Our Team
Tyler M. Smith
AttorneyTyler is a highly experienced legal advocate. He received both his undergraduate and 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.
Frank Smith
Of CounselFrank Smith is highly experienced attorney with many years of practice in the Des Moines area. Frank attended Drake University for his B.A. in 1972, completed law school at Drake in 1976, and was admitted to the Iowa Bar that same year. Frank has worked for the United States District Court for both the Northern and Southern District, the United States Supreme Court, Iowa Supreme Court, and was named among Best Lawyers in America in the area of Eminent Domain. Frank joins the Smith Law Firm team as Of Counsel after 43 years in his own law practice which has now merged with Smith Law Firm.
Angie Zimmer
ParalegalAngie has 20 years of experience working in the legal field focusing in the areas of
probate administration, wills and trusts, and real estate. She grew up in Jesup
(northeast Iowa) and has a bachelor’s degree from Wartburg College in Business
Administration. She and her husband, Dave, have four daughters -- and are also new
grandparents. She enjoys hiking, biking, traveling and spending time with family.
Roxann Crabb
Legal Assistant
Lacey Beals
Client Services CoordinatorLacey has been living and working in Altoona for over 12 years and has always had a passion for law. She grew up in Missouri and received her bachelor’s degree from Missouri Western State College. She then moved to Iowa to attend Drake Law School and earned her J.D. Lacey and her husband, Matt, have 3 girls in high school at SEP. They can be found cheering them on at cross country and track meets. Lacey enjoys running, spending time outside with family, and watching football. Go Chiefs!
Jerold Lawler
Paralegal and Chief Technology OfficerJerold grew up in the Sacramento, California area and joined the U.S. Army in 2006, serving until 2010. After completing his service, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and spent several years living and working in South Korea. In mid-2019 he returned to the United States and began his career as a paralegal. Outside of work, Jerold enjoys playing ice hockey, both as a skater and goalie, fishing, and maintaining his fruit and vegetable garden.