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Kevin Driscoll

Also known as: K. Driscoll and K Driscoll

Finley Law Firm

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Phone: (515) 288-0145

Address: 699 WALNUT STREET, SUITE 1700

Location: Des Moines, Iowa · Polk County

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Allied Property and Casualty Insurance Company v. Gree USA, Inc. 385 Prop. Damage Prod. Liability 4:18-cv-00275 · CourtListener federal docket View on CourtListenerhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13541510/allied-property-and-casualty-insurance-company-v-gree-usa-inc/	iasd	Sep 10, 2019	—	Outcome unclearAI summary Add context to this outcome — Pro feature for claimed attorneys See Pro plans
480 Consumer Credit · 4:18-cv-00206 480 Consumer Credit 4:18-cv-00206 · CourtListener federal docket View on CourtListenerhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13541447/simmons-v-feitelson/	iasd	Aug 13, 2019	—	Outcome unclearAI summary Add context to this outcome — Pro feature for claimed attorneys See Pro plans
Allied World Surplus Lines Insurance Company v. Wellmark Inc 110 Insurance 4:17-cv-00117 · CourtListener federal docket View on CourtListenerhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13541232/allied-world-surplus-lines-insurance-company-v-wellmark-inc/	iasd	Jun 19, 2019	—	Outcome unclearAI summary Add context to this outcome — Pro feature for claimed attorneys See Pro plans
Sundance, Inc. 710 Labor: Fair Standards 4:18-cv-00316 · CourtListener federal docket View on CourtListenerhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13541549/morgan-v-sundance-inc/	iasd	Sep 25, 2018	—	Outcome unclearAI summary Add context to this outcome — Pro feature for claimed attorneys See Pro plans
Cognizant Technology Solutions U.S. Corporation 360 P.I.: Other 4:17-cv-00155 · CourtListener federal docket Court record details Judge: Stephanie M. Rose View on CourtListenerhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/15796609/mcmahon-v-cognizant-technology-solutions-us-corporation/	iasd	Sep 17, 2018	—	Outcome unclearAI summary Add context to this outcome — Pro feature for claimed attorneys See Pro plans
Berje, Inc. 365 Personal Inj. Prod. Liability 1:18-cv-00033 · CourtListener federal docket View on CourtListenerhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/7921858/downs-v-berje-inc/	iasd	Sep 12, 2018	—	Outcome unclearAI summary Add context to this outcome — Pro feature for claimed attorneys See Pro plans
Avera Health 362 Personal Inj. Med. Malpractice 5:15-cv-04257 · CourtListener federal docket Court record details Judge: Leonard T Strand Disposition: JUDGMENT in favor of Avera Health, Floyd Valley Hospital, Gary Tillman and Jon Clegg, and against Linda Bohnenkamp and Steve Bohnenkamp. This action is dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Plaintiffs take nothing and this case is dismissed. Signed by Clerk on 6/8/2016. (src) (Entered: 06/08/2016) ORDER Declining to Adopt 25 Report and Recommendation re 15 Motion to Dismiss filed by Avera Health, Floyd Valley Hospital, 16 Motion to Dismiss filed by Gary Tillman and 18 Motion to Dismiss filed by Jon Clegg, as it is moot. Motions to dismiss Counts I, II and III for lack of subject matter jurisdiction at 15, 16 and 18 are all granted. Denying as moot 28 Motion to Dismiss filed by Steve Bohnenkamp. This action is hereby dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Signed by Judge Leonar View on CourtListenerhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/6370197/bohnenkamp-v-avera-health/	iand	Jun 8, 2016	—	Outcome unclearAI summary Add context to this outcome — Pro feature for claimed attorneys See Pro plans
Needham Excavating, Inc. v. International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 790 Labor: Other 3:15-cv-00093 · CourtListener federal docket Court record details Judge: Stephanie M. Rose View on CourtListenerhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/8322141/needham-excavating-inc-v-international-union-of-operating-engineers-local-150/	iasd	Jan 7, 2016	—	Outcome unclearAI summary Add context to this outcome — Pro feature for claimed attorneys See Pro plans
Westlake Investments, LLC v. Mlp Management 190 Other contract actions 4:09-cv-95 · CourtListener federal docket View on CourtListenerhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/2404607/westlake-investments-llc-v-mlp-management/	iasd	Jan 10, 2013	—	Outcome unclearAI summary Add context to this outcome — Pro feature for claimed attorneys See Pro plans
Structural Restoration, Inc. 190 Other contract actions 3:08-cv-00047 · CourtListener federal docket Court record details Judge: Robert W. Pratt View on CourtListenerhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/194642/nationwide-agribusiness-v-structural-restoration-inc/	iasd	May 24, 2010	Counsel	Outcome unclearAI summary Add context to this outcome — Pro feature for claimed attorneys See Pro plans

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Profile last updated Oct 15, 2026.

