Jeffrey A. Krausman
Email:
Tel/Direct:
515.246.4518
Tel/Main:
515.244.2600
Location
699 Walnut Street
Suite 1600
Des Moines, IA 50309
Suite 1600
Des Moines, IA 50309
Introduction
Jeff Krausman retired from Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C. on December 31, 2020.
• For education matters, please contact Melissa Schilling, Bryan O’Neill or Rob Porter.
• For employment law matters, please contact a member of the Employment & Labor Law group.
Jeff Krausman represented both public and private sector clients in a wide variety of employment-related issues. He had experience as a negotiator at the bargaining table, and as an advocate in grievance disputes, and he litigated employment-related matters in both state and federal courts.
Jeff began his law career at the Iowa Public Relations Board (PERB), which administers the Iowa law governing employment relations and collective bargaining in the public sector. In 1977 he entered private practice, focusing primarily on labor and employment issues. He practiced primarily in employment law and education law.
Jeff was a frequent speaker at Iowa Bar Association and Iowa School Board Association programs, and he was selected for inclusion in the 2009-2021 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and in the 2010-2021 editions of Chambers USA: America’s Best Lawyers for Business in the area of Labor & Employment Law.
Practice Areas
Education & Background
- J.D., Drake University Law School
- B.A., Drake University
Honors & Awards
Chambers USA
- Selected for inclusion in the 2010-2021 editions of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business as a Leading Individual in the area of Labor and Employment in the state of Iowa. Jeff drew the following published commentary from the editors of Chambers USA:
- "Jeffrey Krausman continues to be a go-to for advice on various employment matters, including collective bargaining negotiations and grievance disputes. He is also an experienced litigator and offers notable expertise in the education sector."
- "Jeff Krausman garners acknowledgment from peers for his capabilities as an attorney specializing in labor and employment. He assists clients, both public and private, on a broad scope of issues, including collective bargaining and litigation."
- "Jeff has demonstrable strength in the public sector. According to clients, "he is very attentive to our needs - he utilizes other personnel in his firm to quickly address our needs and makes himself available when something comes up." They further note: "He is very knowledgeable."
- “Jeffrey Krausman is known for his commitment to the education sector; he advises a number of schools and educational establishments on labor and employment issues.”
- “Jeffrey Krausman represents public sector employers, including a number of schools. Interviewees say: ‘He’s easy to work with and has a practical approach to getting things fixed.'”
- “The ‘solid and knowledgeable’ Jeffrey Krausman ‘has a high success rate because he takes the time needed to research the law and gather all the facts,’ sources said. He is particularly well known for his representation of public sector entities and schools.”
- “Jeff Krausman represents public and private sector bodies in a range of employment matters, including advocacy in grievance disputes. He has recently represented Ankeny Community School District in negotiations with teacher and support staff unions.”
Best Lawyers
- Selected for inclusion in the 2012-2021 editions of U.S. News & World Report's The Best Lawyers in America in the following areas for the state of Iowa:
- Jeff was selected as the 2021 "Lawyer of the Year" for Education Law in Des Moines as recognized by U.S. News & World Report's Best Lawyers in America.
- Selected for inclusion in the 2009-2021 editions of U.S. News & World Report's The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Labor and Employment Law for the state of Iowa.
- Jeff was named the 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” for Education Law in Des Moines as recognized by U.S. News & World Report's Best Lawyers in America.
- Jeff was named the 2017 "Lawyer of the Year" for Litigation - Labor & Employment Law in Des Moines as recognized by U.S. News & World Report's Best Lawyers in America.
- Jeff was named the 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” for Education Law in Des Moines as recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers in America.
- Jeff was named the 2015 “Lawyer of the Year” for Labor Law – Management in Des Moines as recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers in America.
- Jeff was named the 2013 “Lawyer of the Year” for Education Law in Des Moines as recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers in America.
