DAVIS BROWNTHE HIGHLAND BUILDING4201 WESTOWN PKWY, STE 300WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

Founded in 1929, Davis, Brown,

Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C., provides

comprehensive legal services to clients

ranging from private individuals to

Fortune 500 corporations.

Our firm is based in Des Moines, Iowa,

the state’s economic and political capital.

The city is a hub of local, regional,

national, and international operations

for the insurance, agriculture, bio-

technology, finance, real estate,

and technology industries.

We renewed our long-standing commit-

ment to downtown Des Moines when

we agreed to be the anchor tenant of

the award-winning, 13-story Davis

Brown Tower (pictured on the right).

at davis brown, we are committed to providing

excellent advice, service and representation.

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Our West Des Moines office allows

us to provide service from a second

convenient location in the suburbs.

Our firm is comprised of outstanding

attorneys and continues to attract

seasoned attorneys and top graduates

from nationally ranked law schools. Our

lawyers have demonstrated excellence,

plus the integrity and motivation to

become respected members of the

firm and community. With a passion

for the law and dedication to clients,

our attorneys have been recognized

by Martindale–Hubbell, Best Lawyers

in America, Chambers USA, and Iowa

Super Lawyers.

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Ethics: Uncompromising personal

and professional ethics guide our actions

and decisions.

Excellence: We set high standards for our

attorneys. They are respected advisors

and counselors as recognized through

peer review in the legal community.

Knowledgeable: Our attorneys have the

strength of their education, experience

and collective knowledge to provide the

advice and counsel clients seek.

Forward Looking: We have the foresight

to make decisions that impact business

today and lay the groundwork for a

solid future for our clients.

Collaborative: Davis Brown is an

employer of choice in the Iowa legal

community. From mentoring relationships

between associates and shareholders,

to progressive firm leadership and

civic involvement, collaboration is

the key to success.

Diverse: We believe in an inclusive

workplace that reflects the vibrance

of our community and strengthens

our understanding and respect of

diverse backgrounds.

Progressive: We continue to invest in

training, technology, and service to

support the primary function of the

firm: delivering excellent legal services.

since 1929, our firm has been a pillar of the greater

des moines community. the following have been

established as our core values:

VISION

The defined business and litigation

structure gives our attorneys an internal

network to better represent the needs

of our clients. The collaboration of our

team leads to the implementation of

legal strategy created to fit each client’s

specific requirements.

Over the past 80 plus years, Davis Brown

has been built on a commitment to pro-

viding the finest client service available.

Our attorneys and staff—the backbone

of the organization—deliver on this

promise each day. We define and achieve

the team’s commitment through our

Exceptional Client Service approach.

Our firm is proud to have a reputation

for encouraging tenure. Collegial,

lasting relationships are the basis

of our strong teams and consistent

high-quality legal work.

A collegial work environment

allows attorneys to work together

and develop the best solution for

legal issues. While individual attorneys

can bring a specific expertise to the

table, a team approach can analyze the

situation from different perspectives.

the davis brown law firm provides a continuum

of legal services to develop the best solution

for your legal issues.

exceptional

ABILITYCLIENT SERVICE

IMPACTcommunity

ACTION

davis brown is invested in the local community.

we are active in numerous organizations, programs

and charitable causes.

Giving back to the community and

making Iowa a better place to live is

our goal as leaders of boards and civic

organizations including: the Greater

Des Moines Partnership; Greater

Des Moines Leadership Institute; Polk

County Bar Association; Iowa State

Bar Association; Des Moines Public

Library Foundation; and many more.

A. Arthur Davis (1928–1997), a

name partner of the firm, was Mayor

of Des Moines, President of the

Des Moines School Board, President

of what is now the Greater Des Moines

Partnership, and helped establish the

Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute.

Our lawyers continue this commitment.

John D. Shors served as President of the

Iowa State Bar Association, Frank J.

Carroll was Vice-President of the Iowa

State Bar Association, and Scott M.

Brennan was President of the Polk

County Bar Association.

“For the public good” is the objective

of Davis Brown’s Pro Bono efforts. As

community service is a cornerstone of

our firm, attorneys provide their skills

to those who cannot afford them. For

example, we assist the Polk County Bar

Association Volunteer Lawyers Project

and educational partnership efforts

through the Drake Legal Clinic.

Davis Brown has been recognized

as one of Des Moines’ Best Places to

Work by employees and the Des Moines

Business Record. This is possible through

our commitment to support a balanced

life. We have chosen to develop a work-

place that fosters professional success

and supports individuals and families.

“Strong, responsive and well connected,”

is how a client described our firm in

Chambers USA. Whether personal

matters or business issues, we have the

requisite experience and resources to

provide solid, strategic legal advice.

The strength of our Business Division is its

collaborative nature, shared knowledge,

and consultation with practitioners of

diverse areas of law. Our outlook is

progressive as we seek solutions for

today while planning for tomorrow.

The complexity of commercial transac-

tions create the need for a law firm that

can be detail-oriented, proactive and

responsive to the challenges of unique

engagements. As no two matters are the

same, your legal team needs to have the

experience to understand the situation

and ability to create and execute strategy.

In addition to traditional practice areas,

we also work with specific areas

and industries including biotechnology,

manufacturing, telecommunications,

and information technology and work

in cutting edge areas such as Iowa Film

Credits, New Market Tax Credits, carbon

credits, and wind farms. We also represent

emerging businesses, entrepreneurs, and

venture capital funds.

