Tim Semelroth

Fighting For Fairness

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
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • 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
Since 1997
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Partner
RSH Legal
2001 –

Current

Adjunct Professor
University of Iowa College of Law
2005 –

2010

Associate
Riccolo & Baker, PC
1998 –

2000

University of Iowa
J.D. | Law

1997

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.

1994

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
2023
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2014 – 2023
Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
Martindale Hubbell
2023
10 out of 10 Rating
Avvo
2015
Induction
American Board of Trial Advocates
2010
Million Dollar Advocate
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2005

Induction
Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers
2005

Iowa State Bar Association

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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
2015 –
Current
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Iowa Foundation for Justice

Board
2007 –
Current
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American Board of Trial Advocates, Iowa Chapter

President-Elect
2015 –
2016
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Iowa Legal Aid

Board of Governors
2007 –
2016
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Websites & Blogs

Website
Fighting For Fairness
Blog
RSH Legal Blog

RSH Legal
Cedar Rapids Office
425 2nd St. SE
Suite 1140
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
US
Toll-Free: (800) 433-0283
Telephone: (319) 409-6575
Fax: (319) 365-1114
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM (Today)
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

RSH Legal
Des Moines Office
2600 Grand Ave.
#213
Des Moines, IA 50312
US
Toll-Free: (800) 433-0283
Telephone: (515) 297-7882
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM (Today)
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Free Consultation
Tim Semelroth

(800) 433-0283