Super Lawyers
Martindale-Hubbell
Jurisdictions
Admitted to practice in the following states:
- Iowa
Admitted to practice before the following federal courts:
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
Memberships & Activities
- Dickinson Law Firm
- President, Board of Directors
- Iowa Council of School Board Attorneys
- Executive Committee, Chair, 1997-1998; Vice Chair, 2007-2008; Member, 1994-1998, 2007-2020
- National Council of School Board Attorneys
- Member, 1979-2020
- Children and Families of Iowa
- President, Board of Directors, 2017-2020
- Member, Board of Directors, 2013-2017
- Member, Executive Committee, 2013-2017
- Iowa State Bar Association
- Chair, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, 2009-2011
- Chair, Labor and Employment Law Section, 1987-1988
- Member, Litigation Section
- American Academy of ADR Attorneys
- Member, 2001-2020
- American Bar Association
- Member, Labor and Employment Law Section
- Member, Dispute Resolution Section
- Member, Litigation Section
- Member, Forum on the Construction Industry
- Polk County Bar Association
- Lincoln Inne
In the Media
- Quoted in Ankeny May Alter Open Enrollment Policy, Des Moines Register, January 11, 2011
- Quoted in Ankeny Board Looks at Royalties Program for Logos, Des Moines Register, June 24, 2010
- Quoted in Ankeny Teachers’ Union, District Agree on Pact, Des Moines Register, May 24, 2010
- Quoted in Ankeny School District Plans to Lease Land to AT&T for Cellular Tower, Des Moines Register, January 11, 2010
Articles & Presentations
- Presenter, "Quick Update on Transgender Issues," Employment Law Client Seminar, West Des Moines, Iowa, October 26, 2016
- Presenter, “Unsocial Media,” Employment Law Client Seminar, West Des Moines, Iowa, October 23, 2014
- Presenter, “Case Study: Employee and Labor Relations,” Central Iowa Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management, HR Professional Development Day, Des Moines, Iowa, October 25, 2013
- Presenter, “Checklist for Terminating an Employee,” 2013 Employment Law Client Seminar, West Des Moines, Iowa, October 10, 2013
- Author, (with John Lande), Just Arbitrate Already, American Bar Association Section of Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution Newsletter, March 27, 2013
- Author (with Allison Lindner), Protecting the Eligible: The National School Lunch Program and its Mandates for Privacy, National School Boards Association, Council of School Attorneys, Spring 2013
- Presenter, “Handbook Policies & Pitfalls,” Employment Law Seminar, Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., West Des Moines, Iowa, October 11, 2012
- Author, NLRB Finds Costco’s Rule on “Defamatory Statements” Unlawful, Iowa Employment Law Blog, September 27, 2012
- Author (with John Lande), Finding Commonality: The Lessons of Dukes for Class Litigation, Iowa Employment Law Blog, March 5, 2012 (This article was first published January 19, 2012, in the online online journal of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of the American Bar Association’s Litigation Section.)
- Presenter, “Dickinson Legal Theater: Navigating the FMLA Maze,” Client Employment Law Seminar, Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., West Des Moines, Iowa, October 20, 2011
- Presenter, “Dickinson Legal Theater: Help Wanted,” Client Employment Law Seminar, Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., Johnston, Iowa, October 14, 2010
- Presenter, “Amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act,” School Administrators of Iowa Conference, Des Moines, Iowa, February 10, 2009
- Presenter, “Performance Evaluations, Employee Complaints, Leave Issues, Workplace Investigations, Performance Issues, and Avoiding Retaliation Claims: An In-Depth, Interactive Session,” Client Employment Law Seminar, Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., Johnston, Iowa, October 16, 2008
- Author, “Preparing Yourself and Your Client for Mediation,” Dickinsonlaw.com, Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., December 2007
- Presenter, “Why You Should Care About Electronic Discovery,” Client Employment Law Seminar, Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., Johnston, Iowa, October 26, 2006
- Presenter, “An Update on What the Labor Boards Have Been Up To,” Client Employment Law Seminar, Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., Des Moines, Iowa, October 28, 2005
- Presenter, “Labor Law Impact on General Policy Development,” Client Employment Law Seminar, Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., Des Moines, Iowa, October 28, 2004
- Presenter, “Termination Checklist: Things to Think About Before the Termination,” Client Employment Law Seminar, Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., Des Moines, Iowa, October 23, 2003
- Presenter, “Update on Labor,” Client Employment Law Seminar, Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., Des Moines, Iowa, October 10, 2002
- Presenter, “Labor Law Update,” Client Employment Law Seminar, Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., Des Moines, Iowa, April 2, 2002
