Siobhan Maureen Schneider

Siobhan Maureen Schneider

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 17 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Des Moines, IA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Social Security

2545 East Euclid Ave., Suite 120, Des Moines, IA

About Siobhan

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

20%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 17 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Walker, Billingsley & Bair

2545 East Euclid Ave., Suite 120, Des Moines, IA, 50317

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Siobhan Maureen Schneider's Reviews

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8 Client Reviews

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Posted by James | February 16, 2015 | Personal Injury

Absolutely Fantastic

Siobhan is a very well informed and experienced attorney. Her professionalism, along with her sense of urgency, compassion, and trustworthiness make her the ideal person for any injury related matter. Siobhan guided me through every step of my accident case, ensured I received the absolute best treat...ment options available in managing the pain I was in, and in the end helped me to receive a very fair settlement. She is awesome!

Posted by Cindy | March 10, 2014 | Workers Compensation

Confident, Knowledgable & Professional - Sincere and Genuine

Feeling overwhelmed, beat up and worn out after enduring the physical and emotional pain for months from a work injury; I asked questions of several firms. I went with the firm Siobhan Schneider is employed with. Siobhan has provided information and professional services. Even when the truth is hard... to hear, Siobhan states it with tact and honesty. She does not talk down to me but talks with me. She did not promise big flamboyant results . What she did sincerely state and has followed through with is that; she would represent me to the BEST of her abilities within the parameters of the laws that pertain to my type of injury, Siobhan stated she would would answer questions, do the work timely. Her research, responses and representation have certainly left me feeling better about my situation in this "uncharted" experience.

Posted by Cynthia | February 02, 2014 | Social Security Disability

Siobhan Schneider - Fantastic Disability Lawyer

Knowing I could no longer work, having several medical issues, I contacted Ms. Schneider. After a very detailed appointment, she assured me that I have a very good disability case. She doesn't charge a dime if the case is lost, and doesn't take a case she feels she cannot win. Ms. Schneider is a r...espectable, pleasant & intelligent woman that knows how to get the job done. Cynthia

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Siobhan Maureen Schneider's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joanie Grife

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Siobhan works extremely hard to get good results for her clients. She is very knowledgeable about the workers' compensation laws. She is passionate about her clients. Siobhan has a good reputation among other lawyers in the community."

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Kathryn Walker

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Siobhan is dedicated to protecting her client's rights and will go above and beyond to assist them. She returns calls promptly and stays in contact with her clients so they know the status of their case."

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Roland Ho

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Schneider is a competent and qualified attorney."

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Donna Miller

Workers compensation lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Siobhan has comprehensive knowledge of the workers' compensation system and has worked hard, achieving excellent results, for her clients in the several cases we have had together. I would recommend her without reservation."

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Erik Bair

Unknown lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Siobhan is a great attorney. She cares about her clients, returns phone calls, and puts in the hard work necessary to achieve the best results."

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Corey Walker

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"She is a dedicated and compassionate advocate for her clients. I have seen firsthand how she will go above and beyond the call of duty to help her clients in their time of need. She is very skilled in dealing with medical issues and really enjoys her work."

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Donna Miller

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Joanie Grife

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Erik Bair

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2004

Law Scholarship, Drake University Law School

2000

Founders Scholarship, Tulane University

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Walker, Billingsley & Bair

2010 - 2010

Attorney, Schneider Law Office

2008 - 2009

Attorney, Representative Services, Inc.

2006 - 2006

Law Clerk, Iowa Workforce Development Division of Labor

Associations

2015 - Present

Iowa Association of Workers Compensation Lawyers

Member

2011 - Present

Iowa Association for Justice

Member

2008 - Present

Iowa State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Polk County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Deon Brown v. Fluoro-Seal international

Running award

Ed Studebaker v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

30% industrial disability plus 50% penalty

Dennis Block v. N. IA Sand and Gravel

Permanent total disability for Claimant

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Education

2015

Iowa Association for Justice

Annual Workers' Compensation Seminar

2014

Iowa Association for Justice

Annual Workers' Compensation Seminar

2014

8th Circuit National Organization of Social Security CLaimant's Representatives

8th Circuit Social Security Disabiltiy Law Conference

2007

Drake University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Tulane University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Grinnell College

A History of Workers' Compensation

Publications

2011

Social Security Disability Benefits Pursuing Social Security Disability Benefits

Languages

English

Activity

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