Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C. Family Law Practice

12/15/2025

Innocence and wonder. Magic and imagination. Sending you warm wishes from Dickinson Bradshaw for a joyful holiday season with our deepest gratitude.

We've created a special holiday video featuring the seasonal artwork of our employees’ children and grandchildren. We invite you to enjoy it with your loved ones and experience the holidays through the eyes of a child.

08/21/2025

As a direct result of peer feedback and independent research, we’re happy to report that more than 85% of Dickinson Bradshaw’s attorneys have been named by Best Lawyers® to all three of its recognition lists for 2026.

Of those honored, Jason Madden and Melissa Schilling were named as “Lawyer of Year” in their respective areas for receiving the highest level of peer review in the Des Moines area; 31 were named as among The Best Lawyers in America; and 12 were named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list.

This recognition is especially significant as it’s based exclusively on impressive peer reviews, a true testament to the respect our attorneys have earned for their work within the professional legal community.

Read the article with complete results:
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12/12/2024

from Dickinson Bradshaw!

As we reflect on the achievements of 2024, including the coming together of two historic firms to create Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C., we look forward to even greater successes in the New Year.

We'd like to thank each of you for sharing in our journey, and we look forward to the opportunity to serve your legal needs with dedication, integrity, and excellence.

Because they hold a special place in our hearts during the holidays, we've created a video featuring many of our fuzzy family members. Sit back with a warm cup of hot cocoa and enjoy!

01/05/2024

Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C. is pleased to announce its 2024 Board of Directors.

Pictured clockwise from top left:

Jason Madden was elected as Chairman of the Board. Madden’s practice is focused on litigation and trial law in the areas of product liability, toxic torts, agricultural law, insurance and general litigation.

Mollie Pawlosky was elected as President. Pawlosky’s practice focuses on commercial litigation, including commercial foreclosure, collections and creditors’ rights, corporate governance disputes, construction litigation and mechanic’s lien disputes, and appellate work.

Matthew Phillips was elected as a Vice President. Phillips is part of the Dickinson Bradshaw litigation division, with significant work in the worker’s compensation area.

Jeffrey Baxter was elected as Treasurer. Baxter serves business clients in a variety of matters including real estate acquisition, business formation and commercial foreclosure. He also provides advice in real estate, zoning and land matters, and represents businesses in a wide range of issues.

Justin LaVan was elected as a Vice President. LaVan is an advocate, negotiator, and litigator with diversified experience in a wide variety of cases both federal and state, arbitration hearings, and client matters for both plaintiffs and defendants involving complex business litigation, commercial torts, construction defects, agricultural transactions, personal injury and insurance coverage issues.

John Lande was elected as Secretary. His practice includes a variety of civil litigation matters, bank regulatory issues, and cybersecurity.

01/02/2024

January 1, 2024 — Dickinson Bradshaw is proud to announce its formation as a result of the combination of two Des Moines-based firms: Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C. and Bradshaw, Fowler, Proctor & Fairgrave, P.C.

“As a united firm, we look forward to becoming stronger together by enhancing our range of legal services for our clients,” said Jason Madden, a member of the Dickinson Bradshaw Executive Committee.

As a result of the combination, Dickinson Bradshaw will boast a team of nearly 60 attorneys across more than 90 practice areas including Litigation; Insurance and Insurance Defense; Banking & Financial Services; Business & Corporate Law; Employment & Labor; Workers’ Compensation; Real Estate and Land Use; Municipal Law; Personal Injury; Bankruptcy, Corporate Restructuring, & Creditors' Rights Law; Divorce & Family Law; Elder Law, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning; Tax Law and Tax Planning; Cybersecurity, Data Breach, & Privacy; Education Law; Intellectual Property Law, and many more.

Along with an expanded roster of legal talent, the merger enables the firm to serve clients across Iowa and around the country, as well as globally through its membership in the Law Firm Alliance, a trusted international network of mid-sized law firms.

“Our participation in the Law Firm Alliance allows us to collaborate with fellow LFA members across the country and around the world,” said Mollie Pawlosky, a member of the Dickinson Bradshaw Executive Committee. “Together, we can share our knowledge and experience and provide our clients with swift and effective results through this collaboration.”

Effective today, the firm will be located on the 36th and 37th floors (suite 3700) of 801 Grand Avenue in downtown Des Moines.

Additional Resources, including a Q&A on the combination can be found on our new website at www.dickinsonbradshaw.com, or call us at 515-243-4191 or 515-244-2600.

12/21/2023

This holiday season, our staff and attorneys held a collection drive of monetary donations, toys, and gifts that were donated to the Children & Families of Iowa's Holiday Shop.

The shop program allows CFI clients to choose gifts for their children and family, and provides household and pantry items, alleviating some of their struggles during the winter holidays.

If you'd like to join us in helping make it merry for struggling Iowa families, donations can be delivered to the CFI offices at 111 University Ave. in Des Moines.

12/07/2023

We are excited to announce that we are joining forces with Bradshaw, Fowler, Proctor & Fairgrave, P.C., creating a team of nearly 60 attorneys who practice in more than 90 areas of law.

This combination will strengthen both firms’ presence in Iowa and enhance our full range of client services. It also brings together two firms with strong values, a commitment to community service, and over 185 combined years in the Iowa legal community.

“Throughout our history, Dickinson has always been focused on what’s best for our clients and our people,” said Ron Mountsier, President of Dickinson. “Long before our conversations began, we knew Bradshaw was a firm with similar strengths and dedicated attorneys practicing in complementary areas of practice. Joining forces will allow us to offer both our new and longstanding clients expanded services. In this merger of contemporaries, we found the perfect firm to partner with that will provide us with new horizons and new opportunities.”

For More Information:
- An exclusive article in today's Business Record can be found here:
https://www.businessrecord.com/bradshaw-dickinson-law-firms-to-merge-2/
- And the complete release is available on our website here:
https://www.dickinsonlaw.com/blogs-articles/2023/12/07/dickinson-and-bradshaw-announce-plans-to-combine

Two legacy law firms will merge Jan. 1, a move that partners of each firm say will not only increase services to clients but also help attract new talent to…

12/05/2023

Warm Season's Greetings from Dickinson Law!

Check out the special holiday video we created just for you, below.

08/17/2023

Your Feedback. Our Celebration.

Based on client and peer reviews, Dickinson Law attorneys have been named by Best Lawyers® to all three of its recognition lists in 26 practice areas for 2024.

This includes two “Lawyers of the Year” in Des Moines:

Howard Hagen was named the Banking & Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year.”

Russ Samson was selected as the Labor Law – Management “Lawyer of the Year.”

Read the complete results here: https://www.dickinsonlaw.com/blogs-articles/2023/08/17/best-lawyers-in-america-2024

05/15/2023

Dickinson Law was a proud sponsor of the first annual Rick Kading Trade Foundation Golf Outing at Waveland Golf Club on May 12. The event raises money to support scholarships for students pursuing skilled trade education in Iowa.

Attorneys Dale Knoshaug, Sierra McConnell, Ben Bruner and Ted Craig made up the Dickinson golf foursome at the event.