Erik D. Bair

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Erik D. Bair

4.9
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 24 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Urbandale, IA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Car Accidents, Personal Injury ... +2 more

7755 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA

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About Erik

Biography

Erik D. Bair - Iowa Worker's Compensation, Accident And Personal Injury Attorney

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 50%

Finally, there is a book about Iowa work injuries that you can review in the comfort of your own home with no obligation or risk. For a copy of "Iowa Workers' Compensation- An Insider's Guide to Work Injuries"Call Now 1-800-707-2552 (ext. 511) (24 Ho

25 years

50%
Car Accident 30%

Finally, you can learn about Iowa car accidents in the comfort of your own home with no risk or obligation so Call Now (800)-707-2552, ext. 510 (24 Hour message) or go to http://www.IowaCarAccidentBook.com to learn how to avoid a costly mistake.

25 years

30%
Personal Injury 10%

Too many clients make mistakes before they had the “right” information resulting in them losing thousands of dollars. Finally, you can le

25 years

10%
Animal and Dog Bites 5%

5%
Slip and Fall Accident 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

30%-33%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021 2017 2015

Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 24 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Walker, Billingsley & Bair

7755 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA, 50322

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208 N. 2nd Ave. West, Newton, IA, 50208

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Walker, Billingsley & Bair

2605 SW White Birch, Ste. 110, Ankeny, IA, 50023

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Erik D. Bair's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 36 reviews

Posted by Mary | January 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

I am a Registered Nurse who experienced a shoulder injury at my job.

Erik worked with me and guided me throughout my difficult time while manuvering through the workers compensation system after I experienced an injury at work. Erik was always available to answer any questions I had with the treatment I received at work after I was injured, to helping me get the... surgery I needed after the workers comp. doctor said there was nothing further he would do for me. Erik was able to negotiate with workers compensation, getting them to agree to pay for my surgery and continued tempory total disability payments throughout my recovery until I was release to return to work. Erik was able to navigate throught the negotiation process and secure a settlement far above of what I anticipated. I would recommend Erik to any one who is going through a workers compensation claim. Let Eric help before you try to navigate it on your own. You will not only get a lawyer who has expert knowlege of the workers compensation laws and process, but you will also gain a great friend who cares about his clients.

Posted by Robin | November 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Excellent Attorney

I'm happy I chose Erik to handle my case (car accident). He explained what I could expect from filing a case. He listened and I felt comfortable when talking with him. He was honest about what he thought my case was worth and not just some unreasonable figure. Erik kept me up to date on what was ...going on with my case. I felt free to call him anytime I had a question. Erik handled everything. He had my back and worked to get my case settled with my best interst in mind. I would hire Erik again.

Posted by Joe | May 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Work comp

Erik made a terrible situation so much easier to handle. After multiple attempts to handle my work comp case myself, I contacted Erik as the TPA company wouldn't approve medical care requested by the doctor and stopped paying me periodically. After I hired Erik my second surgery was approved and m...y work comp pay was sent timely. After 18 years with my company I found that the bottom line was more important to them than my health. Because I hired Erik, I had the best results I could have hoped for.

Posted by Scott | December 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Car accident

Having Erik handle my case (car accident) was a good choice on my part. He was extremely professional, personable and honest. He stayed in constant contact with me from the beginning to the end of my case and always had my best interests in mind. Browsing the internet and reading reviews is how I fou...nd him so I want to make sure if you read this I would definitely recommend Erik. You won’t be disappointed.

Posted by Patti | December 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Review for Erik Bair - work comp case...

We were in need of some help w/a work comp case and Erik was the first lawyer that we checked w/thru the companies information that is free to the public. We received books and DVDs that were very helpful. We contacted the office and set up a meeting - the first time we had met Erik. He totally to...ok care of all details - so many we hadn't thought of - and always kept us in the loop w/any thing that pertained to our case. We are very grateful to him for all the help and totally recommend him to anyone in need of legal assistance. Thanks Erik Bair - we are forever grateful for the help!

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Erik D. Bair's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kathryn Walker

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Erik is committed to providing his clients with the best representation possible. He is diligent in working to obtain results that help his clients move on from the difficulties that arise from their injuries."

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Joanie Grife

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Erik truly cares about his client. Erik is always professional. He fights for his clients and gets great results. Before I started working with Erik, I knew he had a good reputation in the legal community. Since I have been working with him, he has proven that reputation to be true. He is a great attorney and I am lucky to work with him. I see someone who truly cares about his clients therefore, he gets good results."

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Brian Fagan

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Erik. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Siobhan Schneider

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Erik Bair is a very knowledgeable, diligent attorney. He has a great deal of experience in personal injury matters and is incredibly thorough in his preparation of cases. On the rare occasion Erik does not know an answer to a question, he does not guess. Erik puts in the time and effort to properly research each issue in order to maximize his clients' recovery."

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Corey Walker

Workers compensation lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Erik is an attorney who used to do manual labor himself in high school and in college. Having grown-up on the east side of Des Moines, he knows what a hard day of work is all about. Because of his background, he goes the extra mile to help injured workers in their time of need. I have personally observed Erik's work ethic and know that he truly cares for and respects his clients. He returns phone calls promptly and does whatever he can to help his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2017

William J. Wimmer Key Person Award, Iowa Association for Justice

2015

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2001

Juris Doctorate Degee with Honors, Drake University Law School

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Partner, Walker, Billingsley & Bair

2001 - 2008

Attorney, Walker & Billingsley

Associations

2001 - Present

Iowa Association for Justice

Member

2001 - Present

Iowa State Bar Association

2001 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

Iowa State Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Carlson v. Pattison Sand Co.

Permanent total disability awarded to injured worker. Affirmed on Appeal and Judical Review

Ross v. Casey's Marketing Co.

$103,000 Jury Verdict

Mahon v. Dollar General Corporation

Employee was awarded medical care for his neck, including cervical fusion, along with benefits for the neck and shoulder injury

Ziel v. Acuity Mutial Insurance Company

Jury verdict of $52,925

State v. Brown, FECR013469

Charges dismissed after a successful motion to suppress and hearing.

State v. Terry

Jury verdict - not guilty on all 84 counts

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Education

2001

Drake University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor with Honors

Speaking Engagements

2014

Law Day

Workers' Compensation

2011

East High School Law Day

Guest speaker

2009

Vision Financial Client Education Event

Wills and Estate Planning

Publications

2012

Iowa Workers' Compensation: An Insider's Guide to Work Injuries 7 Deadly Mistakes to Avoid if You are Hurt at Work

2011

Iowa Consumer's Guide to Dog Bites, Attacks and Injuries 5 Insider's Secrets to Not Get Bitten by Your Claim

2010

Iowa Car Accidents, Work Injuries, Personal Injury, and Wrongful Death Common Issues in Personal Injury Cases

2010

How to Maximize Reimbursement in Iowa Injury Cases 7 Medical Provider Billing Myths

2009

What Will Happen When I Die? How Proper Planning Can Help Your Family

2008

Iowa Guide to Protecting Your Rights and Freedom if Charged With a Crime I've Been Charged With a Crime, What Happens Next?

Languages

English

Activity

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