When it's time for you to become fully engaged in the legal-related choices that will define your life, Smith Law Firm PLC is your preferred law firm in Altoona, Iowa. We're focused solely on providing exceptional service and working solutions to individuals & businesses. I have 15 years of experience as a practicing attorney, focusing primarily on litigation and trial work.
I've represented private individuals, small businesses, and large civic stakeholders. I've worked in private practice and for the Iowa Attorney General's Office. At the Attorney General's Office, I was a trial attorney for the Special Litigation and Regents divisions, and was specially assigned to represent Iowa State University in its litigated matters.
Collectively, I've successfully litigated over $100,000,000 in claims ranging from will contests and employment discrimination, to torts and negligence, and contract and investment loss. My litigation experience includes chairing numerous jury and bench trials, practicing at the state, federal, and administrative levels, and managing matters from complaint to verdict.
I've represented private individuals, small businesses, and large civic stakeholders. I've worked in private practice and for the Iowa Attorney General's Office. At the Attorney General's Office, I was a trial attorney for the Special Litigation and Regents divisions, and was specially assigned to represent Iowa State University in its litigated matters.
Collectively, I've successfully litigated over $100,000,000 in claims ranging from will contests and employment discrimination, to torts and negligence, and contract and investment loss. My litigation experience includes chairing numerous jury and bench trials, practicing at the state, federal, and administrative levels, and managing matters from complaint to verdict.
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We provide exceptional service by being accessible, collaborative, and proactive with all of our clients.
We provide working solutions to our clients' legal matters by balancing initiative and advocacy with real, practical advice.
I opened Smith Law Firm PLC so that I could build a firm focused solely on providing exceptional service and working solutions to individuals and businesses.
When you need to make significant decisions about the future of your life and work, you need an experienced advocate, who will bring focus and clarity to finding your legal path forward.
We provide working solutions to our clients' legal matters by balancing initiative and advocacy with real, practical advice.
I opened Smith Law Firm PLC so that I could build a firm focused solely on providing exceptional service and working solutions to individuals and businesses.
When you need to make significant decisions about the future of your life and work, you need an experienced advocate, who will bring focus and clarity to finding your legal path forward.
Tyler is a highly experienced legal advocate.
He received both his undergraduate and law degree from the University of Iowa on scholarship and with academic honors.
After law school, he was a law clerk for the Iowa Judicial Branch, followed by six years of private practice and seven years of public service at the Iowa Attorney General's Office.
His experience includes chairing numerous bench and jury trials, appearing before state and federal district and appellate courts, and representing individuals and institutions in a wide range of matters.
He received both his undergraduate and law degree from the University of Iowa on scholarship and with academic honors.
After law school, he was a law clerk for the Iowa Judicial Branch, followed by six years of private practice and seven years of public service at the Iowa Attorney General's Office.
His experience includes chairing numerous bench and jury trials, appearing before state and federal district and appellate courts, and representing individuals and institutions in a wide range of matters.
When things don't turn out the way you expect them to, that can have significant consequences for your well-being, your reputation, for your future and for your wallet.
Sometimes, the only viable course of action is to sue, or to defend yourself against a lawsuit.
When you need to litigate, you need an experienced attorney, who will investigate all avenues of relief.
You need an attorney who can discuss all of your options, explain them to you without resorting to legalese and help you to make a thoughtful decision about how to move forward.
Sometimes, the only viable course of action is to sue, or to defend yourself against a lawsuit.
When you need to litigate, you need an experienced attorney, who will investigate all avenues of relief.
You need an attorney who can discuss all of your options, explain them to you without resorting to legalese and help you to make a thoughtful decision about how to move forward.
Planning for one's own death is never fun, but it's an essential activity if you want to make sure your legacy passes on to your family without complications after you're gone.
Because the Iowa judiciary oversees the distribution of a deceased's estate assets, it makes sense to have your intent expressed through a properly executed will or trust.
Otherwise, complicated intestate laws will speak for you when the time comes to divvy up your assets among your heirs.
A Last Will and Testament makes clear which individuals or entities may take from your estate-recipients will however have to pay probate fees and taxes before they receive their property.
Because the Iowa judiciary oversees the distribution of a deceased's estate assets, it makes sense to have your intent expressed through a properly executed will or trust.
Otherwise, complicated intestate laws will speak for you when the time comes to divvy up your assets among your heirs.
A Last Will and Testament makes clear which individuals or entities may take from your estate-recipients will however have to pay probate fees and taxes before they receive their property.
As a lead employment trial attorney for the Iowa Attorney General's office and Iowa State University, Tyler garnered extensive experience in challenging and high profile employment law matters.
In private practice, Tyler has continued his employment law practice to advise businesses, universities, and individuals through their employment issues, including investigations and internal proceedings, separation agreements, and analysis and review for litigation.
Let us put our experience, discretion, and insights to work for you.
In private practice, Tyler has continued his employment law practice to advise businesses, universities, and individuals through their employment issues, including investigations and internal proceedings, separation agreements, and analysis and review for litigation.
Let us put our experience, discretion, and insights to work for you.
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