Higgins Law Firm, PLLC

02/06/2026

We had to get in on the fun.

11/20/2025

Higgins Law Firm = Your Iowa whistleblower attorneys

Two alleged whistleblowers are suing Farm Bureau's insurance company for alleged racketeering and concealment of fraud from state regulators.

08/13/2025

We are proud at Higgins Law Firm of the work we do protecting the rights of whistleblowers!

08/06/2025

A nice article about our latest trial victory.

Devin Michael Ellis said he was fired from Storage and Design Group Inc. after he complained about racial discrimination by his boss.

08/06/2025

We represent a client in negligence claims against Dr. Jay Jensen, DDS. Recently, the Iowa Capital Dispatch published an article detailing Dr. Jensen’s history of malpractice claims and the Iowa Dental Board’s latest sanctions — imposed even after his license expired.

These events underscore the importance of holding healthcare providers accountable to ensure patient safety and trust.

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A former West Des Moines dentist who has been sued six times for medical malpractice has been sanctioned by the Iowa Dental Board.

08/01/2025

VERDICT ALERT!! Today, Stuart Higgins and Grant Rodgers of Higgins Law Firm proudly secured a $205,300 jury verdict for our courageous client in a case involving race discrimination and retaliation.

The jury found that our client suffered severe emotional harm due to persistent racial discrimination in the workplace—and that his employer unlawfully fired him in retaliation for speaking out.

This verdict is more than a number. It’s a powerful reminder that discrimination has no place in the workplace, and that standing up for your rights matters.

To our client: thank you for your strength and trust in us. To our community: we remain committed to fighting for justice—one case at a time.

12/06/2024

Today is a good day for justice in Iowa!

Back in 2022, the Higgins Law Firm, representing our client Todd Halbur, won a $1 million jury verdict in a whistleblower claim brought against the State of Iowa.

Today, following an oral argument, the Iowa Supreme Court issued a decision in favor of Todd Halbur and against the State.

Congratulations to our client, whose courage and determination has prevailed after years of litigation!

A Polk County jury has awarded the Republican candidate running to serve as Iowa’s taxpayer watchdog $1 million in his wrongful termination case against the state's exclusive liquor wholesaler.

05/07/2024

“After nearly three years of litigation, Jennifer Wilson-Brady finally was able to hold the Defendant accountable in court. We are pleased jurors recognized what Jennifer Wilson-Brady knew all along, that she was fired for reporting s*x-based harassment. All the credit goes to Jennifer for her tenacity and courage in pursuing this case.” - Stuart Higgins

On May 2nd, 2024, a former employee of the Iowa Department of Corrections was awarded $1.25 million after a jury found that she was fired in retaliation for a complaint she made alleging s*x discrimination.

05/02/2024

VERDICT ALERT: Higgins Law Firm attorneys Stuart Higgins and Grant Rodgers are pleased to announce a very favorable result today in an employment retaliation case: a $1.25M verdict returned for their client. Thank you to the Polk Co. jurors for holding the employer accountable.

04/12/2024

We are proud to represent clients like Taylor Schealler who do the right things to keep their coworkers and the public safe.

In a lawsuit, a former Whiskey River bartender says it was against company policy to call 911 to the bar, which she did when a large fight broke out.

02/17/2024

Thank you to the Iowa Association for Justice for having us speak at the 2024 Employment Law Seminar about arbitration clauses in employment agreements.

If you’ve signed an arbitration clause as part of your employment, it can complicate your avenues for recovery if you are harmed by discrimination at work. All the more reason to hire an attorney to help you navigate the system.

Reach out to Higgins Law Firm, PLLC for a free consultation.