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Representing Workers Since 1952.Smith & McElwain Law Office is a law firm serving employees and labor unions throughout the state of Iowa and eastern Nebraska. Founded in 1952, by the late labor attorney, Harry H. Smith, Smith & McElwain Law Office has represented the interests of labor unions and individual workers for over 50 years. With offices in Sioux City and Des Moines, the attorneys at Smith & McElwain are committed to zealously serving the interests of our clients.At Smith & McElwain Law Offices, our attorneys focus on workers' compensation and labor law. MacDonald Smith practices primarily in labor law and is licensed in Iowa. Dennis McElwain practices primarily in workers' compensation and is licensed in both Iowa and Nebraska. Jay M. Smith is licensed in Iowa and has a general practice including but not limited to labor law, employment law, and workers' compensation.Smith & McElwain Law Office focuses on cases pertaining to: Workers' compensation Employment claims Labor disputes Unemployment claims Litigation Appeals Labor arbitration Civil service appealsWhen you are in the need for legal services, the attorneys at Smith & McElwain are here to meet your needs. For a firm but fair approach, choose Smith & McElwain for all your labor, workers' compensation and employment law needs.Please call us today for a free initial consultation!*The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements, certification, specialization, or self-proclaimed experience. A description or indication of practice does not mean that any agency or board has acknowledged such lawyers as experienced in an indicated field of law practice nor does it mean that such lawyer is necessarily more knowledgeable or competent than any other lawyer. All potential clients are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer be...