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%

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25 years

50%
Car Accident 30%

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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

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Posted by Ronnie | May 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Doesn't Care

Hi My name is Ronnie, I was injured at work and really didn't think I would need an Attorney until I was told that I needed Surgery. I was referred to an Attorney after calling hupy and abraham. Needless to say they don't handle these types of injuries seems like they only handle personal injuries.... Well the Attorney they referred me too I ended up finding out through this web site had a red mark against it so I fired them and asked for Cory Walker to be my Attorney and ended up with Eric Bair. I furgured same Firm I would be ok, I was Wrong!! Don't get me wrong they always returned calls but it seemed that all I was ever told is what the other Attorney was doing. Like I Care? I wanted to know what he was doing. What I was told is " I'm making sure that they(The Defendant) is doing what they are suppose to!" ?? So what's is he saying?? That the other guys arent gonna follow the rules?? I don't get it and I even a said so I don't get it? So I'm told don't worry everything is fine we are here for you. ????? How??? I asked could my workers comp be direct deposit? I will check into it? Was what I was told no further answers. You know how hard it is to live off of partial pay and then you never know when its coming. So no Answer there. All these reviews made it seem like these guys cared and I didn't see it. I got bill collecters wanting there money and I don't know what to tell them. This is all so new to me. Then the worse part is I tell my Attorney that I'm in pain because my medication has run out while I'm waiting for approval from workmans comp and he tells me to go back to Concentra my initial doctor for meds. I tell him that they have already added to my injury by having me sit in a chair that collapsed on me adding to my Spinal injury. So Again I ask where was my health considered? I have gone more than two and a half weeks without pain medication and nothing was done by Attorney. So what do they care about the money they are going to make off my injury? So I have fired them and now I'm in search again for an Attorney? I definitely would not recommend them I'd say search around check with friends and find an Attorney that really cares. I understand that the laws have recently changed but that doesn't mean my Attorney should do nothing. And that's what it felt like with them.

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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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Kathryn Walker

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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

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