Lawrence F. Dempsey

Lawrence F. Dempsey is an associate at Jackson Lewis P.C. and represents management in all stages of employment litigation, in both state and federal court and before administrative agencies. Whether faced with a litigation or administrative claim, Larry seeks to partner with his clients to help them maneuver through the challenges a lawsuit can present and relentlessly defend them in any type of matter.

Larry’s prior experience in government and representing plaintiffs in employment related matters brings an extra dimension to his ability to craft litigation strategies that are at once offensive and defensive—and beneficial to the employers he represents.  Larry served as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Des Moines, Assistant Attorney General for the State of Iowa, and Assistant City Attorney for the City of West Des Moines, Iowa. Larry also served as Assistant Ethics Counsel for the Iowa Supreme Court’s Attorney Disciplinary Board.