Iowa license

License status: Active
Iowa Office of Professional Regulation · verified Jun 17, 2026

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Iowa Office of Professional Regulation · verified Jun 17, 2026

Practice areas

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- Practice area: Personal Injury
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- Practice area: Criminal Law
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- Practice area: DUI
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- Practice area: Estate Planning
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- Practice area: Real Estate
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- Practice area: Business Law
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- Practice area: Consumer Law
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- Practice area: Employment
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- Practice area: Insurance
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Finleylaw8 links
- Practice area: Mediation Services / Alternative Dispute Resolution
  Firm website · verified Sep 20, 2026
- Practice area: Railroad & Transportation Litigation
  Firm website · verified Sep 20, 2026
- Practice area: Health Care
  Firm website · verified Sep 20, 2026
- Practice area: Professional Liability Defense
  Firm website · verified Sep 20, 2026
- Practice area: Labor & Employment
  Firm website · verified Sep 20, 2026
- Practice area: Product Liability
  Firm website · verified Sep 20, 2026
- Practice area: Construction Litigation
  Firm website · verified Sep 20, 2026
- Practice area: Commercial Litigation
  Firm website · verified Sep 20, 2026

Court records

Source links for a sample of dockets, not the full case list. Published court records are listed above, one page at a time.

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- Court record: Allied Property and Casualty Insurance Company v. Gree USA, Inc.
  Public court docket · verified Sep 10, 2019
- Court record: 480 Consumer Credit · 4:18-cv-00206
  Public court docket · verified Aug 13, 2019
- Court record: Allied World Surplus Lines Insurance Company v. Wellmark Inc
  Public court docket · verified Jun 19, 2019
- Court record: Cognizant Technology Solutions U.S. Corporation
  Public court docket · verified Sep 17, 2018
- Court record: Avera Health
  Public court docket · verified Jun 8, 2016
- Court record: Needham Excavating, Inc. v. International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150
  Public court docket · verified Jan 7, 2016
- Court record: Westlake Investments, LLC v. Mlp Management
  Public court docket · verified Jan 10, 2013
- Court record: Structural Restoration, Inc.
  Public court docket · verified May 24, 2010
- Court record: Sundance, Inc.
  Public court docket
- Court record: Berje, Inc.
  Public court docket

Websites

Firm website

Driscoll, Kevin J. — Finley Law Firm
finleylaw.com · Finleylaw

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Iowa Office of Professional Regulation · Active
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Firm websiteSep 19, 2026
—→finleylaw.com
Source: Finley Law Firm · Firm website roster sync
FirmAug 1, 2026
—→Finley Law Firm
Source: Iowa Office of Professional Regulation · OPR lawyer detail unified backfill
AddressAug 1, 2026
—→699 WALNUT STREET, SUITE 1700
Source: Iowa Office of Professional Regulation · OPR lawyer detail unified backfill
Zip CodeAug 1, 2026
—→50309
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Where is Kevin Driscoll located?

Kevin Driscoll's listed office is 699 WALNUT STREET, SUITE 1700 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Phone and email appear at the top of this profile when available.

What type of law does Kevin Driscoll practice?

RateIowaLawyers.com lists Kevin Driscoll as an attorney focused on Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation, Health Care, Labor & Employment, Mediation Services / Alternative Dispute Resolution, Product Liability, Professional Liability Defense, Railroad & Transportation Litigation, Business Law, Consumer Law, Criminal Law, DUI, Employment, Estate Planning, Insurance, Personal Injury, and Real Estate in Iowa based on public directory and licensing data.

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Kevin Driscoll is listed with an active Iowa law license on RateIowaLawyers.com. Iowa OPR verification on this profile was last recorded Jun 17, 2026. See Practice & credentials for source links.

How long has Kevin Driscoll been practicing law?

RateIowaLawyers.com estimates about 28 years of practice for Kevin Driscoll admitted to the Iowa bar in 1998, based on Iowa licensing and roster data.

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Kevin Driscoll is associated with Finley Law Firm according to Iowa directory listings on RateIowaLawyers.com. The firm website (finleylaw.com) is linked on this profile.

