John Haraldson
DesMoines,IA
Summary
Licensed to practice in all Iowa courts since 1992; Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals; Federal Circuit Court of Appeals; United States Supreme Court
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant City Attorney II, Senior Litigator
City of Des Moines, Iowa
04.2015 - Current
- Represented the city in court proceedings, upholding municipal interests and defending against claims or lawsuits.
- Represented the City in a number of civil jury trials involving the City Police Department in both Federal and State Court.
- Represented the City in a number of matters involving City Ordinances before the Federal District Court and Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Appeared before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in numerous civil matters.
- Conducted training sessions for city employees on relevant on matters related to civil litigation and Fourth Amendment issues.
- Mentored junior attorneys within the department, fostering professional development and growth opportunities.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Collaborated with city officials for improved compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Managed outside counsel relationships efficiently while monitoring budgets and ensuring high-quality representation for the city.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
Principal Attorney
Haraldson Law Offices
08.2005 - 04.2015
- Facilitated dispute resolution between parties through mediation efforts, avoiding lengthy courtroom battles whenever possible.
- Developed innovative solutions to complex legal issues faced by clients, applying creative problem-solving techniques when necessary.
- Facilitated client intake and case evaluation
- Assisted discrimination clients with administrative process involved in such claims, including Completing require complaint forms, the investigative process, and obtaining administrative releases for both state and federal claims.
- Expanded the firm's practice areas by incorporating new fields of law into its portfolio of services offered to clients in other employment fields such as ERISA.
- Lead attorney in a number of civil jury trials over the course of ten years.
- Engaged in a number of appeals before the Eighth Circuit, Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and Iowa Supreme Court.
- Engaged in a number of EEO Hearings involving Federal Employees on behalf of those employees.
- Presentation in numerous seminars involving litigation and workplace practices.
- President of Iowa Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers, from 2000 to 2010.
- Involved in office sharing relationship with Sellers Law Office including the shared supervision of office staff.
- Organized continuing education opportunities for staff members, promoting ongoing learning and development within the firm.
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Roger J. Kuhle, P.C.
10.1993 - 08.2005
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and motions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
- Managed a diverse caseload, primarily in the area of employment law, discrimination law and civil rights law, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Provided legal advice to businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
- Assisted discrimination clients with administrative process involved in such claims, including Completing require complaint forms, the investigative process, and obtaining administrative releases for both state and federal claims.
- Second chaired to senior attorney in a number of civil trials.
- First chaired a number of trials for clients in employment, civil rights, and personal injury cases.
Associate Attorney
Barrett Law Officers
06.1992 - 10.1993
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and motions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
- Assisted Principal, John Barrett, in litigating cases. Second chaired three trials
- Drafted and filed Appellate Briefs
- Provided legal advice to clients and potential clients in the area of employment law and civil rights.
- Assisted senior attorneys with complex cases, contributing to the successful resolution of challenging disputes.
Education
J.D. -
University of Iowa, College of Law
Iowa City, Iowa06-1992
Bachelor of Arts - Political Scient And History
University of Minnesota, Morris
Morris, MN06-1987
Skills
- Legal analysis and case evaluation
- Substantial litigation experience at all stages: Administrative, Trial, Appellate
- Contract drafting
- Legal research and brief writing
- Trial Advocacy
- Oral Advocacy
Timeline
Assistant City Attorney II, Senior Litigator
City of Des Moines, Iowa
04.2015 - Current
Principal Attorney
Haraldson Law Offices
08.2005 - 04.2015
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Roger J. Kuhle, P.C.
10.1993 - 08.2005
Associate Attorney
Barrett Law Officers
06.1992 - 10.1993
J.D. -
University of Iowa, College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Scient And History
University of Minnesota, Morris
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