Kendal R. Zylstra

Kendal R. Zylstra is an attorney with Carmoney Law Firm, PLLC, whose practice spans civil litigation and appeals. He handles personal injury cases, motor vehicle claims, construction disputes, and appellate matters. Kendal draws on legal research and advocacy experience developed through law school and judicial internships. He is licensed to practice in Iowa and in the federal district courts for both the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa.

Kendal graduated magna cum laude from Dordt University with degrees in Accounting and Business Administration and a minor in Economics. He received recognition as the school’s Accounting, Business, and Economics Student of the Year. He later graduated with high honors from Drake University Law School. At Drake, he served as Articles Editor of the Drake Law Review and participated in trial advocacy programs.

Kendal gained legal experience in all three branches of government while attending law school, including an internship with a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He also worked as a law clerk. This background is relevant to preparing court submissions and understanding how trial records are reviewed on appeal. His current matters involve injuries, automobile incidents, construction disagreements, and other civil disputes requiring legal analysis.

Kendal R. Zylstra was elected to the National Order of the Barristers in recognition of courtroom advocacy. His academic activities also included legal journal editing and competitive trial advocacy. Kendal combines training in business and accounting with courtroom-oriented legal study, a useful background for disputes involving damages, financial evidence, and contractual obligations. His litigation work extends from trial-level issues to appellate proceedings.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Carmoney Law Firm, PLLC
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• Drake University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Dordt University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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