About Kelsey A.W.
Kelsey A.W. Marquard constructed a continuous trail into the regulation that started in the liberal arts classroom and continued through 3 years of law program. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from St. Ambrose University in 2009, studying political science, history, classical studies and pre-law. She then finished her law degree at the University of Iowa, receiving her degree in 2012.
After law program she entered personal practice and has practiced across state lines. She is certified to practice in each Iowa and Illinois. That dual licensure has formed the kinds of things she takes on and the clients she advocates for. She moves among court dockets, agency files and client meetings, translating legal guidelines into practical steps for people and agencies.
Throughout her career she has stayed concerned with professional associations and maintains current club in legal organizations. Colleagues describe her as pragmatic within the court and easy on the negotiating desk. She prefers clear explanations over legalese and objectives to make the procedure understandable for clients who're often dealing with complex regulatory or procedural issues.
Her work has been rooted within the community where she practices. She handles things that occur in state and local structures and has experience managing cases that require coordination in more than one jurisdiction. That experience has influenced how she prepares a case, organizes discovery and strategies settlement negotiations.
Kelsey practices from O Brien & Marquard, P.L.C., where she is a part of a small firm environment that emphasizes direct client touch. The workplace setup allows for common communication among attorneys and clients and quick changes to strategy when details change. She values the simple tempo of a smaller company, where attorneys often handle documents from begin to complete.
Her background in political science and records informs her analytical approach. She reads laws, rules and precedents with an eye fixed for practical implications. In client work she focuses on clear advice, realistic options and decisive subsequent steps. Her current practice facilities on state and local legal matters in Iowa and Illinois.
