LeGrant Law Firm, P.C.

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/01/11/iowa-sex-discrimination-lawsuit-settlement-277000/72163166007/

We are proud to call Ellen McComas a client and couldn't be happier for her!

Her husband, in same Iowa state job, was paid much more. So she sued ― and won Ellen McComas was hired by the state to replace her husband as a disability hearing officer, but was paid much less than him and another man

We are pleased to announce today's verdict in favor of our client Kaitlyn Roth in her case against her former employer First Capitol Baking Inc. The jury found First Capitol illegally terminated Kaitlyn in retaliation for requesting an accommodation. While the jury made a modest award for emotional distress, it fully awarded her the amount she requested for lost wages (~$23,000). Additionally, under the Iowa Civil Rights Act we will recover Kaitlyn's attorney's fees and expenses which are likely to be significant.

Congrats to Kaitlyn!

Eight years in a row! We are pleased to announce that Andy LeGrant has once again been named as a "Great Plains Super Lawyer." From superlawyers.com: "Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations."

A DECADE!!!

Happy birthday to LeGrant Law Firm! It's been 10 years since our practice officially came into existence, and we've been using our advocacy skills to pursue workplace justice ever since. We're a bit wiser, a bit more battle-hardened, and as enthusiastic as ever to pursue our clients' objectives both in and out of the courtroom.

Ten years ago, setting up shop felt like (and actually was) a huge leap of faith. Now, we have a track record of handling routine and cutting edge matters alike.

Thanks to those who have believed in and supported this thing. Here's to another 10 years!

We are pleased to announce that, for the seventh straight year, Andy LeGrant has been named as a "Great Plains Super Lawyer." From superlawyers.com: "Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations."

Honored to once again receive this distinction as our fight for workplace fairness continues.

We are happy to announce that this afternoon a Poweshiek County jury returned a verdict in favor of our client Katina Woodfork. The jury found in favor of Katina on her hostile work environment claim against her former employer, Jeld-Wen, Inc., and awarded her $35,000 in emotional distress damages. Additionally, pursuant to the Iowa Civil Rights Act, Katina will be entitled to recover her attorney's fees and litigation expenses.

Congratulations, Katina!

We are pleased to announce that today a Pottawattamie County jury returned a verdict in favor of our client Rich Young. While the jury reduced the award due to the Defendant's "failure to mitigate damages" defense, it awarded Rich back pay. More specifically, the jury found that the employer illegally subjected our client to workplace drug testing.

Congrats Rich!

This Teen Reported Her Chili's Manager For Sexual Harassment And Her Coworkers Threw A Party To Shame Her

A prime example of how an employer should NOT respond to a complaint of sexual harassment (article contains profanity):

https://www.buzzfeed.com/juliareinstein/this-teen-reported-her-chilis-manager-for-sexual-harassment?utm_term=.bi2gZg1LM #.odNMYMvVx

buzzfeed.com The manager was originally transferred to another Chili's location, but has since been fired.

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We are pleased to announce that yesterday a district court in Monroe County entered judgment in our client Zane Algreen's favor. The favorable ruling followed a trial to the Court about a week ago on our fraudulent transfer claim. This recent trial followed a favorable verdict in a jury trial in the spring of 2015. After the first trial and verdict, we uncovered evidence that the defendant was moving/transferring assets to prevent Mr. Algreen from satisfying his judgment and collecting any of the money he was owed.

With the most recent judgment, the Court awarded our client punitive damages and held the individual defendant liable, along with the corporate defendant, for the underlying judgment (from the first trial). In addition, we anticipate that the defendants will be liable to our firm for additional attorney's fees associated with the second lawsuit we filed and second verdict we obtained on Mr. Algreen's behalf.

This case truly presents an example of a gritty and determined client who was prepared to go the distance for justice. Congratulations to Zane!

LeGrant Law Firm is seeking candidates to fill its office manager position. There are two possibilities for this position:

1. Part time hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00 - 5:00 and Wednesday 1:00 - 5:00; OR

2. Full-time hours for exceptional candidates.

Job duties include answering phones, greeting clients, conducting potential client interviews, drafting potential client memoranda, scheduling/calendaring, communicating with vendors, and addressing various other law practice management issues.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills (both verbal and written), have a professional demeanor/presentation, and exhibit outstanding organizational abilities.

Candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to Andy LeGrant via email ([email protected]).

