Nathaniel D. Staudt - Des Moines, IA
Attorney at Spaulding & Shaull, P.L.C.
Worker’s Compensation Lawyers in Des Moines, IA
2423 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA 50312
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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8
Years
Experience
Des Moines Worker’s Compensation Lawyer
Updated: 07/30/2026
Areas of Practice
- Worker’s Compensation
- Personal Injury
- Bad Faith
Attorney Information
Overview
Nate was born in Iowa City, Iowa on September 25, 1990. Less than a year later, Nate moved to Des Moines with his parents so his father could begin his first year at Drake Law School. After his father graduated, Nate’s family moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa, where Nate and his two younger brothers went to high school.
Inspired by his father's example, Nate set his sights on becoming a trial lawyer at an early age. After earning a political science degree from the University of Iowa, he attended Drake University Law School. During law school, Nate worked as a law clerk at Spaulding & Shaull before joining the firm as an attorney upon graduation.
Nate's practice spans all areas of plaintiff trial work, with a primary focus on representing Iowans whose lives have been changed by serious injuries. He approaches every case with the same philosophy: to be the lawyer he would want by his side if he or someone he loved had been hurt and needed help. He takes pride in providing personal attention, honest communication, and steadfast advocacy throughout every stage of the case.
Since graduating from Drake Law School, Nate has honed his skills and expertise while working at Spaulding & Shaull, where he has learned from some of the best lawyers in Iowa. Nate has successfully recovered millions of dollars for injured Iowans in heavily contested, high-stakes litigation and trial proceedings. His dedication to preparation and client advocacy have earned him the trust of injured Iowans across the state.
Nate lives in Urbandale with his wife, Emily, and their three-year-old son, Henry. Outside of the office, Nate enjoys travel, movies, live theatre, reading about politics and history – past presidents especially, watching sports, and spending time with family.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 – Civil Plaintiff
- Best Lawyers in America – Ones to Watch 2023
Other Sources of Feedback About Nathaniel D. Staudt
Included on the 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Drake University Law School,
Des Moines,
Iowa, 2018
Juris Doctor
Honors: Drake’s student chapter of the American Association for Justice, Founding Member/Officer
Non Legal Education
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University of Iowa, 2014
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Major: Political Science
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate Attorney
Past Positions
- Spaulding & Shaull, Law Clerk
Bar Admissions
- Iowa, 2018
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa, 2018
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa, 2018
Other Affiliations
- Iowa State Bar Association
- Iowa Association for Justice
- American Bar Association
- Polk County Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
Contact
2423 Ingersoll Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
Phone Number: 515-620-3355
Email: Send a message
Website: https://sslawplc.com/
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