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R. Saffin Parrish-Sams
also known as Saffin Parrish-Sams, R. Saffin Parrish-Sams
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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Litigation
50%
27 years
Workers Compensation
50%
27 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Iowa for 27 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 1998
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Location
Parrish-Sams Luthens Law, PC
2910 Westown Parkway, Suite 203, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
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Posted by Tim | September 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Comp lawyer
Saffin decided to take my case. She is plain and simple the best work comp lawyer in iowa Imo. She never quit working on my case and her secretary ( paralegal ) is the best. I am very pleased how my case was resolved. She not only told me what we are going to do but also listen to my suggestions. I w...
Posted by Jeff | July 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Knowledge of the law.
Very impressive with her determination & knowledge of the laws pertaining to my case. Saffin was very good on the attack. Very devoted to my case as well as to me. She was a wonderful guide through the whole process.
Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
The BEST workers Comp. attorney in Iowa!!
I hired Saffin after I had been wrongfully terminated and had become homeless. Saffin & her staff, took time to listen & believe me. They helped me step by step to win my case. They explained every step to me, made sure it was ok with me. I can't express enough gratitude for this Law Firm!!
R. Parrish-Sams
Replied last May 18, 2017It was a long and hard-fought battle, but in the end, justice was done. It was my privilege and honor to represent you.
R. Saffin Parrish-Sams's Lawyer Endorsements
"Saffin Parrish-Sams is recognized as a leading litigator in the area of workers' compensation. She represents clients, presents at continuing legal education seminars, and works to protect injured workers through the legislative process. Saffin is a great advocate for injured workers!"
Marlon Mormann
Administrative law lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Public Service Award, Iowa Association for Justice
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner / Attorney, Soldat & Parrish-Sams, PLC
Associations
2017 - Present
Iowa Foundation for JusticeBoard Member
2017 - Present
Iowa Association for JusticePresident Elect
2012 - Present
Iowa Association for JusticeBoard Member
2012 - Present
Iowa Association of Workers Compensation LawyersBoard Member
2010 - Present
Polk County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Infinity ProjectMember
2009 - Present
Iowa Association of Workers Compensation LawyersMember
2002 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1998 - Present
IOWA STATE BAR ASSOCIATIONMember
1998 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Iowa Association for JusticeMember
2018 - 2019
Iowa Association for JusticePresident
2016 - 2017
Iowa Association for JusticeVice President
2015 - 2016
Iowa Association for JusticeParliamentarian
2009 - 2011
Iowa Association of Workers Compensation LawyersCLE Committee Member
2007 - 2015
Iowa Association for Justice, Workers' Compensation Core GroupMember
2005 - 2010
Justice for All PACBoard of Trustees
Education
1998
University of Iowa College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor with Distinction
Speaking Engagements
2019
Iowa Association for Justice: Claimants & Plaintiffs Trial Lawyers Conference
Medical Care Beyond Appointments And Pills: Housing, Spousal Services, Etc...
2017
Iowa Association for Justice Workers' Compensation Members Only Seminar
New Legislation Panel Sections 12-14 (Co-presenter)
2014
Iowa Workers' Compensation Advisory Committee, Inc.'s, 52nd Annual Symposium
SETTLEMENT CONSIDERATIONS FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CASES
2014
IAWC 36th Annual Seminar
CIVIL PROCEDURE: RES JUDICATA, JUDICIAL ESTOPPEL & LAW OF THE CASE
2014
IAJ Eastern Iowa Workers’ Compensation Seminar
WORKSITE ONSITE INSPECTIONS
2014
IAJ 23rd Annual Workers’ Compensation Seminar
WORKSITE ONSITE INSPECTIONS
2013
IAWC 35th Annual Seminar
NEW SURVEILLANCE RULING
2013
IAJ Eastern Iowa Workers’ Compensation Seminar
SURVEILLANCE DISCOVERY
2013
IAJ 22nd Annual Workers’ Compensation Seminar
SURVEILLANCE DISCOVERY
2012
IAJ Eastern Iowa Workers’ Compensation Seminar
WORK COMP 101
2011
IAWC 33rd Annual Seminar
PAIN AND THE PSYCHE: A PANEL PRESENTATION AND DIALOGUE CONCERNING INJURED WORKERS
2011
IAJ Eastern Iowa Workers’ Compensation Seminar
PRESENTING MENTAL INJURY CLAIMS
2010
IAJ 19th Annual Workers’ Compensation Seminar
RAPID FIRE (conflicts in the law concerning agency subpoenas)
2009
New Attorney Day at the IAJ Convention
IAJ LIST SERVE LIVE
2009
IAJ Eastern Iowa Workers' Compensation Seminar Program
MEDICAL/LEGAL INTERNET RESEARCH
2009
IAJ 36th Annual Convention
ETHICS: PANEL ON ETHICAL ISSUES IN CASE SETTLEMENTS
2009
IAJ 18th Annual Workers' Compensation Seminar
MEDICAL/LEGAL INTERNET RESEARCH
2008
IAWC 30th Annual Seminar
CHANGES, PHILOSOPHY, AND CRITIQUES OF THE SIXTH EDITION OF THE AMA GUIDES (panel)
2008
IAWC 30th Annual Seminar
RAPID FIRE: SURVEILLANCE
2007
ITLA Western Iowa Workers' Compensation Seminar
COLLATERAL CLAIMS: WAGE & HOUR VIOLATIONS, FLSA, AND CONVENIENT 'INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR' CLAIMS
2006
ITLA 15th Annual Workers' Compensation Seminar
INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY PRIMER: THE KNOWN FACTORS UNDER MCSPADDEN, AND A FEW NOT-SO-KNOWN
2005
Iowa Workers' Compensation Advisory Committee, Inc.'s, 43rd Annual Symposium
EFFECTIVE USE OF MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT (co-presenter)
2003
ITLA's Rapid Fire
REQUESTS FOR ADMISSIONS
2003
ITLA 12th Annual Workers' Compensation Seminar
BOILER PLATE DISCOVERY: A CORE GROUP COMPILATION
Publications
2019
Des Moines Register
Iowa trial lawyers protect Iowans and right wrongs
2019
Medical Impairment And Disability Evaluations, and Associated Medicolegal Issues, Elsevier
The Injured Workers' Perspective
2017
Des Moines Register
Businesses look to shift cost of workplace injuries to you