If you need legal help with employment law matters in Iowa, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Iowa attorneys handle cases involving workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, wage disputes, harassment, and retaliation claims, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in District Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

Employment disputes in Iowa may involve wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, or wage violations. Administrative deadlines for EEOC charges typically run 180 to 300 days, and Iowa state law may provide additional protections beyond federal minimums. Claims can be pursued through the state human rights commission, federal EEOC, or directly in District Court, depending on the nature of the case.

The employment law attorneys listed here practice throughout Iowa and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to employment law law in Iowa for an in-depth look at Iowa's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Nate Boulton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hedberg & Boulton PC
 100 Court Avenue Suite 425 Des Moines IA 50309
(515) 288-4148
Iowa Bar
Active License
Employment Law Personal Injury
Mitchell Taylor - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 420 N Roosevelt Avenue Suite 110 Burlington IA 52601
(319) 752-4537
Drake University Law School (1989)
English
Iowa Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Criminal Law
Ben Lynch - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ben Lynch Law
 8550 Hickman Road Clive IA 50325
(515) 276-3921
Drake University Law School (2013)
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Employment Law
Jamie Linn Cox - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 710 Iowa Avenue Onawa IA 51040
(712) 322-6000
University of Iowa (1998)
Nebraska Bar
Active License
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
Edward E. Cox - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cox Law Office, LLP
 110 E Third Street P.O. Box 878 Ottumwa IA 52501
(641) 856-3251
Drake University (2006)
English
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Divorce Employment Law
Brad Brady - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Brady & O Shea, PC
 2735 1st Avenue SE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
(319) 866-9277
University of Iowa
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Civil Rights Employment Law
Joel T. S. Greer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 112 W Church St Marshalltown IA 50158
(641) 752-5467
University of Iowa College of Law (1978)
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Divorce
Kelsey A.W. Marquard - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
O Brien & Marquard, P.L.C.
 2322 East Kimberly Road, Suite 140S Davenport IA 52807
(563) 355-6060
University of Iowa (2009)
English
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law
Harley C. Erbe - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Erbe Law Office
 2501 Grand Avenue Des Moines IA 50312
(515) 229-0202
Drake University Law School (1996)
English
Southern District -- Iowa Bar
Active License
Animal & Dog Law Construction Law Employment Law
Ann Brown - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ann Brown Legal, PC
 600 Third Street SE, Suite 302 Cedar Rapids IA 52401
(319) 826-2250
University of Iowa (2001)
8th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Employment Law Personal Injury
Tim Semelroth - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
RSH Legal
 425 2nd St. SE Suite 1140 Cedar Rapids IA 52401
(319) 409-6575
University of Iowa (1997)
English
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Employment Law Medical Malpractice Personal Injury
Kyle Farmer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Farmer & Farmer Law Office PLLC
 809 Wheeler Street Suite 110-417 Ames IA 50010
English
Active License
Agricultural Law Employment Law Immigration Law
Marc A. Humphrey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 300 Walnut Street Suite 5 Des Moines IA 50309
(515) 331-3510
Drake University Law School (1977)
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Civil Rights Employment Law
Corey J. L. Walker - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Walker, Billingsley and Bair
 7755 Hickman Rd Urbandale IA 50322
Drake University Law School (1994)
English
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Employment Law Personal Injury
Amy Roepke - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Roepke Law Office
 PO Box 293 Strawberry Point IA 52076
Seattle University School of Law (2005)
English
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Employment Law Securities Law
Heather L. Carlson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
McDonald, Woodward & Carlson PC
 100 E. KImberly Road Suite 700 Davenport IA 52806
(563) 355-6478
Unknown Status
Employment Law Medical Malpractice Personal Injury
Brad Biren - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
IQMOP, LLC
 PO Box 4 Altoona IA 50009
(515) 421-8543
Washington University School of Law (2020)
English, Spanish
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Elder Law Employment Law
Philip Colt Moss - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wandro & Associates P.C.
 2501 Grand Ave Des Moines IA 50312
(515) 281-1475
University of Iowa
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Employment Law
John Sandy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 304 18th St Spirit Lake IA 51360
(712) 336-5588
Salisbury University
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Criminal Law
James Updegraff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 117 S Vine St West Union IA 52175
(563) 422-6021
University of Iowa College of Law
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
James Updegraff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 117 S Vine St West Union IA 52175
(563) 422-6021
University of Iowa College of Law
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
Michael Kennedy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 920 S Dubuque St Iowa City IA 52240
(319) 351-8181
Northwest Missouri State University
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Construction Law
Jonathan Kramer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 699 Walnut Street Suite 2000 Des Moines IA 50309
(515) 288-6041
Drake University
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Business Law Collections
James Updegraff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 117 S Vine St West Union IA 52175
(563) 422-6021
US Army Judge Advocate Generals School
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
Daniel Hartnett - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 614 Pierce St Sioux City IA 51101
(712) 277-4561
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Construction Law
Aaron Fultz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 618 Douglas Ave Ames IA 50010
(515) 239-5000
Iowa State University
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
James Updegraff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 117 S Vine St West Union IA 52175
(563) 422-6021
University of Iowa College of Law
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
Steven Kohl - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 505 Fifth Street, Suite 510 P.O. Box 1825 Sioux City IA 51102-1825
(712) 389-1108
University of Iowa (1980)
Nebraska Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
James Updegraff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 117 S Vine St West Union IA 52175
(563) 422-6021
University of Iowa College of Law
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
Kenneth Butters - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 6701 Westown Pkwy West des Moines IA 50266
(515) 274-1450
University of Northern Iowa
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Business Law Construction Law
Donald Hemphill - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 215 Grand Ave Spencer IA 51301
(712) 262-6801
University of Iowa
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Communications & Internet Law
James Burns - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 301 W Broadway St Decorah IA 52101
(563) 382-4226
Cornell College
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Divorce Employment Law
Jeffrey Tronvold - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1921 51st St NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
(319) 393-1020
United States Military Academy, West Point, NY
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Business Law Civil Rights
David Scott - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 407 Grand Ave Spencer IA 51301
(712) 262-1630
University of South Dakota
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
Chad Leitch - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 700 Locust St Dubuque IA 52001
(563) 557-8400
Iowa State University
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Divorce
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