Cory D. Abbas, Des Moines, Iowa Trial Lawyer

Cory D. Abbas

After his undergraduate studies and before attending law school, Cory was instrumental in the foundation of the small business Intersphere Lasergames, and managed the introduction of the cable modem product for the Des Moines metro area for Mediacom (f/k/a AT&T Broadband). This hands on business experience combines with continued legal training to assist in giving sound legal advice to insurance companies, employers, and individuals in regard to employment law, workers compensation and other general legal matters.

Contact Information

Patterson Law Firm, LLP
505 - 5th Avenue, Suite 729
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 283-2147
Fax: (515) 283-1002
email: cabbas@pattersonfirm.com

Practice Areas

General practice including but not limited to workers compensation, employment law, civil litigation, personal injury and advising small/medium sized businesses.

Education

Drake University - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, in 1994.
Drake University Law School - Juris Doctorate, with high honors, in 2004.
While at Drake Law School, Cory was an Opperman Scholar and a member of the Moot Court Board, the ABA Negotiations Team and the Blackstone Inns of Court. He also was invited to join the Order of the Coif.

Professional Associations and Memberships

Member of the Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations.
Member of Blackstone Inns of Court.

Volunteer Associations and Memberships

Central Iowa Phi Delta Theta Alumni.
Inaugural member of the Polk County Peer Review Court and later acted as a mentor for the youth involved in the Polk County Peer Review Court.
Mentor and judge for Iowa State Bar Association Junior High Mock Trial Competition.
Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation Volunteer.
Up With People tour home.
President of the Executive Board for Children's Garden Coop Daycare Center, and continues to serve as its General Counsel.