Espnola Cartmill - Des Moines, IA
Attorney at Belin McCormick, P.C.
Labor and Employment Law Lawyers in Des Moines, IA
606 Walnut Street Suite 2000 Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines Labor and Employment Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Labor and Employment Law
- Complex Civil Litigation
- Family Law
- Trial Practice
- Litigation
- Health Care
Attorney Information
Overview
Espnola Cartmill is a shareholder of the firm practicing in the areas of employment law, complex commercial litigation, trial practice and family law.
Ms. Cartmill provides counseling to employers regarding compliance with state and federal employment laws. She also assists employers in drafting employee handbooks, drug testing policies, and notices required under state and federal employment laws. Ms. Cartmill also represents clients before state and federal district courts, state appellate courts, and state administrative agencies when litigation is necessary.
In addition, Ms. Cartmill handles cases involving child custody disputes, alimony and child support, and the division of personal property.
Ms. Cartmill is a graduate of the University of Iowa and of Harvard Law School. While at Harvard Law School, Ms. Cartmill worked at the WilmerHale Legal Services Center as a student attorney in the Family Law Clinic.
Education
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Legal Education
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Harvard Law School,
Cambridge,
Massachusetts, 2009
J.D.
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Harvard Law School,
Cambridge,
Massachusetts, 2009
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Non Legal Education
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University of Iowa,
Iowa, 2006
B.A.
Honors: With Distinction
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University of Iowa,
Iowa, 2006
Current Employment Position(s)
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Shareholder
Past Positions
- WilmerHale Legal Services Center, Family Law Clinic, Student Attorney
Bar Admissions
- Iowa
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa
Contact
606 Walnut Street
Suite 2000
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 283-4674
Fax: (515) 558-0674
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.belinmccormick.com
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