Jerry L. Schnurr III

Jerry L. Schnurr III is a partner and the founder of Schnurr Law Firm, P.C. in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He represents individuals, families, workers, and property owners in personal injury, workers’ compensation, estate planning, probate, and real estate matters. His practice includes car and motorcycle accidents, wrongful death claims, workplace injuries, wills, trusts, closings, deeds, title concerns, and property disputes. Clients work directly with him throughout their legal matters.

Schnurr earned a B.B.A. from the University of Iowa in 1983 and a J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1986. His legal and business education provided a strong foundation for evaluating financial concerns, property issues, compensation claims, and long-term planning needs. This background supports his practical approach to resolving disputes, preparing legal documents, protecting client interests, and explaining complex choices in clear terms.

Since founding his firm in 1986, Schnurr has assisted hundreds of Iowa clients with injury claims, workers’ compensation matters, real estate transactions, and estate planning. He helps injured people pursue compensation after serious accidents or workplace incidents and guides families through wills, trusts, probate, and asset-protection concerns. His real estate work includes purchases, sales, closings, title matters, deeds, and property disputes, allowing clients to address important personal and financial decisions with experienced guidance.

Jerry L. Schnurr III has held significant leadership roles in Iowa’s legal community, including service as president of the Iowa State Bar Association from 2020 to 2021 and president of the Iowa Association of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers from 2018 to 2019. He also served on the Iowa Association for Justice Board of Governors. His professional recognition includes an AV Preeminent rating, selection by Super Lawyers, and membership in The National Trial Lawyers Top 100. He is known for direct communication, careful attention to detail, and personal client service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Scnurr Law Firm, P.C.
• Past President, Member, Iowa State Bar Association, Litigation, Worker’s Compensation Lawyers, Probate, Trust & Estate Planning; & Real Estate & Title Law Sections (2018-2019) (2020–2021)
• Board of Governors, Iowa Association for Justice (2002-2014)
• Member, Trial Lawyers Top 100
• Member, American Bar Association (Litigation Section)
• Member, American Association for Justice

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Iowa
  Bachelor of Business Administration

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