With deep roots in Iowa and a reputation for success, Hedberg & Boulton, P.C., is a law firm dedicated to standing up for the rights of workers in Iowa.
The experienced legal team at Hedberg & Boulton, P.C., in Des Moines, advocates for Iowa workers who have been injured on the job or who are victims of employment law infractions such as discrimination, harassment or wrongful termination.
Our attorneys have earned a stellar reputation as being one of Iowa’s fiercest defenders of workers’ rights. We have successfully resolved thousands of cases involving workers’ compensation, employment law and labor law.
We help men and women who have become disabled at work, as well as those whose disability is not work-related but who are seeking Social Security Disability benefits.
In addition, we take cases for individuals who received an injury and we help individuals at all stages of life protect their assets and plan for the future with wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney and other estate planning tools.
Rated AV Preeminent for over 10 years combined, Nate Boulton and Mark Hedberg are consistently recognized for their commitment to clients.
Our firm has fought for Iowa’s workers' rights for more than 60 years. Art Hedberg began the firm in Des Moines in 1954, along with his cousin, Hazel Gurwell, who is an office manager with the firm today.
The labor movement is at the core of the Boulton family history. Learn more about our attorneys here.
Several of our staff are fluent Spanish speakers.
No matter what employment law question you are facing, we have the knowledge and experience to help you get the answers you need and the outcome you deserve. We can assist in a wide range of legal matters for workers, including wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour claims, whistleblower claims, employment agreements, severance agreements and more.
You do not have to face your employment law matters alone. The employment attorneys at our firm have decades of experience and they are available to discuss your rights & options with you.
Our lawyers become personally engaged in every case. We take the time to understand the unique aspects of each client’s situation and provide a full explanation of each client’s options. It’s our experience that an informed client is fully engaged in his or her case, which helps produce a positive resolution. Learn about our recent success stories.
We are proud to serve Iowa’s working men and women. Our firm has always been a strong supporter of labor unions. We stand shoulder to shoulder with union leaders when a worker has been wrongfully terminated or a company has ignored the rules of a contract.
We have fought in boardrooms, courtrooms and on the floor of the Iowa Legislature.
We welcome the opportunity to find out more about your situation and provide a straightforward assessment of your case during a free consultation. We can meet in the evening or on a weekend if it suits your schedule better, and we will come to you if your injuries make it difficult to get to our office.
We represent many Spanish-speaking workers and have fluent Spanish speakers on staff. Call our Iowa workers’ compensation attorneys at 515-288-4148 or use our contact form to schedule an appointment.
If we assist you with a workers’ comp claim, an employment law issue or a personal injury claim, we will be paid based upon the recovery we obtain for you. In all instances, if we feel we cannot put more money in your pocket at the end of your case, we will tell you as much and recommend alternative steps for you to take.
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