Madison Fiedler-Carlson
Top rated Employment & Labor attorney in Johnston, Iowa
Fiedler Law Firm, P.L.C.
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Employment Litigation, Civil Rights; view more
Licensed in Iowa since: 2018
Education: University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2022 - 2024 Details
Drawing on her small-town roots and a legacy of legal service, Madison Fiedler-Carlson has become a beacon of advocacy and personalized legal care. An attorney at Fiedler Law Firm, P.L.C., her practice is deeply rooted in a commitment to community and justice and spans a diverse range of legal areas, including employment law, personal injury and a dedication to serving low-income clients.
Well-known for her work in employment law cases, Ms. Fiedler-Carlson takes on matters involving harassment, workplace discrimination, retaliation, civil rights, wage and hour issues, Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, severance negotiations and name changes.
Ms. Fiedler-Carlson's academic journey is marked by distinction and an early integration into the legal world, having been immersed in the atmosphere of her mother's law firm. She graduated with a B.A. from Simpson College and her Juris Doctor from the University of New Hampshire School of Law. There, she was inducted into the prestigious Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program, ensuring she was courtroom-ready from day one of her practice. In 2018, she was licensed to practice in the state courts of Iowa and the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa.
Known for her deeply humanistic approach to law, Ms. Fiedler-Carlson's testimonials from clients often highlight her ability connect personally and her relentless pursuit of favorable outcomes, whether through settlements or verdicts. Her time with plaintiff-side firms and New Hampshire Legal Assistance showcases her strengths in both advocacy and empathy.
Ms. Fiedler-Carlson has been selected for inclusion in the National Trial Lawyers 40 Under 40 list and in the Best Lawyers – One to Watch in 2023. She frequently shares her knowledge on employment law topics at seminars across Iowa.
Professionally, Ms. Fiedler-Carlson is recognized among her peers for her involvement in key organizations. She is an active member of the Women’s Law Student Association, the Polk County Bar Association, the Iowa Association for Justice, the Iowa State Bar Association and the National Employment Lawyers Association. She is the treasurer of the Iowa Employment Lawyers Association and the president of Polk County Women Attorneys.
Practice areas
Employment & Labor: Employee, Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, Civil Rights, Family LawFocus areas
Americans with Disabilities Act, Disability, Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law - Employee, Employment Law - Employer, Labor Law, Name Change, Race Discrimination, Retaliation, Sexual Harassment, Wage & Hour Laws, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- 40% Employment & Labor: Employee
- 40% Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Civil Rights
- 10% Family Law
First Admitted: 2016, New Hampshire
Professional Webpage: https://employmentlawiowa.com/team-member/madison-fiedler-ca...
- UNH Law Women’s Law Student Association - Member, 2013
- National Employment Lawyers Association, 2014
- New Hampshire (Currently inactive/resigned), 2016
- State of Colorado (Currently inactive/resigned), 2016
- State Courts of Iowa, 2018
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa, 2018
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa, 2018
- Polk County Bar Association, 2018
- Iowa Association for Justice - Elected New Lawyers Core Group Representative (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024), 2020
- Iowa State Bar Association - Elected 5C Representative (2021, 2022), 2021
- Polk County Women Attorneys : Co-Chair, Professional Development (2021, 2022), 2021
- Iowa Employment Lawyers Association - Treasurer (2022, 2023, 2024), 2022
- Polk County Women Attorneys : President Elect (2023), 2023
- Polk County Women Attorneys : President (2024), 2024
- Godfrey v. State of Iowa et al, $1,500,000, 2019
- Rumsey v. Woodgrain Millwork et al, $508,000, 2019
- Selden v. DMACC, $1,378,921.60, 2021
- White v. State of Iowa, $790,000, 2021
- Rumsey v. Woodgrain Millwork (II), $35,000, 2022
- Gaeta, Timmsen v. City of Muscatine, $25,000, 2022
- Minnihan v. City of Poesta, $175,000, 2022
- Pro Bono Work: Name changes (Currently offering), 2023
- Received a fellowship to work for New Hampshire Legal Assistance during my 2L summer, Rudman Summer Fellowship, University of New Hampshire School of Law, 2014
- Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program, Daniel Webster Scholar, University of New Hampshire School of Law, 2014
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2022
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2023
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2024
- One to Watch, Best Lawyers, 2023
- 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers, 2023
- University of New Hampshire School of Law, 2013-2016
- Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa, B.A. (Religious Studies, Psychology), 2008-2012
- Prepared materials for presentation on transgender employees and students in public schools, Writer, Transgender Employees and Students in Public Schools, School Districts, 2014
- Presentated to church administrators on religious entities and the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Iowa Wage Payment Collection Law, Writer, Presenter, Wage Law and Religious Entities, Church Administrators, 2019
- Guest Lecturer for Harry Potter and the Liberal Arts | Presented on Harry Potter and the Law, Guest Lecturer, Harry Potter and the Law, Simpson College, 2019
- Iowa State Bar Association | Labor and Employment Seminar | Presentated on the Fair Labor Standards Act with Katie Ervin Carlson, Co-Presenter, Fair Labor Standards Act, Iowa State Bar Association, 2021
- Presented for Equal Pay Day on equal pay claims based on sex and gender, Presenter, Equal Pay Day, Polk County Women Attorneys, 2022
- Presentated on the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Iowa Wage Payment Collection Law, Writer, Presenter, Fair Labor Standards Act, Iowa Association For Justice, 2022
- Guest Lecturer for Harry Potter and the Liberal Arts | Presented on Harry Potter and the Law, Guest Lecturer, Harry Potter and the Law, Simpson College, 2022
- Presented for Equal Pay Day on equal pay claims based on sex and gender, Presenter, Equal Pay Day, Polk County Women Attorneys, 2023
- Presentated on Ethical Considerations of Social Media and Reviews, Writer, Presenter, Ethical Considerations of Social Media and Reviews, Iowa Association For Justice, 2024
- Presentation on Successfully Navigating EEOC and State FEPA Investigations for State Employees, Co-Writer, Co-Presenter, Successfully Navigating EEOC and State FEPA Investigations for State Employees, National Employment Lawyers Association, 2024
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2022 - 2024
