Dickinson Bradshaw

Iowa, United States

With a rich history deeply rooted in the Iowa legal community, Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C. boasts one of the largest, Iowa-based teams of attorneys practicing in more than 90 areas of law. We provide clients with the highest quality of legal representation, and we recognize the importance of providing personalized representation for each client. Ultimately, our goal is to deliver legal and counseling services which enhance the reputation of both the client and the attorney involved. 

Practice Areas

Our firm has become a leading provider of legal services in the following areas: 

• Litigation
• Insurance
• Insurance Defense
• Banking & Financial Services
• Business & Corporate Law
• Employment & Labor and Workers’ Compensation
• Real Estate and Land Use
• Municipal Law
• Personal Injury
• Bankruptcy, Corporate Restructuring, & Creditors' Rights Law
• Divorce & Family Law
• Elder Law
• Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
• Tax Law and Tax Planning
• Cybersecurity, Data Breach, & Privacy
• Education Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• For a full list visit www.dickinsonbradshaw.com

Highlighted Practices and Industries

Banks & Financial Institutions

The banking law attorneys at Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C. counsel more than 90 financial institutions doing business in Iowa. No other Iowa-based law firm has as many attorneys providing legal services to the state’s community banks. The firm is a complete source of legal services for banks and other financial institutions, bankers, and bank directors on a wide range of general legal issues. Read More

Construction Law and Litigation

In Iowa’s rapidly growing construction industry, owners, architects, contractors, engineers, insurers and others have numerous legal decisions related to running their business, managing their projects, dealing with suppliers, and complying with state, local, and federal regulations. Read More

Cybersecurity, Data Breach, & Privacy

When your business is subject to a data breach, your first call should be to a qualified Des Moines, Iowa-based attorney who can help you maximize the coverage of the attorney-client privilege, minimize potential damages, and formulate a response plan that takes into account legal, regulatory, and reputational considerations. Read More

Emerging Technology

New and emerging technologies are changing many aspects of our lives for the better, including how we do business. We have a deep history of developing new technology, and increasingly companies are looking to develop and capitalize on this fast-growing sector within the state. Our Emerging Technology group is in a unique position to give you a competitive advantage as you grow and adopt new technologies within your business to increase efficiency, generate new business, and ultimately boost your bottom line. Read More

Employment & Labor Law

Dickinson Bradshaw's Employment & Labor Law Group is one of Iowa's largest and most recognized. Our Des Moines, Iowa-based attorneys have extensive experience representing and counseling clients in matters of traditional labor law and general employment law. Read More

Insurance Defense

The Insurance Defense practice area includes many of the attorneys involved in the Litigation and Trial Practice area. These attorneys work with insurers and their insureds to provide counsel and representation in litigated matters including automobile accidents, commercial general liability claims, homeowner claims, bad faith claims, insurance fraud, employment law issues, construction disputes, life insurance/disability claims, premises liability, products liability, errors and omissions, professional malpractice, toxic torts and workers' compensation.Read More

Insurance Law and Litigation

Dickinson Bradshaw Law Firm's Insurance Law and Litigation practice area is among the largest in the Firm and consists of numerous attorneys who provide a diverse and broad-based range of legal services.Our attorneys serve as members of the board of directors or provide counsel to insurance companies on corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions, employee issues, licensure with state insurance departments, compliance with regulatory requirements, rate hearings, filings with governmental entities and risk management. Read More

Real Estate and Land Use

Dickinson Bradshaw's Des Moines, Iowa-based attorneys bring a vast array of resources to bear on clients' real estate and land use needs. Our real estate group handles matters ranging from transactions such as commercial asset disposition and acquisitions to real estate based litigation.Read More

SALT - State and Local Tax Law

The number of taxing jurisdictions in the U.S. is approaching 10,000, each with its own rules, making state and local tax complex. Dickinson Bradshaw’s Des Moines, Iowa-based SALT attorneys have represented taxing authorities and single and multi-state entities in a wide array of matters, which has provided them valuable insight into state and local tax issues. Whether you have a questions related to sales, income, or property tax or you have been contacted by a state Department of Revenue, Dickinson Bradshaw’s SALT attorneys can help you navigate the complex world of state and local taxes. Read More

Schools & Universities

Dickinson Bradshaw's Des Moines, Iowa-based attorneys share nearly 50 years of experience representing or serving on the boards of Iowa’s schools. We have well developed expertise in the law affecting K-12 public and private institutions, community colleges and universities. Read More