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Joel E. Fenton
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Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 165-300 per hour
Contingency
25%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Iowa for 29 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 1996
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024
Location
Joel Fenton
309 Court Avenue, Suite 224, Des Moines, IA, 50309
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Joel E. Fenton's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Upfront and honest
Great job on my disability case. Was able to tell me exactly what was needed, what to do, and how things would progress. Went into hearing more prepared than needed to win.
Posted by Caleb | March 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney
He worked for us
We pestered him and he was very understanding. He’s busy you might not get a call back with in 5 minutes, but stay chill he’s probably working on your case.
Posted by Alex | February 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Great Attorney
Joel was incredibly professional and communicative throughout the entire process of settling my car accident. Thanks to him I was fully compensated for my injuries.
Posted by Lauren | February 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Easy to work with!
Joel has helped me with several business contracts and communications as well as represented me in a court in a guardianship case. Joel provided helpful guidance to ensure my contract needs were met and added language to proactively address potential risk. He communicated with me throughout the pro...
Posted by David K Daniel | August 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Better than the Other Guy
I have Joel taking over my case after denial at the Admin Hearing. He is handling the appeal. I am impressed that he seems to be much more proactive and positive in his actions than my previous attorney. He sees many flaws in the judge's decision and seems much less given to acceptance of the judg...
Joel E. Fenton's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have come to know Joel over the years through his work with the Iowa Association for Justice. Joel chairs the Amicus Brief Writing Committee. The Amicus Committee writes briefs in support of issues that are pending on appeal. Joel is a skilled writer. Speaking with Joel it is obvious that he has a passion for his clients he represents. He has a command of current case law that position his clients for success in what ever legal arena they may enter. I recommend Joel for any legal fight a person need to engage in!"
"I have worked with Joel numerous times and have always been pleased with his professionalism and preparedness. He is an excellent attorney and cares about his clients."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.
Suspension issued in IA, 2024
updated on 06/16/2025This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Suspension issued in IA, 2024
updated on 12/09/2024This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Suspension issued in IA, 2020
updated on 08/20/2020This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2018
Roxanne Conlin Public Service Award, Iowa Association for Justice
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Joel E. Fenton
Associations
2018 - Present
Tribal Bar, Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa (Meskwaki Settlement)Member
2017 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2017 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2016 - Present
Iowa Association for JusticeChairman, Amicus Committee
2016 - Present
Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy GroupMember
2016 - Present
C. Edwin Moore American Inn of CourtMaster of the Bench
2016 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2014 - Present
Veterans' AdministrationAccredited Attorney
2014 - Present
Iowa Association for JusticeGovernor at Large, Board of Governors
2014 - Present
National Organization of Veterans' AdvocatesMember
2013 - Present
Polk County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesSustaining Member
1996 - Present
Iowa Association for JusticeSustaining Member
1996 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
Education
1996
Drake University Law School
JD
1991
Wartburg College
BA
Speaking Engagements
2015
Spring CLE
Clients Relations and Ethics
2000
Rapid Fire: Tips for Practitioners
Drive Now and Talk Later: Cellular Phone Use and the Motor Vehicle Accident in Iowa
1999
Personal Injury Seminar
EMTALA, Federal Law, and State Tort Actions
Publications
1998
Drake Law Review
The Tort of Bad Faith in Iowa Workers' Compensation Law
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Can a judge increase bond amount at arraignment when bond had previously been set & posted?
04 Mar 2020
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Could this be considered malicious prosecution or something else?
02 Aug 2019
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Can a deputy be held liable for a death if he did not follow protocol on the 911 call
13 Mar 2019