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Labor & Employment

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Labor & Employment - Iowa

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Dentons Davis Brown has a distinguished team with enviable strength in employment litigation and immigration matters. It regularly assists clients with a broad spectrum of matters including visa approvals, wage and hour, misconduct, discrimination and harassment disputes. The firm also advises on compliance with legislative changes. It is experienced in working with clients in various industries including healthcare, agriculture and education.
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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons Davis Brown represented Jefferson County Health Center in a lawsuit filed by a former provider at the hospital, who claimed wrongful discharge in violation of public policy.

Strengths

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  • Their work consistently reflects a strong understanding of commercial realities, enabling solutions that manage risk without impeding growth.

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  • The team is consistently accessible, highly responsive and proactive in communication.

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  • Denton's international network makes it an invaluable resource.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Deborah Tharnish
    Deborah Tharnish

    Deborah Tharnish

    Deborah Tharnish is a highly skilled litigator with a strong track record in representing clients in employment disputes. She has over four decades of experience.

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  • Jo Ellen Whitney
    Jo Ellen Whitney

    Jo Ellen Whitney

    Jo Ellen Whitney has a highly regarded employment practice. She advises employers, especially in the healthcare sector, on a broad array of issues, including noncompete and harassment issues.

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  • Elizabeth A Coonan
    Elizabeth A Coonan

    Elizabeth A Coonan

    Elizabeth Coonan advises clients from a wide range of industries on a variety of issues, such as defamation claims and hiring and restrictive covenant matters, as well as offering notable experience in immigration law.
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