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Iowa license

Iowa license: Active · verified Jun 17, 2026 via Iowa OPR

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Court records

10 published court records. The list shows 20 at a time.

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Allied Property and Casualty Insurance Company v. Gree USA, Inc. 385 Prop. Damage Prod. Liability 4:18-cv-00275 · CourtListener federal docket View on CourtListenerhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13541510/allied-property-and-casualty-insurance-company-v-gree-usa-inc/	iasd	Sep 10, 2019	—	Outcome unclearAI summary Add context to this outcome — Pro feature for claimed attorneys See Pro plans
480 Consumer Credit · 4:18-cv-00206 480 Consumer Credit 4:18-cv-00206 · CourtListener federal docket View on CourtListenerhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13541447/simmons-v-feitelson/	iasd	Aug 13, 2019	—	Outcome unclearAI summary Add context to this outcome — Pro feature for claimed attorneys See Pro plans
Allied World Surplus Lines Insurance Company v. Wellmark Inc 110 Insurance 4:17-cv-00117 · CourtListener federal docket View on CourtListenerhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13541232/allied-world-surplus-lines-insurance-company-v-wellmark-inc/	iasd	Jun 19, 2019	—	Outcome unclearAI summary Add context to this outcome — Pro feature for claimed attorneys See Pro plans
Sundance, Inc. 710 Labor: Fair Standards 4:18-cv-00316 · CourtListener federal docket View on CourtListenerhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13541549/morgan-v-sundance-inc/	iasd	Sep 25, 2018	—	Outcome unclearAI summary Add context to this outcome — Pro feature for claimed attorneys See Pro plans
Cognizant Technology Solutions U.S. Corporation 360 P.I.: Other 4:17-cv-00155 · CourtListener federal docket Court record details Judge: Stephanie M. Rose View on CourtListenerhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/15796609/mcmahon-v-cognizant-technology-solutions-us-corporation/	iasd	Sep 17, 2018	—	Outcome unclearAI summary Add context to this outcome — Pro feature for claimed attorneys See Pro plans
Berje, Inc. 365 Personal Inj. Prod. Liability 1:18-cv-00033 · CourtListener federal docket View on CourtListenerhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/7921858/downs-v-berje-inc/	iasd	Sep 12, 2018	—	Outcome unclearAI summary Add context to this outcome — Pro feature for claimed attorneys See Pro plans
Avera Health 362 Personal Inj. Med. Malpractice 5:15-cv-04257 · CourtListener federal docket Court record details Judge: Leonard T Strand Disposition: JUDGMENT in favor of Avera Health, Floyd Valley Hospital, Gary Tillman and Jon Clegg, and against Linda Bohnenkamp and Steve Bohnenkamp. This action is dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Plaintiffs take nothing and this case is dismissed. Signed by Clerk on 6/8/2016. (src) (Entered: 06/08/2016) ORDER Declining to Adopt 25 Report and Recommendation re 15 Motion to Dismiss filed by Avera Health, Floyd Valley Hospital, 16 Motion to Dismiss filed by Gary Tillman and 18 Motion to Dismiss filed by Jon Clegg, as it is moot. Motions to dismiss Counts I, II and III for lack of subject matter jurisdiction at 15, 16 and 18 are all granted. Denying as moot 28 Motion to Dismiss filed by Steve Bohnenkamp. This action is hereby dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Signed by Judge Leonar View on CourtListenerhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/6370197/bohnenkamp-v-avera-health/	iand	Jun 8, 2016	—	Outcome unclearAI summary Add context to this outcome — Pro feature for claimed attorneys See Pro plans
Needham Excavating, Inc. v. International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 790 Labor: Other 3:15-cv-00093 · CourtListener federal docket Court record details Judge: Stephanie M. Rose View on CourtListenerhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/8322141/needham-excavating-inc-v-international-union-of-operating-engineers-local-150/	iasd	Jan 7, 2016	—	Outcome unclearAI summary Add context to this outcome — Pro feature for claimed attorneys See Pro plans
Westlake Investments, LLC v. Mlp Management 190 Other contract actions 4:09-cv-95 · CourtListener federal docket View on CourtListenerhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/2404607/westlake-investments-llc-v-mlp-management/	iasd	Jan 10, 2013	—	Outcome unclearAI summary Add context to this outcome — Pro feature for claimed attorneys See Pro plans
Structural Restoration, Inc. 190 Other contract actions 3:08-cv-00047 · CourtListener federal docket Court record details Judge: Robert W. Pratt View on CourtListenerhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/194642/nationwide-agribusiness-v-structural-restoration-inc/	iasd	May 24, 2010	Counsel	Outcome unclearAI summary Add context to this outcome — Pro feature for claimed attorneys See Pro plans

Federal court data via CourtListener (Free Law Project). Case links open the source docket when available.

