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Founded in 1929, Dentons Davis Brown is a progressive collaboration of talented law professionals committed to smart and creative solutions through a client-focused cooperative work environment.

Dentons Davis Brown’s main office is located in the 13-story Davis Brown Tower in Des Moines, the economic and political capital of the state of Iowa. More than 70 lawyers and more than 100 staff members assist business clients on matters ranging from agribusiness to zoning. The office is conveniently located in the downtown business core, with easy access to other law firms, businesses, and the county, state, and federal courthouses.

Clients also have access to the wide range of legal services and practice areas offered by the Dentons Davis Brown lawyers who are located in Ames, and West Des Moines, as well as in Dentons offices around the globe.

Along with an emphasis on diversity of ideas and perspectives, there are no cookie-cutter practices at the Firm. Des Moines lawyers have a passion for their areas of practice and for the clients they serve, and have been recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers and Chambers USA. Dentons Davis Brown is ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners in all five practice areas included in the Iowa chapter of Chambers USA, the only Iowa firm to achieve this honor. The Firm has also been recognized as the Best Law Firm in Des Moines for 18 consecutive years by the Des Moines Business Record.

If you need to contact the firm about any debtor matter including a foreclosure, bankruptcy, or eviction, please call +1 515 471 5160.

Recognition

Tyler Coe Appointed to Young Women’s Resource Center Board of Directors

July 7, 2025

We’re proud to share that shareholder Tyler Coe was recently appointed to the Young Women’s Resource Center (YWRC) Board of Directors in Des Moines.

Elizabeth Coonan Elected to the Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation Board of Directors

April 16, 2025

Shareholder Elizabeth Coonan was recently elected to the Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation Board of Directors.

Katie Gral Elected to the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa Board of Directors

April 7, 2025

Shareholder Katie Gral was recently elected to the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa Board of Directors. In this role, she will help shape strategic initiatives and contribute to the non-profit’s ongoing success.

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Insights

Practical Employment Issues Regarding ICE Enforcement

March 28, 2025

The news has been filled with reports on the current focus on immigration, including workplace enforcement conducted by Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE).

Communication is Everything – What HR Managers Need to Know

March 26, 2025

Employment attorney Jo Ellen Whitney shares key principles to help managers navigate workplace communication with confidence.

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Energetically Enforced by the EEOC

February 28, 2025

Employers, take note: ignoring an agency request—whether from the EEOC, OSHA, OCR or others —can lead to serious consequences, including fines and enforcement actions.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Tyler Coe Appointed to Young Women’s Resource Center Board of Directors

July 7, 2025

We’re proud to share that shareholder Tyler Coe was recently appointed to the Young Women’s Resource Center (YWRC) Board of Directors in Des Moines.

Dentons Litigation Team Secures Jury Trial Victory in High-Stakes Dispute

June 27, 2025

Dentons Davis Brown is pleased to announce a significant courtroom victory following an eight-day jury trial and more than two years of contentious litigation.

Renewable Energy Litigator Kristy Dahl Rogers joins Dentons

June 17, 2025

Kristy Rogers recently joined Dentons Davis Brown as a shareholder in the Litigation Division. Kristy’s practice focuses primarily on guiding energy sector clients through trial and appellate litigation and complex state and local permitting processes, including those required to develop and construct large-scale renewable energy projects.

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