Mark A. King, Des Moines, Iowa Attorney
Mark A. King
Following graduation in May of 2001, Mark clerked for the Fifth Judicial District of Iowa for one year and for the Iowa Court of Appeals for one year. Following these clerkships, Mark began practice at the Patterson Law Firm as a litigation associate before becoming a partner in 2008. During his time at Patterson, he has successfully tried several jury trials in addition to workers’ compensation hearings.
Contact Information
Patterson Law Firm, LLP505 - 5th Avenue, Suite 729
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 283-2147
Fax: (515) 283-1002
email: mking@pattersonfirm.com
Practice Areas
- Civil litigation
- Personal injury
- Workers' compensation
- Insurance defense
- Appellate matters
Education
- Creighton University (B.S., 1997)
- Drake University (J.D., with honors, 2001)
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Polk County, Iowa State, and American Bar Associations
- Iowa Association of Workers' Compensation Lawyers, Inc.
In his personal time, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. In addition, he is involved with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training and its efforts to raise money and awareness through endurance sports, namely triathlon.



