Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Criminal Defense Attorney in Iowa and Wisconsin
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Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Criminal Law Attorney in Iowa and Wisconsin
Gary has been practicing law for more than 25 years. He represents clients in Iowa and Wisconsin in wrongful death, personal injury, auto and trucking accident and state and federal criminal cases.
Gary is a seasoned litigator having tried more than 80 jury trials to verdict as first chair and has experience trying cases in rural, suburban and urban Courts all across Iowa and Wisconsin. He is an excellent strategist and uses his skills and more than 25 years of experience to provide effective and well thought out representation for his clients to help them best achieve their particular goals.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Involved in a car or truck accident? I have you covered. I have more than 25 years of experience in dealing with personal injury cases.
Wrongful Death
Did your loved one die because of someone else’s negligence or fault? I will get justice for you.
Criminal Defense
Charged with a crime in state or federal court? Gary Kendell can help with his expertise and more than 25 years of experience in state and federal criminal defense.
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About Gary W. Kendell
Attorney
Biography
Gary was born and raised in Columbus, Wisconsin. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1989. Gary has lived in central Iowa since coming out to Des Moines to attend Drake University.
Outside of work, Gary volunteers his time helping with the activities that his children are involved in serving in various volunteer, coaching and leadership roles. He has served as Vice President and President of the Home & School Association as well as Co-Chair of the annual fundraiser auction for Sacred Heart School in West Des Moines. Through the years, Gary has served as a member and executive board member for numerous non-profit organizations on the national, state and local level.
In his free time, Gary enjoys spending time with his family and friends, traveling, golfing and honing his foosball skills. Gary lives in Des Moines with his wife Ann and their two children, Elizabeth and Holden.
Education
Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa
- J.D.—1996
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
- B.A. – 1993
- Major: Political Science & Economics
- Minor: Speech Communications
Bar Admissions
- Iowa, 1996
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa, 1996
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa, 1999
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1999
- Wisconsin, 1997
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1997
Practice Areas
- Wrongful Death
- Personal Injury
- Auto and Trucking Accidents
- Employment Discrimination
- Wage and Hour Class Actions
- Premises Liability
- Litigation
- Divorce
- Criminal Defense
Honors and Awards
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Top 25 Motor Vehicle Lawyers
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Polk County Bar Association, Member
- Iowa State Bar Association, Member
- Wisconsin State Bar Association, Member
- Iowa Association for Justice
- American Association for Justice
- National Trial Lawyers Association
Fraternities/Sororities
- Delta Theta Phi
- Phi Delta Theta
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