Kimberley K. Baer

Kimberley Baer is the owner and lead attorney of the Baer Law Office in Des Moines, Iowa. With more than 35 years of legal experience, she has built a reputation for combining skilled legal advocacy with exceptional client service. Her diverse practice includes personal injury, business law, family law, and estate planning.

Kimberley earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa and graduated summa cum laude from American Law School. Her early legal career began at the prestigious Skadden Arps in Chicago, where she gained invaluable experience before returning to Iowa to raise her family and build her own law firm focused on client-centered service.

At Baer Law Office, Kimberley handles a wide range of legal matters. Her personal injury work includes car and truck accidents, dog bites, and wrongful death cases. She also works with business clients on contracts, litigation, and company formations. She assists with divorce, custody, and asset division in family law. Estate planning services include wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.

Kimberley is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association, Iowa Association, and Polk County Bar Association for Justice, where she serves on several leadership committees. Kimberley was named “Woman of the Year” by the Leukemia Society and was selected for DSM’s Forty Under Forty. She has been voted Best Law Firm in Des Moines for 10 consecutive years.

Kimberley Baer is known for her thorough preparation, clear communication, and tireless commitment to clients. With extensive courtroom and mediation experience, she ensures that every client understands the legal process and receives strategic, responsive representation across a wide range of legal needs.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Baer Law Office
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Board Member, Iowa Association of Justice
• Member, Polk County Bar Association
• Member, Iowa Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• American Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Iowa
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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