Jessman Smith

Jessman Smith, J.D., currently serves as a Trust & Estates Attorney at Dentons Davis Brown since August 2024, specializing in estate planning. Smith has a long-standing involvement with the Southeast Polk Community School District as an Assistant Wrestling Coach since November 2009, contributing to the team's impressive record that includes 12 Iowa 3A State Championships and 31 Individual State Championships. Previous professional experience includes roles such as Estate Planning & Probate Attorney at Greater Des Moines Area Law Firm and Assistant Director at Principal Financial Group, where Smith provided consultancy for affluent estate clients and businesses. Smith also served as an Advanced Markets Attorney at Farm Bureau Financial Services, assisting with estate planning and succession strategies. Earlier in the career, Smith worked as a Probate/Litigation Attorney at Frank Smith Law Office and as Director of Wrestling Operations at the University of Iowa. Smith holds a Juris Doctorate with Honors from Drake University Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Iowa.