Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C. is a general practice law firm in Des Moines, Iowa. Our attorneys provide a full range of legal and business counseling services to a client base that includes large corporations, small businesses, governmental entities and not-for-profit organizations with interests in Iowa.
Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C. is pleased to welcome our 2026 Summer Associates, (L-R): Emma Carlson, Abbie Boeding, and Madison Diaz.
Emma Carlson
Emma is currently attending the University of Iowa College of Law where she will graduate with…
Wire transfer fraud continues to be a major source of loss for both banks and businesses. Though the schemes vary, they typically result in unauthorized transfers being initiated through an online banking portal. Fraudsters have become skilled at exploiting both…
Taxpayers who were assessed penalties and interest by the IRS during January 20, 2020 through July 10, 2023 may be entitled to refunds or abatements as a result of the COVID‑19 federal disaster declaration. The potential relief is significant, but…
How much money does a developer need to spend before the government cannot pull the rug out from under a project? On April 24, 2026, the Iowa Supreme Court answered: how much you spend doesn’t matter—no permit, no vested right.…
Congratulations to William Serangeli on his retirement from Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C.
With a remarkable legal career spanning across five decades, Bill focused his practice on representing business clients, including real estate companies, banks, and insurance companies,…
We’re pleased to announce that Elena Pinnow has joined Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C. as an Associate Attorney.
Elena’s diverse practice at the firm will focus on assisting clients in the areas of Employment and Labor Law, Family Law, and Bankruptcy,…
The Employment Law Seminar is just around the corner on Thursday, May 14th at The Meadows Events & Conference Center in Altoona, Iowa.
Our experienced attorneys are in the process of preparing some great educational sessions to help you on your…
In August of 2025, I wrote a blog titled “Iowa Open Records Law: Hot Tip for Government Agencies that Want to Keep Secret their Activities from the Public” in which I explained the Iowa Public Information Board’s (“IPIB”)…
On April 10, 2026, the FDIC finally officially rescinded its 2022 guidance on representment NSF fees. The prior guidance required financial institutions to identify and refund improperly charged NSF fees. In rescinding the guidance, the FDIC acknowledged what had long…
Banks are already facing the prospect of competing for deposits with issuers of stablecoins. A new report suggests that allowing stablecoins to offer yield may not have an impact on banking lending. Stablecoin issuers offering yield on funds held as…
