Elizabeth A. Coonan
About Elizabeth A. Coonan
Elizabeth A. Coonan is a lawyer based in Des Moines, IA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. Elizabeth A. Coonan is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Current Firm: Dentons Davis Brown
Education: Drake University, J.D., graduated 2002 and Miami University, BA, graduated 1999
Location: Des Moines, IA
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