Peter R. Lapointe

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

4.0 (1 reviews)

Des Moines, Iowa

4+ years experience

Finley Law Firm PC

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

515-288-0145

https://www.finleylaw.com/attorneys/peter-r-lapointe

Hub Tower, Suite 1700, 699 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Bio

Peter R. Lapointe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers.Peter R., who practices law in Des Moines, Iowa, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Peter R. Lapointe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers.Peter R., who practices law in Des Moines, Iowa, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Peter R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Iowa

State Capital

Des Moines

Highest Court

Iowa Supreme Court

Bar Association

Iowa State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

Free-$150

Typical Hourly Range

Often contingency-based

Fee Model Notes

Many personal injury matters are handled on contingency, often around 25%-40% of recovery.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Recognized: Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2024

Education

The University of Iowa, J.D., graduated 2021

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Reviews

Stephen Sanchez

3 months ago

Skilled and strategic defense for a complex workers' comp case

Our company retained Peter Lapointe at Finley Law Firm after a significant workers' compensation claim was filed. His specific focus on defending employers was immediately evident. Peter provided a clear, strategic assessment of our exposure and managed the litigation with impressive efficiency, ultimately securing a favorable settlement. His recognition in this field by Best Lawyers is well-deserved. While his billing was fair and transparent, there were a few instances where we wished for slightly quicker email responses during the initial fact-finding phase. Overall, Peter is a sharp, knowledgeable attorney I would confidently recommend to any Iowa business facing similar challenges.