Anna E. Mallen

Anna E. Mallen is a Des Moines attorney whose work focuses on commercial, employment and construction litigation. The work involves analyzing client needs and the documents, laws, and procedures relevant to each matter. The practice addresses issues through advice, negotiation, and, where the published practice covers disputes, litigation.

Anna earned a B.A. magna cum laude from Wartburg College and a J.D. with highest honors from Drake University Law School. That academic background informs the legal research, writing, and analysis involved in the practice. It also provides context for handling regulatory requirements, transactions, or disputes within the stated practice areas.

Anna has experience involving contract disputes, transportation cases, employment litigation, construction disputes, trials, appeals and arbitrations. These matters can call for research, fact gathering, document review, and assessment of the relevant legal and practical options. The nature of the representation varies according to the case, transaction, or regulatory question. The precise legal questions depend on the parties involved, the governing rules and the documents or evidence available in each matter.

Anna E. Mallen has professional experience and service that includes Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition and pro bono legal service acknowledged by local organizations. The combination of these activities and the identified practice provides context for the legal services offered. The work requires clear communication about legal requirements, relevant risks, and the available next steps. Clients can use this guidance to understand the legal process and make informed decisions about how to proceed.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C.
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association
• Member, Polk County Bar Association
• Member, Polk County Women Attorneys
• Member, Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys
• Member, Iowa Defense Counsel Association
• Member, West Des Moines Leadership Academy (Class of 2022)

Licensed State

• Iowa
• Nebraska

Education

• Drake University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wartburg College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) Magna Cum Laude

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