
Chambers Review
Dentons Davis Brown hosts a leading litigation team with broad coverage including civil rights, insurance and professional negligence matters. Regularly handles litigation cases for clients in the agricultural, healthcare and real estate sectors. Experienced in disputes related to the regulatory authorities and labor and employment. Works closely with its real estate, corporate teams and healthcare teams, among others, to provide a one-stop-shop service.
Work Highlights
- Dentons Davis Brown acted for MidAmerican Energy on an appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court, relating to the constitutionality of a legislative enactment on the right of first refusal in the utility industry in 2020.
- The team also represented the Dallas County Sheriff’s office in a whistle-blower retaliation claim, brought by an employee who had been fired.
Notable Practitioners
Deborah Tharnish is noted for her exceptional experience litigating a range of commercial matters and advising on employment disputes.
"Deborah is excellence personified."

Michael Richards enters the rankings for his prominent expertise in the insurance sector. He regularly defends insurers and the insured in a range of negligence claims, bad faith accusations and constitutional matters.
"He is an excellent attorney. We primarily use him to handle our complex and larger exposure litigation matters." "Michael is my go-to lawyer, regardless of the issue. If he cannot answer the question, he will tell me who will or find out the answer himself."