Ranking tables

Litigation: General Commercial | USA

Iowa

Our definition of general commercial litigation will always take into consideration the other practice areas that we cover in a given state. It is therefore a fairly broad interpretation of commercial litigation, perhaps more easily defined by what is not included within it. If, for example, we are looking at a state where we have coverage of IP, antitrust and bankruptcy litigation in standalone tables, we would not expect too much of this work to be included in a commercial litigation table and would be looking more for business disputes such as breach of contract claims. The work should be civil, and should involve disputes between business entities.

Rankings overview for Departments

2

Band 2

  1. Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C.
    Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C. 30 Years Ranked
  2. Dorsey & Whitney LLP
    Dorsey & Whitney LLP 12 Years Ranked
  3. Belin McCormick PC
  4. Brown, Winick, Graves, Gross and Baskerville, PLC
  5. Finley, Alt, Smith, Scharnberg, Craig, Hilmes & Gaffney PC
  6. Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC
3

Band 3

  1. Ahlers & Cooney PC
  2. Bradley & Riley PC
  3. Lederer Weston Craig PLC
  4. Shuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC
  5. Whitfield & Eddy PLC
4

Band 4

  1. Grefe & Sidney, PLC
  2. The Weinhardt Law Firm
S

Senior Statespeople

  1. Deborah Tharnish
    Deborah Tharnish Dentons Davis Brown20 Years Ranked
  2. David BrownHansen, McClintock & Riley
1

Band 1

  1. Richard Sapp
    Richard Sapp Nyemaster Goode PC22 Years Ranked
  2. Gregory M. LedererLederer Weston Craig PLC
  3. Guy CookGrefe & Sidney, PLC
  4. Mark WeinhardtThe Weinhardt Law Firm
  5. Michael A DeeBrown, Winick, Graves, Gross and Baskerville, PLC
  6. Robert Waterman JrLane & Waterman LLP
2

Band 2

  1. John Lande Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C.7 Years Ranked
  2. Michael W Thrall
    Michael W Thrall Nyemaster Goode PC17 Years Ranked
  3. Mollie M Pawlosky Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C.16 Years Ranked
  4. Brian RickertBrown, Winick, Graves, Gross and Baskerville, PLC
  5. Kevin J DriscollFinley, Alt, Smith, Scharnberg, Craig, Hilmes & Gaffney PC
  6. Kevin ReynoldsWhitfield & Eddy PLC
  7. Martha ShaffBetty Neuman & McMahon
  8. Paul D BurnsBradley & Riley PC
  9. Roger StoneSimmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC
  10. Stephen HoltmanSimmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC
3

Band 3

  1. Jacob Bylund
    Jacob Bylund Faegre Drinker14 Years Ranked
  2. Jesse Linebaugh
    Jesse Linebaugh Faegre Drinker12 Years Ranked
  3. William Miller
    William Miller Dorsey & Whitney LLP10 Years Ranked
  4. Jack HilmesFinley, Alt, Smith, Scharnberg, Craig, Hilmes & Gaffney PC
  5. Kevin VisserSimmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC
  6. Michael ReckBelin McCormick PC
  7. Robert HoughtonShuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC
  8. Stephen R EckleyEckley Law PLLC
  9. Timothy J HillBradley & Riley PC
4

Band 4

  1. Kevin H Collins
    Kevin H Collins Nyemaster, Goode, West, Hansell & O'Brien22 Years Ranked
  2. Lance Lange
    Lance Lange Faegre Drinker1 Years Ranked
  3. Connie L DiekemaFinley, Alt, Smith, Scharnberg, Craig, Hilmes & Gaffney PC
  4. Jason O'RourkeLane & Waterman LLP
  5. Jennifer RindenShuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC
  6. Jim CraigLederer Weston Craig PLC
  7. John A Templer JrWhitfield & Eddy PLC
  8. Kevin J CasterShuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC
  9. Nicholas Critelli JrCritelliLaw
  10. Terry J AbernathyPickens, Barnes & Abernathy
  11. Todd LantzThe Weinhardt Law Firm
U

Up and Coming

  1. Kirk Schuler
    Kirk Schuler Dorsey & Whitney LLP2 Years Ranked
  2. Ted Craig Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C.1 Years Ranked
  3. Jennifer LindbergBrown, Winick, Graves, Gross and Baskerville, PLC

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Dentons Davis Brown
    1
    Dentons Davis Brown
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Dentons Davis Brown hosts a leading litigation team with broad coverage including civil rights, insurance and professional negligence matters. It regularly handles litigation cases for clients in the agricultural, healthcare and real estate sectors. The firm is experienced in disputes related to regulatory authorities, tax, trademarks and labor and employment. It works closely with its real estate, immigration and healthcare teams, among others, to provide a one-stop shop service.
  2. Faegre Drinker
    1
    Faegre Drinker
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Nyemaster Goode PC
    1
    Nyemaster Goode PC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Nyemaster Goode attracts high profile national corporations, including Fortune 500 companies, which rely on this large and experienced practice to handle disputes in Iowa. The firm has a strong focus on representing clients hailing from the manufacturing, energy and insurance industries. It is valued by clients for its strength in representing businesses in commercial disputes. The firm also has significant expertise in product liability, patent and employment litigation.
  4. Lane & Waterman LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C.
    2
    Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C.
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2 | 30 Years Ranked
    Bradshaw, Fowler, Proctor & Fairgrave has a solid practice with a respected bench and notable insurance capabilities. It is experienced in handling complex litigation cases for municipalities. The firm's additional expertise includes construction and property-related matters. It is particularly noted for its insurance defense work.
  2. Dorsey & Whitney LLP
    2
    Dorsey & Whitney LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    The Des Moines office of Dorsey & Whitney is valued for its strength in assisting clients from the manufacturing and public sectors, among others, with contractual disputes and other litigation matters. Additional capabilities include IP and business litigation. The firm is highly active representing clients in state and federal courts.
  3. Belin McCormick PC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2
  4. Brown, Winick, Graves, Gross and Baskerville, PLC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2
  5. Finley, Alt, Smith, Scharnberg, Craig, Hilmes & Gaffney PC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2
  6. Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Ahlers & Cooney PC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3
  2. Bradley & Riley PC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3
  3. Lederer Weston Craig PLC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3
  4. Shuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3
  5. Whitfield & Eddy PLC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Grefe & Sidney, PLC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 4
  2. The Weinhardt Law Firm
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 4