Employment Law in Davenport
Employee-Only Advocacy for Davenport Workers & Students
Workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation can threaten a person’s career, income, and civil rights. Newkirk Zwagerman, P.L.C. represents Davenport, Iowa employees and others facing unlawful treatment by private businesses, public institutions, and federal employers.
Since opening in 2009, we’ve advocated for employees, workers, students, and executives facing organizations with substantial resources. We represent individuals, not companies.
Speak with an employment attorney about your circumstances and possible next steps. Call (515) 497-9409 to request a free case evaluation.
Employment & Civil Rights Matters We Handle
Employment claims often involve overlapping state and federal protections. We assess the facts, the employer or institution involved, and the applicable laws before developing a personalized strategy.
Our employment law practice includes:
- Disability and Family and Medical Leave Act discrimination. We handle claims involving disability-related treatment and rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the federal law that provides eligible employees with job-protected leave for qualifying reasons.
- Gender and sexual orientation discrimination. We represent people subjected to adverse treatment based on sex, gender, or sexual orientation when applicable law provides a claim.
- Race discrimination. We advocate for employees facing discriminatory discipline, termination, promotion decisions, or other workplace actions based on race.
- Age-based discrimination. We handle matters involving employment decisions allegedly based on a worker’s age.
- Workplace harassment. We represent employees subjected to unlawful harassment, including conduct connected to a protected characteristic.
- Employer retaliation. We handle claims involving adverse action after an employee reports discrimination, participates in an investigation, or engages in other legally protected conduct.
- Executive employment conflicts. We represent executive-level clients in matters requiring close review of the governing facts and documents.
- Federal employment matters. We handle claims involving the federal government, which may follow procedures different from private-sector cases.
- Title IX actions. We represent students and others in matters under Title IX, the federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in education programs receiving federal financial assistance.
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Equity for All
Fighting for your rights, we work towards the fundamental equality of every individual.
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Accountability-Focused
We work to ensure organizations are responsible for creating fair and just workplaces.
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Employee Advocates
We empower our clients to have their voices heard and their rights protected.
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Fostering Inclusion
At our core, we drive positive change through education and implicit bias training.
Employee-Focused Advocacy for Davenport, Iowa
We represent employees rather than companies. That commitment keeps our work focused on individuals confronting private employers, government bodies, schools, and other public institutions.
Our firm is led by Jill Zwagerman, Tom Newkirk, and Leonard Bates. Our attorneys are licensed to practice in Iowa and Minnesota, and two hold 2026 Super Lawyers ratings.
No two cases have the same history, documents, decision-makers, or personal consequences. We examine each client’s circumstances and develop a strategy for the specific legal issues involved. Whether a case calls for negotiation or litigation, we pursue a fair outcome while ensuring the client’s voice is heard.
Discuss Your Employment Matter in a Free Evaluation
We offer free case evaluations virtually and in person. You can explain what occurred, identify important dates, and discuss records connected to your employment or civil rights matter.
We use this information to develop a personalized strategy for your situation. A free evaluation doesn’t establish a particular fee arrangement for any representation that may follow.
Call (515) 497-9409 or submit the contact form to request your free case evaluation with Newkirk Zwagerman, P.L.C.
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"I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking representation in complex cases—you’ll be in excellent hands"
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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.