I'm Tim Semelroth. I'm a board-certified trial attorney in Iowa, and I fight for fairness for Iowans who have been injured because of someone else's fault.
My firm handles personal injury and workers' compensation cases, as well as denied Social Security Disability claims and employment law matters.
If you need someone to fight for fairness for you, contact me today.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Workers' Compensation
- Employment Law
- Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Auto Accidents
- Free Consultation
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Contingent Fees
The majority of the injured Iowans who come to us choose to pay for our services on a contingency fee basis. You only pay us for our services if we make a financial recovery on your behalf. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Our services can also be purchased on an hourly basis.
- Iowa
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Partner
- RSH Legal
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- Adjunct Professor
- University of Iowa College of Law
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- Associate
- Riccolo & Baker, PC
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- University of Iowa
- J.D. | Law
- Honors: J.D. with High Distinction, 1997
- Activities: Outstanding Student in Trial Advocacy, 1997 Director, Trial Advocacy Board, 1996-1997 Iowa Law Review, 1995-1996
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- Drake University
- B.A.
- Honors: Graduated summa cum laude
- Activities: Phi Beta Kappa National Champion, National Collegiate Mock Trial Tournament, 1993
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- Great Plains Super Lawyers List
- Great Plains Super Lawyers
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2023
- Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
- Martindale Hubbell
- 10 out of 10 Rating
- Avvo
- Induction
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Million Dollar Advocate
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Iowa State Bar Association # 15583
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Chair, Litigation Section, 2015-2016 Chair, Scope and Correlation, 2013-2014 Young Lawyers Division Award of Merit 2005 President, Young Lawyers Division, 2002-2003 Representative, Board of Governors, 2000-2003 Chair, Law-Related Education Committee, 1997-2000
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- Iowa Association for Justice
- Current
- Activities: Outstanding Member Award 2010 President 2008-2009 President-Elect, 2007-2008 Vice President, 2006-2007 Parliamentarian, 2005-2006
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- American Association for Justice
- Current
- Activities: Leaders Forum Member, Trucking Litigation Section Member, Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway and Premises Liability Section Member, Professional Negligence Section
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- American Bar Association
- Current
- Activities: Chair, Section of Litigation Distance Learning Committee, 2004-2007 Chair, Section of Litigation Membership Involvement Committee, 2003
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- American Inns of Court, Dean Mason Ladd Chapter
- Master
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- Iowa Foundation for Justice
- Board
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- American Board of Trial Advocates, Iowa Chapter
- President-Elect
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- Iowa Legal Aid
- Board of Governors
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- Finding the Villain in Your Trucking Case, Auto, Truck, Damages Extravaganza, Las Vegas, NV
- 360 Advocacy
- Board Certified
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
Why is Getting a Fair Settlement for an Iowa Wrongful Death Claim So Difficult?
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3 Tips For Settling Your Own Iowa Car Accident Claim
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How to Protect Yourself After Your Iowa Auto Accident
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What Photos Should You Take After a Car Accident in Iowa?
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