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About The Firm

Newkirk Zwagerman, P.L.C. represents individuals who have been denied equal employment opportunities or who have been harassed at work or school based on their age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, or disability.

We believe in the fundamental equality of all persons and our mission is to fight for the civil rights and civil liberties of our clients in keeping with our state motto “Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain.” 

Our attorneys and staff work as a team in cooperation with our clients in Iowa and across the country to provide the strongest representation possible.

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  • Equity for All

    Fighting for your rights, we work towards the fundamental equality of every individual.

  • Accountability-Focused

    We work to ensure organizations are responsible for creating fair and just workplaces.

  • Employee Advocates

    We empower our clients to have their voices heard and their rights protected.

  • Fostering Inclusion

    At our core, we drive positive change through education and implicit bias training.

  • Iowa State Bar Association
  • Minnesota State Bar Asssociation

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    "They Speak My Language"
    Tom Newkirk and his firm are experts on the state of college athletics and the type of bias that coaches and especially female coaches deal with on daily bases. They speak a language that anyone can understand.
    - Petra M.
    "No One I'd Recommend More"
    We came to Jill Zwagerman and were met with compassion, calm, intelligence and a fierce dedication to legally hold our offenders accountable.  Jill walked us through the entire process leading us with confidence and compence.
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    "They Truly Cared"
    I was represented by both Jill Zwagerman and Newkirk Zwagerman Law Firm better than I could have ever imagined. Over two years they prepared me to the fullest degree. They truly cared about my needs and opinions.
    - Stephanie T.
    "Patience & Professionalism"
    I knew after the first meeting that Jill Zwagerman was the best fit for my case. Her patience, professionalism, and experience guided me through a process that produced a better outcome than I could imagine.
    - Terry W.
    "They Helped Return my Faith in Humanity"

    They helped me through an exhaustive process and understand things that even I found confusing as a physician. They not only had a lasting effect on my life, but every patient I will treat in the future...ever!

    - Catherine H.
    "Fighting the Good Fight"
    Tom is passionate about exposing biases and helping women fight the good fight. Without his guidance, I have no doubt I would not be sitting in where I am now. He made sure that I was prepared.
    - Tina S.