Andy Legrant

Background

About Andy Legrant

Andy LeGrant is an attorney with and owner of LeGrant Law Firm, P.C. His practice focuses almost exclusively on employment law. Andy litigates civil actions on behalf of individuals; represents individuals in administrative proceedings before the Iowa Civil Rights Commission and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; reviews, negotiates, and drafts contracts, severance agreements, and other employment-related documents; and advises individuals on a wide array of employment law issues. Andy attended Drake University Law School and graduated in May 2006, earning certificates in litigation and dispute resolution, constitutional law and civil rights, and public service. During law school, he participated in Drake's legal clinic and volunteered at both the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Youth Law Center. Andy regularly reviews and analyzes recent legal developments in employment law and civil rights. He has delivered presentations at various seminars, conventions, and local professional meetings on a wide array of employment law issues. He is a proud member of the National Employment Lawyers Association and previously served as the vice president of its local branch (Iowa NELA). Andy has tried multiple cases in state and federal court. Trial courts observing his performance up-close have said-Andy and his co-counsel "clearly were well prepared for trial and experienced in this type of litigation. The Court has no doubt that the expertise of both lawyers played a substantial role in Plaintiff’s receipt of a jury verdict and punitive damages on her retaliation claim."-"[Plaintiff's] attorneys brought expertise and diligent preparation to this case."-"The court is persuaded that plaintiff’s claim was unique and that attorney LeGrant had exceptional knowledge of employment law."-"[LeGrant] did an excellent job representing his client in this case. He was unfailingly prepared, professional, polite, and polished throughout these court proceedings."-"Defense counsel are reputable and skilled attorneys who effectively advocated for Defendant at trial and in proceedings before the court. An unskilled plaintiff’s lawyer would not likely have performed legal services to a degree that would have resulted in an award of damages." Andy litigates on behalf of his employment law clients a wide range of legal theories under Iowa and federal law, as well as common law.