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Hugh James Cain
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Biography
Hugh Cain is a shareholder at Hopkins & Huebner, P.C. A graduate of the University of Washington School of Law, he has practiced in the state and federal courts of Iowa since 1983, and primarily works in employment and local government law.
Hugh has advised and litigated cases for Iowa private employers and local governments on a wide variety of employment, civil rights, safety, and wage issues. He has negotiated collective bargaining agreements and assisted local government boards with governance, open meetings, and open records issues. Hugh is a former chair of the Iowa Bar Association’s Employment Law and Government Practice Sections.
Hugh has substantial experience representing Iowa municipalities in court and other settings. He counsels clients and litigates on land use, city and state code, state and federal law, and taking claims.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
- Cash
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in Iowa for 43 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Hopkins & Huebner, P.C.
2700 Grand Avenue, Suite 111, Des Moines, IA, 50312-5213
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Experience
Honors
2017
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Great Plains Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2016
Preeminent A.V. Rating, 5.0 of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Leader in Iowa - Labor and Employment, Chambers USA
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Great Plains Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2014
Great Plains Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2013
Great Plains Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Great Plains Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2011
Great Plains Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2010
Great Plains Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2009
Great Plains Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2007
Iowa Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
1978
Summa cum laude, Creighton University
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Shareholder, Hopkins & Huebner, P.C.
1993 - 1997
Associate, Hopkins & Huebner, P.C.
Associations
Polk County Bar Association
Member
Iowa State Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member, Labor and Employment Law Section
American Bar Association
Member, Government Practice Sectionn
Defense Research Institute
Member
United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
Admitted
United States District Court for the Southern States of Iowa
Admitted
Sample of Legal Cases
Labor and Employment Cases
Expertise in issues arising in the employment relationship, including wage and hour standards, fair labor practices, family medical leave, civil rights, drug testing, disability, OSHA compliance, and terminatio.
Municipal Law
Advise municipalities on matters such as: annexation, zoning, employment issues, 28E agreements, ordinance and resolution drafting, litigation, and compliance with open meetings and open records law.
Education
1982
University of Washington School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Creighton University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Society for Human Resource Management
Statutory Developments in Employment Law
2016
Not-For-Profit Industry Update Seminar
Employment Law Updates
2016
Nonprofit Organizations Conference
Employment Law Update
2016
ISBA Government Section meeting
Public Employment Law
2016
Iowa State Bar Association
Necessary Policies for Government Employment Handbooks
2016
Iowa Society of CPAs
Wage and Hour Law
2016
Iowa Employment Law Conference
COBRA Basics
2016
Iowa Communities Assurance Pool
Government Employment Law
2016
Hopkins & Huebner Client Seminar
Yours, Mine & Ours: Coordinating Work Comp and Employment Law Issues
2016
Hopkins & Huebner Client Seminar
Wrongful Termination: You Did What?
2016
Employment Seminar 2016
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Updates
2015
Iowa Self-Assured Association Meeting
Coordinating Workers' Compensation and Employment Law
2015
Hopkins & Huebner Client Seminar
New Developments and Emerging Issues in Employment Law
2014
Hopkins & Huebner Client Seminar
Top 10 Iowa Employment Laws
Publications
1994
Drake Law Review
Evolution of Implied Covenant Exception to the Employment at Will Doctrine in Iowa
N/A
Drake Law Review
Evolution of Hostile Environment Claims
Languages
English