Attorney
Altoona, Iowa, 50009
Tyler is a highly experienced legal advocate. He received both his undergraduate and a law degree from the University of Iowa on scholarship and with academic honors.
After law school, he was a law clerk for the Iowa Judicial Branch, followed by six years of private practice and seven years of public service at the Iowa Attorney General’s Office. His experience includes chairing numerous bench and jury trials, appearing before state and federal district and appellate courts, and representing individuals and institutions in a wide range of matters.
Over his career, Tyler has won bench trials and jury verdicts for both the defense and plaintiffs in matters totaling over $100,000,000. He also co-chaired the criminal prosecution of a murder 1 case resulting in a guilty verdict and life in prison. He attributes his success to his collaborative approach with clients, witnesses, and attorneys, his down-to-earth personality, and his strong work ethic. In 2017, he founded Smith Law Firm PLC to build a firm centered on his values of providing exceptional service and working solutions that improve clients' lives.
