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Learn MoreServing Warren County Legal Needs Since 2003
Ellis Law Offices, P.C. was founded in 2003 by Ryan J. Ellis after his distinguished tenure as a Drug Prosecutor for Warren and Marion Counties.
Our mantra has always been to make a difference in the lives of our clients and community. We strive to set ourselves apart by maintaining close contact with our clients, providing reasoned advice, and aggressively representing their interests.
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Truckers and Workers’ Compensation
In a typical year in Iowa, there are 40 to 60 work fatalities—work injuries in which the worker loses his or her life. The majority of these major incidents are motor vehicle crashes on highways, and a high percentage of the victims are truckers. There are millions of miles driven by truckers in Iowa every year, and […]
Police and Firefighters, and Our Workers’ Compensation Court
Full-time police or firefighters are not compensated for work injury under Chapter 85 of the Iowa Code. Because of the special demands of these types of public employment, Iowa has established a combined retirement and disability system administered by a special board that is much different than the workers’ compensation court. Let’s start with a […]
Agriculture and Workers’ Compensation
In this heavily agricultural state of ours, people injured while working in agriculture were exempt from the workers’ compensation law until only a few years ago, when the legislature changed the law. Here is the state of the law following that removal of the very broad agricultural exemption. First, there is still a large group […]
Relationships That May Be Employment But Are Exempt From Workers’ Compensation
The workers’ compensation law of Iowa is located in Chapter 85 of the Code (the book of permanent statutes passed by Iowa’s legislature). The Iowa Code is posted on the website of the Iowa legislature and it has a search engine. Citizens should never shy away from looking things up in the Code—it is not rocket science […]
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"Incredible service, very knowledgeable staff and lawyers! Ryan, and those in his firm, went above and beyond to make sure that any anxieties I had were addressed. My questions were answered thoroughly and in a timely manner. Even though I live in West Des Moines, Ryan and his team made the process of handling my case effortless. When you're in a stressful situation and in need of legal assistance I can't think of anyone I would want helping me more!"
"This is the best law firm in Iowa. They are always straight forward about everything. The entire TEAM helped me with my issue. Yes. I will recommend anyone needing their services. Thank You Ellis Team. God Bless all of you."
"I can’t thank Ellis law enough! I was in a very stressful situation, and they definitely helped me to get piece of mind of the situation! I am so thankful to have had their team in my corner because they got me the best outcome of my situation! 10/10 would recommend to anyone!!"
"Ryan was excellent to work with! Very diligent when listening to our concerns and promptly addressing them. Very professional but also personable."
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