Thomas M. Wertz - Cedar Rapids, IA
Attorney at Wertz Law Firm, P.C.
Workers' Compensation Lawyers in Cedar Rapids, IA
1500 Center Street NE Suite 101 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Cedar Rapids Workers' Compensation Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Workers' Compensation
Attorney Information
Overview
Some lawyers dabble in many different areas of the law. Not so for Tom Wertz. Shortly after moving into private practice, he turned his focus to workers' compensation and representing injured workers. Wertz quickly recognized the need for experienced attorneys in this specialized field. His commitment has resulted in a legal practice representing injured workers for more than 35 years.
His record before the Iowa Supreme Court has led to major legal changes on behalf of injured workers. These changes include:
• Compensation benefits for tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and acute psychological injuries.
• Home medical care for out-of-state injured workers. These workers no longer have to travel to Iowa for care.
• Required reevaluations by insurance companies. They must now revisit denied claims when new information is received.
• Compensation cannot be reduced because of pre-existing limitations on employment.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Two Time recipient of the Verne Lawyer Outstanding Member Award
- First ever Iowa Association for Justice Pac Champion
Education
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Legal Education
- University of Tulsa College of Law, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Non Legal Education
- University of Iowa
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney at Law
Other Affiliations
- Iowa Association for Justice (President)
- Workers' Compensation Section of the Iowa Association of Justice (Chair)
- Iowa Bar Association, Governing Council
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