Russell L. Samson practices primarily in the area of employment law, including traditional labor law, exclusively representing employers in the private sector. He advises clients in the areas of union representation, unfair labor practices, negotiating contracts and union grievances. He also counsels, advises and represents employers in personnel matters ranging from policy creation and documentation, restructuring of personnel to investigating, responding to and defending against claims of unlawful discrimination and wrongful discharge. He has served as the chapter labor attorney to Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa since 1988.
Lawyer Profile
Russell L. Samson
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Recognized Since:2006
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Recognized in:Employment Law - ManagementLabor Law - Management
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Law School:Georgetown University
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Location:699 Walnut Street, Suite 1600Des Moines, IA 50309
Lawyer Bio
Education:
- Georgetown University , J.D., graduated 1975
Bar Admissions:
- Iowa, Iowa State Bar Association
- Iowa, Polk County Bar Association
- United States, American Bar Association
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:
- Employment Law - Management, Des Moines (2019)
- Labor Law - Management, Des Moines (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
Special Focus:
- Management
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Areas of Practice
Employment & Labor Law
- Preventative Counseling
- Employment Litigation
- Labor Law
Mediation & Arbitration
Lawyer Client Comments
"If the matter in question is related to Employment Law, the experience and knowledge of Russ Samson will provide the right answer and a quick resolution. "
Ann Wiedenfeld, First Federal Savings Bank, West Des Moines
"I have never met an attorney like Russ Samson. Like most attorneys, Russ knows the legal system very well. Where he exceeds others is his willingness to push the limit and protect our company's assets. Russ is the best and will always be the first person I call when I have legal questions."
Dave Maxheimer, Hagie Manufacturing Co., West Clarion
"Mr. Russell Samson always amazes me with his knowledge, explanation, and follow-up. We have discussed a wide array of issues with Mr. Samson and have always been extremely pleased with his assistance. I am always in awe of the fact that 99.9% of the time I pick up the phone and call his office he answers on the first ring!"
"An early employer of mine was utilizing Russ Samson as an employment law attorney before I was hired. My experience with him established a high level of expectation. My current employer was new to this market and when asked, I recommended my current employer to Mr. Samson. Russ is a professional who works hard for his employment law clients, readily provides guidance, and annually hosts an employment law seminar. Russ Samson also assists non-profit organizations with his usual high level of service. My human resource peers who work with Russ will echo these sentiments."
Ann Wiedenfeld, First Federal Savings Bank, West Des Moines
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Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C.
