Overview
Anna Mallen is an attorney at Whitfield & Eddy Law and has served her clients in a variety of litigation matters, including labor and employment litigation and general commercial litigation. Her commercial litigation background includes transportation law, construction law, and contract disputes. She has handled many cases through to resolution, including jury trials, bench trials, and appeals.
client relationships are key
Legal matters create an additional burden on business operations and everyday life. Regardless of the type of matter, Anna is passionate about making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible for each of her clients, and finds it incredibly rewarding to achieve favorable results that align with her client’s values.
Clients see that Anna has a thoughtful and intentional approach to her law practice. She begins engagements by learning about her client’s background, values, and goals. Anna strongly believes that you can achieve a mutually favorable result by first building a relationship and understanding.
In her experience, Anna has found that effective communication often leads to better and faster results for clients. Ultimately, she knows effective communication removes barriers and solves problems including with the opposing side.
She has assembled a trusted team of professionals, including other experienced attorneys, knowledgeable paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure clients receive the attention they deserve and ultimate resolution.
recent client results
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2024, Iowa Bench Trial – Defense verdict on breach of employment contract claims for Employer Client.
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2024, Administrative Appeal – Successful in overturning Employment Appeal Board Decision for Employer Client.
- 2024, Dispositive Motion – Filed Motion for Summary Judgment in employment discrimination case that resulted in full dismissal of Plaintiffs claims without payment of money.
- 2023, Iowa Jury Trial – Defense Verdict for Transportation Client.
- 2023, Iowa Jury Trial – Defended Transportation Client in Undisputed Liability Case. $1.2 million jury request from Plaintiff; $77,000 judgment.
- 2023, Dispositive Motion – Filed Pre-Answer Motion to Dismiss eleven-count federal employment claim that resulted in nominal settlement amount.
- 2022, Iowa Jury Trial – Defense verdict for homeowners sued by construction company; maximum statutory damages recovered on clients’ counterclaim for consumer fraud.
- 2022, AAA Arbitration – Received full claim amount for construction client and dismissal of all counterclaims against client.
- 2021, Injunction Hearing – Received temporary injunction against majority shareholder in business dispute.
- 2021, Iowa Specialty Business Court Bench Trial – Defense verdict for client in business dispute; full win on client’s counterclaims.
- 2020, Iowa Bench Trial – Full win on claims and defense verdict on counterclaims in complex construction dispute.
contact attorney anna mallen
Contact Anna today or call 515-288-6041 for more information.
Education
Drake University Law School, J.D. with highest honors
- Order of the Coif
- Timothy N. Carlucci Award Recipient
- Drake Law SBA Student Service Award
- Note Editor: Drake Law Review
- Junior Staff Member: Drake Law Review
- Dean’s List (all semesters)
Wartburg College, B.A. magna cum laude
- Presidential Scholarship
- Dean’s List (all semesters)
Admissions
- Iowa
- U.S. District Court – Northern District of Iowa
U.S. District Court – Southern District of Iowa