Atty. Terri C. Davis

Atty. Terri C. Davis

Terri C. Davis is an Attorney and Senior Vice President at Shuttleworth.

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Profile Summary

About Terri C. Davis at a glance

Terri C. Davis is a employment, workers comp, litigation, and government attorney based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, practicing at Shuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC. Admitted to practice in Iowa, The Iowa State Bar Association. Educated at The University of Iowa (J.D., 1995) and Western Illinois University (BA, 1989). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Cedar Rapids) (2026), Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (Cedar Rapids) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026). Serands clients in Cedar Rapids, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Terri C. Davis is an Attorney and Senior Vice President at Shuttleworth
  • She focuses her practice in Employment Law and Litigation, including employment related litigation, commercial litigation, product liability, and the handling of administrative trials, including utilities cases and workers compensation
  • She advises employers on employment matters, and assists with policy review and development, as well as handling of investigations and complaints, both internal and before civil rights commissions
  • She serves as chair of the firm’s Labor & Employment Law Practice Group
  • She received her B.A. degree, summa cum laude from Western Illinois University and her J.D. degree, with high distinction, from the University of Iowa
  • She is a member of the Linn County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations, and the Iowa Defense Counsel Association
  • She has been named as one of the Best Lawyers in America in the area of Workers' Compensation, Employment Law, and Labor and Employment Litigation
  • Terri serves as the Chairperson of the Board of Goodwill of the Heartland and is a Volunteer Attorney for Iowa Legal Aid

Practice Areas Explained

Terri C. Davis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Terri C. Davis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Terri C. Davis is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Iowa →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Terri C. Davis is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Iowa →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Terri C. Davis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cedar Rapids are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Terri C. Davis

Where is Terri C. Davis's law office located?
Terri C. Davis's law practice is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The firm is Shuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Terri C. Davis handle?
Terri C. Davis focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
Where did Terri C. Davis go to law school?
Terri C. Davis earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (BA, 1989).
How can I contact Terri C. Davis for a consultation?
You can contact Terri C. Davis directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Terri C. Davis received?
Terri C. Davis's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Cedar Rapids); Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (Cedar Rapids); Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law; Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management.

Education

J.D.
The University of Iowa
- 1995
BA
Western Illinois University
- 1989

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Cedar Rapids)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (Cedar Rapids)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed as a Great Plains Super Lawyer– Employment & Labor, Workers’ Compensation, Administrative Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Cedar Rapids)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Cedar Rapids)
- 2016

Bar Admissions

Iowa, The Iowa State Bar Association

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