanks Margaret - I'm glad we were able to get you the result you needed.
Erik S. Fisk's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Fisk is an excellent advocate for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a client in need. He is also an asset to the Avvo Community, providing invaluable resources to those seeking help."
"Excellent attorney. Very knowledgeable on all aspects of labor and employment law; very thorough and tenacious litigator."
"This lawyer is knowledgeable, efficient and talented. I endorse this lawyer."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
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"I endorse Erik. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Erik and I represented opposing parties in an employment related matter. Although we disagreed, I respected him. He was a very effective advocate for and defender of his client. His competence and understanding of his client were evident."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Thomas Foley
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Experience
Honors
2012
Peer & Judge Review - BV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Highest Honors, Drake University Law School
2005
Order of the Coif, Order of the Coif
2004
The Jeff Gilbert Memorial Writing Award, Drake Law Review
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Human Resources Director, City of Grimes
2012 - 2018
Member, Whitfield & Eddy, PLC, Des Moines, Ia
2006 - 2008
Adjunct Instructor, Des Moines Area Community College
2005 - 2011
Associate, Whitfield & Eddy, PLC, Des Moines, Ia
1999 - 2000
Associate Instructor, Indiana University
Associations
2014 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationReal Estate & Title Law Section Council
2013 - Present
Greater Des Moines PartnershipMember - Attraction and Retention Council
2013 - Present
Greater Des Moines PartnershipInternship Initiative Task Force
2012 - Present
Society for Human Resource ManagementSPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources)
2012 - Present
Blackstone American Inn of CourtAssociate
2012 - Present
Central Iowa Chapter of SHRMMember
2005 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Polk County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Polk County Volunteer Lawyer's ProjectVolunteer
2011 - 2011
International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy
Education
2005
Drake University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Indiana University-Bloomington
MA - Masters
1999
Drake University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Stormwater Regulation
Stormwater Permits
2013
Webinar on Guns in the Workplace
Guns in the Workplace
2013
Resolving Local Access and Road Disputes
Quiet Title Actions
2013
Nationwide Webinar
Weather-Related Absenteeism: Policies, Payroll Adjustments, Telecommuting, and More
2013
Lunch Presentation
Is this Discrimination?
2013
Hot Topics in Labor & Employment Law
FLSA/Wage & Hour Compliance
2013
FMLA Master Class
FMLA - Military Leave
2013
FMLA Master Class
FMLA - New Developments
2013
Annual Meeting
Employment Law for the Super HR Department
2012
Employment Law Seminar
FLSA / Wage & Hour Crackdown
2012
Advanced Issues in Real Estate Law
Environmental Issues - Contaminated Property Transactions
2012
2012 Family Law Seminar
Cloud Computing in Family Law
2009
Construction Contracts and Claims
Contract Basics and Stopping Work
2008
LLC Overview
Is an LLC Right for You?
2008
Construction Contracts and Claims
Local and Federal MBE/DBE Requirements
2006
Iowa State Bar Association
The Online Pusherman: Regulation of Spam and Online Pharmaceutical Sales
Publications
2014
HRHero.com (A Division of BLR)
Iowa Employment Law Letter (Various)
2013
Employer Oriented Legal Blog
Iowa HR Lawyer
2013
HRHero.com (A Division of BLR)
Iowa Employment Law Letter (Various)
2013
Wolters Kluwer publication
State by State Guide to Design and Construction Contracts and Claims
2012
BLR - Business and Legal Resources
Iowa - 50 Employment Laws in 50 States
2011
Aspen Publishers
State-by-State Guide to Construction Contracts and Claims
2007
Access to Government in the Computer Age : an Examination of State Public Records Law
Email, Public Records and Public Meetings Statutes, and Their Impact on Public Employee Privacy in Cyberspace
2007
Defense Update: The Iowa Defense Counsel Association Newsletter
The "I'm Sorry" Law - A New Instrument for Professionals and the Defense
Languages
French
English
Spanish
Activity
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