Mark A. King

Mark A. King is a West Des Moines, Iowa, attorney who represents people injured at work and in other accidents through King Law, PLLC. His practice focuses on workers’ compensation and personal injury claims, including disputes with employers and insurance companies. Mark handles claim denials, hearings, appeals, return-to-work issues, and injuries affecting a person’s ability to earn a living. He works with injured employees to pursue medical benefits and financial recovery under applicable law.

Mark graduated from Creighton University in 1997 and earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence, with honors, from Drake University Law School in 2001. After law school, he clerked for judges in the Polk County District Court and the Iowa Court of Appeals. His legal education and judicial clerkships provided experience with court procedures, case evaluation, and legal research. Those foundations remain relevant to the contested claims and appellate matters that arise in his injury practice.

Earlier in his career, Mark represented insurance companies and employers, gaining substantial experience with the opposing side of workplace injury claims. He later shifted his work toward representing injured individuals. His cases have involved back and neck injuries, shoulder conditions, amputations, spinal surgeries, and wrongful death. Mark has also handled claims arising from negligent drivers and has presented arguments before the Iowa Court of Appeals and Iowa Supreme Court. This background helps him assess insurers’ positions and prepare responses.

Mark A. King emphasizes personal attention and communication in cases where an injury creates financial and medical uncertainty. He evaluates available evidence, explains the claims process, and advocates for people who face disputed benefits or liability questions. His experience on both sides of injury litigation offers a practical view of how claims are investigated and defended. He works to make legal choices understandable while pursuing the benefits or compensation supported by each client’s circumstances and evidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, King Law
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Polk County Bar Association
• Member, Iowa Association of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

Licensed State

• Iowa

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