Charles E. Gribble

Charles E. Gribble, a partner with the Des Moines law firm of Parrish Kruidenier, is a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney with more than 30 years of experience in the practice of law.  Mr. Gribble's employment law practice with the firm covers everything from discrimination and wrongful termination to collective bargaining, de-certification, and grievance arbitration awards.  In addition, he is an experienced appellate lawyer who has argued more than 75 appeals before the Iowa Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

Mr. Gribble is a frequent lecturer in the area of labor and employment law, and has conducted numerous seminars for statewide and national organizations, including the Iowa State Bar Association and the National Business Institute. 

Education:

• J.D., Drake University Law School (1974)
• M.A., University of St. Thomas (1970)
• B.A., University of St. Thomas (1968)

Admissions:

• Iowa State Courts (1975)
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (1975)
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1975)
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1975)

Professional Associations/Memberships:

• Iowa State Bar Association (Member, Past and Present Chair - Labor and Employment Law Section)
• American Bar Association
• Polk County Bar Association

Representative Cases:

• Martinek v. Belmond-Klemme Community School District, 760 N.W.2d 454 (Iowa 2009). Client, a school principal, contested her termination. The district court agreed that the principal should not have been terminated before her contract was up, and the Iowa Supreme Court affirmed.
• King v. United States, 553 F.3d 1156 (8th Cir. 2009). 8th Circuit Court of Appeals remanded the case following an incorrect summary judgment, allowing the client to proceed with an age discrimination case against the USDA.
• Schmerr v. United States, 420 F. Supp. 2d 1004 (S.D. Iowa 2002). Federal district court denied defendant's motion for summary judgment, allowing client to sue her employer for retaliation.
• Smith v. Des Moines Civil Service Commission, 561 N.W.2d 75 (Iowa 1997). Cient, a firefighter, appealed his discharge from the fire department after failing a cardiopulmonary test. The Iowa Supreme Court ordered that the firefighter be reinstated.