LeGrant Law Firm is seeking candidates to fill its full-time office manager position. Job duties include answering phones, greeting clients, conducting potential client interviews, drafting potential client memoranda, scheduling/calendaring, communicating with vendors, and addressing various other law practice management issues.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills (both verbal and written), have a professional demeanor/presentation, and exhibit outstanding organizational abilities.

Ideally, the position will be filled by someone on a long-term basis, but summer employment is a possibility as well.

Candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to Andy LeGrant via email ([email protected]).

Former employee’s lawsuit against city set for 2016 trial

LeGrant Law Firm in the news: proud to represent a whistleblowing client.

http://amestrib.com/news/former-employee-s-lawsuit-against-city-set-2016-trial

amestrib.com A lawsuit filed by a former city of Ames employee claiming he was fired in retaliation for disagreeing with his supervisor on plans for the city’s new water treatment plant and disclosing those arguments to other city administrators will be heard at trial in 2016.

Trial result: we are pleased to announce that a jury has returned a verdict in favor of our client Zane Algreen on his claim of unpaid wages/commissions. The Monroe County jury awarded Mr. Algreen approximately $22,000. Under Iowa law our firm will also be entitled to recover attorneys' fees against the defendant.

Congratulations, Zane!

LeGrant Law Firm officially came into existence three years ago today. This past year we've settled into our new office space, added our first associate attorney Maggie White, and brought on our office manager Antonia Sicilia. I don't know what the future holds, but if the past three years are any indication, I can't wait to find out.

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We are pleased and proud to welcome Antonia Sicilia as our full-time office manager. Antonia is a recent Drake University graduate who previously worked with our firm part-time as an administrative assistant. She well help our office run as a well-oiled machine as we continue to fight for fairness in the workplace.

West Des Moines man says Casey's fired him because he's gay

An article about one of our wonderful clients:

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20140223/NEWS01/302230080/West-Des-Moines-man-says-Casey-s-fired-him-because-he-s-gay?Frontpage

We're proud to represent people, like Wayne, who make a stand for workplace fairness!

desmoinesregister.com Wayne Shimer would have liked for his husband to be able to visit him at the Casey's General Store where he worked, just north of Des Moines' city limits.

Seattle-Area Teenager Loses Job After Wearing Broncos Jersey To Work

No, one's sports team preference is not a "protected class" but this is silly. In fairness, there seems to have been some confusion on his return to work but employers... USE COMMON SENSE.

http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/style-points/201401/seattle-area-teenager-loses-job-after-wearing-broncos-jersey-work

thepostgame.com Nathaniel Wentz thought when his boss told him to wear a jersey to work on Sunday, he could wear any team's uniform. Apparently not. Wentz, 17, worked...

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Happy Thanksgiving from LeGrant Law Firm!

LeGrant Law Firm is currently looking for an individual who will translate documents from English to Spanish from time to time for a reasonable fee. Please contact Andy LeGrant (respond here or email [email protected]) if you have any recommendations.

It's official--Maggie White has been sworn in as an Iowa lawyer and is now an associate attorney with the firm. Congratulations, Maggie!

LeGrant Law Firm is pleased and proud to announce that Maggie White has received word that she passed the bar exam! Maggie will officially join the firm as an associate attorney next week after she is sworn in.

As of today, LeGrant Law Firm has officially been in business two years. We had a good start and an even better second year. Excited for even bigger and better things as we enter our third year. Huge thanks to friends, family, colleagues, clients, and former clients for the support!

We are pleased to announce that we have moved into (and are well on the way to being settled in at) our new location at the Ashland Point building--2900 100th Street, Suite 304, Urbandale 50322. Thanks to friends, family, clients, former clients, and colleagues who helped us realize this vision. Special thanks to Suzy LeGrant for her design contributions!

UPDATE: construction of our new suite is coming along well and we anticipate its completion in the next two weeks! We will be moved in by July 3 and will follow up with the firm's new contact info and pictures of our new space.

We are pleased to announce that LeGrant Law Firm has reached an agreement to build out a suite in the Ashland Point building in Urbandale. Construction will be underway soon, and we anticipate a move-in date of July 1. Updates to follow throughout the summer!

We have two (maybe three) openings for the focus group we are holding this Saturday. It will be from 9:00 a.m. to noon at our offices in Clive. Participants will be compensated for their time. Anyone interested should contact Andy LeGrant at 515-331-6500 or via email at [email protected].