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.
If you’re an employer in Iowa with four or more employees, the anti-discrimination laws that apply to you may have just changed overnight.
On March 10, 2026, Governor Kim Reynolds signed legislation (SF 579) preventing cities and counties from creating…
As employers journey through the ever-evolving eras of employment and labor law, understanding the complexity of the changes taking place at the state and national level can make you feel as if you just completed a billion-dollar world tour.
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We are deeply saddened to share that our friend and fellow attorney, Kent M. Forney, has passed away. Prior to the formation of Dickinson Bradshaw, Kent had been with the Bradshaw firm where he was a trial attorney for 65…
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools are expanding into every aspect of consumers’ daily lives. That proliferation has the potential to dramatically increase bank liability under the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (“EFTA”) and Regulation E.
The consulting firm McKinsey & Company recently…
When families fight over inheritances, emotions run high and so do the legal risks. A recent Iowa Supreme Court decision, Matter of Estate of Felten, sheds light on one of estate planning’s most powerful tools: the no‑contest clause (also…
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Sending you warm wishes from Dickinson Bradshaw for a joyful holiday season with our deepest gratitude.
We’ve created a special holiday video (above) featuring the seasonal artwork of our employees’ children and grandchildren. We…
There is no question that the U.S. economy is under stress from several factors. One sector where stress is turning into distress is commercial construction. In September, Experian reported that while construction, and in particular commercial construction, has reached new…
Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C. has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® regionally in 29 practice areas. Ranked by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®, the list recognizes firms who exhibit professional excellence with impressive ratings…
Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen P.C. is pleased to announce that attorney Elissa Holman has been named a shareholder of the law firm.
Elissa’s practice at Dickinson Bradshaw is focused primarily on Employment Law and Civil Litigation. Before she joined…
The employee retention credit (“ERC”) continues to generate headaches for businesses, and claims filed through professional employer organizations (“PEO”) are among the most problematic. Many businesses that relied on a PEO to file their ERC are now confronting delays, gaps…
