Bradley & Riley PC Attorneys and Counselors

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(319) 861-8723

Areas of Practice:

Mr. Baier practices in the areas of Discrimination and Civil Rights Law, Labor and Employment Law and Civil Trials.

Date of Birth:

1953 Creston, Iowa

Education and Experience:

Kelly R. Baier earned his bachelor's degree from Iowa State University, with distinction, in 1975 and received his law degree from the University of Iowa, with distinction, in 1978. He also received a master's degree in economics from the University of Iowa in 1979. Before joining Bradley & Riley PC in 1983, he practiced with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius in Washington, D.C.

Bar Admissions:

Mr. Baier is licensed to practice in the Iowa State Courts, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

Memberships and Positions:

Mr. Baier is a member of the American Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Association and the Linn County Bar Association. He currently is a member of the Industrial Relations Research Association. His professional publications include:

“Whistle Blower Protections for the At Will Employee” (2007)

“Dealing with Sexual Harassment Claims” (2006)

“Issues in the Evolving Use of Arbitration Agreements by Employers” (2005)

“Settlement and Mediation of Employment Law Claims” (2003)

“Terminating Employees in Light of the FMLA and the ADA : Protecting Your Business From Lawsuits and Substandard Work Performance” (1998)

“Employment and Labor Law in Iowa” (1998)

“Employment Trade Secret Litigation” (1998)

“Practical Suggestions for Handling Sexual Harassment Charges Before Administrative Agencies,” in Preventing and Defending Sexual Harassment Claims published by National Business Institute, Inc. (1998)

“Americans With Disabilities Act,” in Employment and Labor Law in Iowa published by Lorman Business Center, Inc. (1996)

“Recent Developments in Labor and Employment Law,” in A Hands On Approach to Labor and Employment Law in Iowa published by National Business Institute, Inc. (1995)

“Managing a Government Agency's On-Site Investigation of Your Employment Practices,” in Discharge and Documentation in Iowa published by Lorman Education Services (1995)

“Overview of the Americans With Disabilities Act” and “Dealing With Life Threatening Illnesses,” in A Practical Evaluation of the ADA published by National Business Institute, Inc. (1995)

“Americans With Disabilities Act” and “Discrimination in Employment,” in Employment and Labor Law in Iowa published by Lorman Education Services (1995)

“Defending Wrongful Discharge Claims,” published by National Business Institute, Inc. (1995)

“OSHA Compliance Update in Iowa” (1994)

“Employment and Labor Law in Iowa” (1994)

“What to Include or Exclude From Employee Manuals and Handbooks,” in Iowa Labor and Employment Law published by National Business Institute, Inc. (1993)

“Implementation of the Americans With Disabilities Act,” in Annual Meeting Workshop Materials published by the Iowa State Bar Association (1992)

“Hiring and Firing of Employees (Including COBRA Considerations),” in Bridge the Gap Materials published by the Iowa State Bar Association (1992)

“An Overview of the Americans With Disabilities Act,” in Complying With the Americans With Disabilities Act in Iowa published by National Business Institute, Inc. (1991)

“The Potpourri Explodes -- Employment Law in the ‘90s,” in Annual Meeting Workshop Materials published by the Iowa State Bar Association (1990)

“Avoiding Lawsuits for Employment Discrimination” and “What to Include/Exclude from Employee Manuals and Handbooks,” in Iowa Labor and Employment Law published by National Business Institute, Inc. (1989)

“Controlling the Avalanche: Discovery in Employment Litigation,” in Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar published by the Iowa State Bar Association (1988)

“Deklewa to Double Breasting: The Status of Labor Law in the Construction Industry,” in Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar published by Iowa State Bar Association (1987)

“Wrongful vs. Legal Termination of Employees -- How To Do It Right,” published by National Business Institute, Inc. (1988)

“Employee Rights in the Union? Free Work Setting” and “The Post Termination Minefield: How Employers Can Survive,” in Labor and Employment Law for Iowa published by National Business Institute, Inc. (1987)

“Running A Legal Gauntlet: Drug Testing and Polygraphs in the Work Place,” in Iowa Employment Law for Employers published by Professional Education Systems, Inc. (1986)

“Substance Abuse in the Work Place,” in Cedar Rapids Area Business Magazine (August 1986)

“Do International Treaties Permit National Origin Discrimination,” Legal Times of Washington, January 11, 1982 at 20, col. 1.

“Employment and Labor Law in Iowa” (1997)

“Employment and Labor Law in Iowa” (1996)

“Preventing and Defending Sexual Harassment Claims in Iowa” (1996)

“Defending Wrongful Discharge Claims” (1995)

“Employment and Labor Law in Iowa” (1995)

“Practical Evolution of the Americans With Disabilities Act in Iowa” (1995)

“Discharge and Documentation in Iowa” (1995)

“A Hands On Approach to Labor and Employment Law in Iowa” (1995)

Of Mention:

In addition to professional memberships and activities, Mr. Baier has served as adjunct professor at the University of Iowa College of Law and College of Business. Mr. Baier also is active in the Cedar Rapids community.

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