Ethics & compliance

No disciplinary flags in reviewed public sources · last reviewed Jun 17, 2026

Reviewed against

Iowa OPR OPR discipline orders Iowa Supreme Court All sources on this profile

Public records shown here are informational and come from cited official sources. They are not findings of guilt by this site. Editorial standards · Read disclaimers.

Data sources & listing history

Shows where profile information comes from and when contact or identity fields changed. We link back to official sources whenever a public URL is available. View online listings.

Profile last updated Oct 15, 2026.

Iowa license

License status: Active
Iowa Office of Professional Regulation · verified Jun 17, 2026

Contact & listing

Contact & listing: name, phone, address, city, county
Iowa Office of Professional Regulation · verified Jun 17, 2026

Practice areas

case_caseload9 links
- Practice area: Personal Injury
  Source: case_caseload
- Practice area: Criminal Law
  Source: case_caseload
- Practice area: DUI
  Source: case_caseload
- Practice area: Estate Planning
  Source: case_caseload
- Practice area: Real Estate
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- Practice area: Business Law
  Source: case_caseload
- Practice area: Consumer Law
  Source: case_caseload
- Practice area: Employment
  Source: case_caseload
- Practice area: Insurance
  Source: case_caseload
Finleylaw8 links
- Practice area: Mediation Services / Alternative Dispute Resolution
  Firm website · verified Sep 20, 2026
- Practice area: Railroad & Transportation Litigation
  Firm website · verified Sep 20, 2026
- Practice area: Health Care
  Firm website · verified Sep 20, 2026
- Practice area: Professional Liability Defense
  Firm website · verified Sep 20, 2026
- Practice area: Labor & Employment
  Firm website · verified Sep 20, 2026
- Practice area: Product Liability
  Firm website · verified Sep 20, 2026
- Practice area: Construction Litigation
  Firm website · verified Sep 20, 2026
- Practice area: Commercial Litigation
  Firm website · verified Sep 20, 2026

Court records

Source links for a sample of dockets, not the full case list. Published court records are listed above, one page at a time.

CourtListener10 links
- Court record: Allied Property and Casualty Insurance Company v. Gree USA, Inc.
  Public court docket · verified Sep 10, 2019
- Court record: 480 Consumer Credit · 4:18-cv-00206
  Public court docket · verified Aug 13, 2019
- Court record: Allied World Surplus Lines Insurance Company v. Wellmark Inc
  Public court docket · verified Jun 19, 2019
- Court record: Cognizant Technology Solutions U.S. Corporation
  Public court docket · verified Sep 17, 2018
- Court record: Avera Health
  Public court docket · verified Jun 8, 2016
- Court record: Needham Excavating, Inc. v. International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150
  Public court docket · verified Jan 7, 2016
- Court record: Westlake Investments, LLC v. Mlp Management
  Public court docket · verified Jan 10, 2013
- Court record: Structural Restoration, Inc.
  Public court docket · verified May 24, 2010
- Court record: Sundance, Inc.
  Public court docket
- Court record: Berje, Inc.
  Public court docket

Websites

Firm website

Driscoll, Kevin J. — Finley Law Firm
finleylaw.com · Finleylaw

AI profile summary

About this attorney (AI blurb)
Source: AI summary (derived from public profile data) · verified Jul 5, 2026
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AI score explanation

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Source: AI summary (derived from public profile data) · verified Jul 5, 2026
Derived from ratings, reviews, and profile signals.

Primary listing sources

Iowa Office of Professional Regulation · Active
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Recorded Jun 17, 2026
Firm website · finleylaw.com
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Recorded Oct 15, 2026

Field changes

Firm websiteSep 19, 2026
—→finleylaw.com
Source: Finley Law Firm · Firm website roster sync
FirmAug 1, 2026
—→Finley Law Firm
Source: Iowa Office of Professional Regulation · OPR lawyer detail unified backfill
AddressAug 1, 2026
—→699 WALNUT STREET, SUITE 1700
Source: Iowa Office of Professional Regulation · OPR lawyer detail unified backfill
Zip CodeAug 1, 2026
—→50309
Source: Iowa Office of Professional Regulation · OPR lawyer detail unified backfill

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