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Litigation: General Commercial

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Litigation: General Commercial - Iowa

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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, trade marks and labor and employment. It works closely with its real estate, immigration and healthcare teams, among others, to provide a one-stop shop service.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons Davis Brown represented NextEra Energy Resources in litigation against Tama County governmental entities in relation to permitting for the Salt Creek Wind Phase I project.

Strengths

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  • Dentons Davis Brown handles complex litigation and mediations with such grace. The lawyers make it look easy. They make us feel confident in the most uncomfortable situations.

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  • The attention Dentons Davis Brown shows to our projects is unparalleled. The lawyers are quick to respond and make sure we have everything we need. Their vast knowledge about our industry is wonderful and so very helpful.

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  • Responses are always quick and thorough. Everyone on the team has great turnaround time.

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  • The team has enough resources to handle any type of claim that we have, no matter how unique or novel.

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  • Communication is timely and effective, demonstrating appropriate staffing and superior management of the case.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Richards
    Michael Richards

    Michael Richards

    Michael Richards offers prominent expertise in the insurance sector. He regularly defends insurers and the insured in a range of negligence claims, injunctions, civil rights and constitutional matters.

    • Michael is a joy to work with. He is patient with us and our questions, and is knowledgeable about our industry. His ability to defuse any situation is just amazing.

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    • Michael is a very effective trial lawyer and a consummate professional.

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  • Elizabeth Meyer
    Elizabeth Meyer

    Elizabeth Meyer

    Elizabeth Meyer is an experienced practitioner with notable expertise in business disputes, as well as construction defect litigation. She chairs the fiduciary litigation department at Dentons.

    • Elizabeth is excellent on paper in analysis and appearing before court and boards.

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    • I can’t recommend her enough and feel eternally grateful for all the help and guidance she has given me.

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  • Sarah Franklin
    Sarah Franklin

    Sarah Franklin

    Sarah Franklin specializes her practice on business and real estate litigation. She counts developers and landowners among her broad client base.

    • Sarah Franklin is fantastic. She is an extremely capable, experienced and thoughtful litigator. She puts in the effort required and that is noticeable.

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    • Sarah is a good attorney who works hard and takes time to prepare a case.

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