About

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We offer experience, intelligence and a practical sense to solve the most difficult challenges you face. Our trial lawyers include Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers, former United States Supreme Court clerks, members of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, former federal prosecutors and government agency officials, and dozens of former federal and state courts of appeal and district court clerks. With litigation attorneys licensed in key jurisdictions throughout the United States, we offer national counsel services, on-the-ground litigation support and local court relationships. We align our approach to your goals and minimize business disruption. We value risk mitigation and litigation avoidance as critical elements of our strategy, but when litigation becomes unavoidable, we have an established track record of defeating claims at the pleading stage, at trial and on appeal.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Iowa
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What the team is known for

Faegre Drinker's Des Moines office possesses a team that frequently defends clients against class actions. It demonstrates strength in product liability, fraud and antitrust litigation and is valued for its ability to assist clients with large and complex litigation matters. The firm represents financial corporations in disputes and has experience with clients from the food, healthcare and agricultural industries, and is able to act for clients on the national and international stages.

Work Highlights

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  • Faegre Drinker represented Cargill in relation to a multidistrict litigation involving antitrust claims brought by putative classes, beef purchasers and public entities.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jacob Bylund
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Jacob Bylund
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Jacob Bylund is a noteworthy lawyer with a varied caseload including representing clients in antitrust, fraud and injury cases. He regularly acts for companies in the food, manufacturing and agribusiness sectors.

"I really trust him with our most sensitive matters; he is a creative trial-oriented lawyer."

"Jacob Bylund genuinely cares about the company; he understands our business through and through."

Jesse Linebaugh
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Jesse Linebaugh
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Band 3

Jesse Linebaugh is adept at handling bankruptcy and insurance litigation, as well as commercial disputes concerning issues such as breach of contract, negligence and breach of fiduciary duty. He represents clients from a range of sectors including finance and agriculture.

"Jesse is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is highly intelligent, creative, personable and responsive."

"Jesse is an excellent lawyer and client relationship manager. He is always prompt to respond and get you to the right person."

Lance Lange
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Lance Lange
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Lance Lange is a notable trial lawyer who represents clients across an array of industries. His cases include antitrust claims, breach of contract disputes and loan repurchasing issues.

"Lance delivers a high level of service and is very experienced in this area."

"Lance is excellent. He is responsive, smart and thorough."

"I always appreciate Lance's ability to respond quickly and accurately."

Ranked Lawyers at
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

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Iowa

Litigation: General Commercial

Jacob Bylund
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Jacob Bylund
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Band 3
Jesse Linebaugh
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Jesse Linebaugh
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Band 3
Lance Lange
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Lance Lange
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Band 4

Members

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