We are respected for our diligence and

thoughtful approach to the law and client

relationships. We respond to client needs,

even if it requires attention day and night

to see a matter to completion. As a

measure of effectiveness, our cost-

conscious solutions enable us to provide

robust representation while satisfying

bottom-line client requirements.

Our trust and estate department

reviews individual, family, and business

needs and establishes strategies to meet

goals throughout the many stages of

life including succession plans.

robust representation and cost-conscious solutions

satisfy client requirements.

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Personality and compatibility are among

the most important criteria for developing

a relationship with an attorney. The Davis

Brown Law Firm is a recognized leader

in the state when it comes to relationship

building. When confidentiality and loyalty

are mutually established, the relationship

will succeed.

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We believe regular communication is

important in legal matters. Communication

through appropriate media must be

accurate, prompt and fair as legal matters

progress. Care, courtesy and respect are

understood deliverables from your legal

team including attorneys, paralegals

and administrative assistants.

Comprehensive understanding of your

legal matter is of paramount importance

and creates a pathway to a solution.

Your attorney team has the knowledge,

experience and professionalism to navigate

the legal system and explain strategy and

goals in reference to the engagement.

DIVISION

Davis Brown litigators are distinguished

by a team approach. The comprehensive

understanding of the client, the matter,

and the court system provide a global

view of the opportunities and outcomes.

The depth of litigation experience and

effective bench strength shared among

our talented attorneys create the

team approach necessary in today’s

court system.

experience to arrive at the most effective

strategy. Extensive collaboration creates a

sound tactical plan to complement accurate

and concise advice.

Our attorney tenure is a valuable asset

to clients as it provides institutional

knowledge about your organization and

the basis for a strong relationship. Equally

important is our ability to represent clients

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Our earnest, hard-working attorneys

are trained and ready to go to trial, a

distinguishing trait that not all lawyers

possess. Of equal importance is our

extensive knowledge of the state and

federal court system to review strengths,

weaknesses, opportunities and threats

in regard to legal matters.

We take client disputes and cases

seriously and use our wealth of litigation

litigationINSIGHT

Our trial-experienced attorneys can

advise you every step of the way. We

provide a multifaceted representation

that has earned us a place as one of the

premier law firms in Des Moines and

the state of Iowa.

We represent clients in everything from

simple contract disputes to employment

and discrimination cases to highly

complex civil litigation. As a trusted

go-to firm, we have a long and distin-

guished history in all types of litigation

matters before administrative agencies,

the state and federal courts in Iowa.

We have been involved in most types

of major civil litigation matters in our

state—traditionally taking the lead role

to provide expert advice and tactics.

Our litigation team approaches each

engagement with the singular goal of

best serving the client’s particular short-

and long-term interests. In short, we

do not embark on a “cookie-cutter

approach” to litigation problems.

Our litigation team is known not only

for the skill to engage in wide-ranging

discovery, but also for its ability to prepare

effectively for and try cases. We are

familiar with the state and federal courts

and have been recognized by Martindale–

Hubbell, Chambers USA, Best Lawyers

of America, and Iowa Super Lawyers

as leaders. In Chambers USA, a client

stated Davis Brown litigators are

“enjoyable to work with and reach

timely resolutions.” We “create strategies

to resolve potential issues and achieve

business goals.”

davis brown litigators develop strategies

to achieve your goals.

DIVISIONINSIGHT

Comprised of more than 160 member

firms, Lex Mundi (“Law of the World”) is

the Mark of Excellence for legal services

globally. Business owners, advisors and

corporations worldwide turn to Lex Mundi

member firms for outstanding expertise and

exceptional services. Corporate counsel,

local, national, and international clients of

Davis Brown can take advantage of these

strategic relationships.

The largest association of law firms in the

world with more than 20,000 lawyers in

560 offices and more than 100 countries,

Lex Mundi member firms provide repre-

sentation and local market knowledge

virtually anywhere needs may arise. Our

firm’s membership in Lex Mundi provides

us with global reach and access to

resources that enhance our ability to

serve clients’ needs around the world.

The foundation of Lex Mundi is in the

quality of the individual member firms,

which are regularly reviewed. Member

selection criteria are very stringent, and

members are among the preeminent

law firms in their jurisdictions. While

remaining independent, each member

firm is committed to uniform service

standards that provide clients with

consistency and confidence, and each

shares a remarkable dedication to

client service.

Clients of Lex Mundi member firms are

the ultimate beneficiaries of the world-

wide reach and access to exceptional

global legal expertise. Working together,

Lex Mundi member firms are able to

provide cost-effective solutions for

clients around the world.

the davis brown law firm is the exclusive iowa

member of lex mundi, the world’s leading association

of independent law firms.

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Educational Programming: Davis Brown

hosts seminars for clients on a wide variety

of topics, including Business Law, Health

Law and Employment and Labor Law.

These events provide a forum for clients

to stay updated on issues of relevance

to their business.

Publications: Davis Brown disseminates

a great deal of information into the public

domain each year to provide insight and

commentary on breaking issues. Visit our

website, www.davisbrownlaw.com, for

the latest news and information.

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Public Speaking: Davis Brown attorneys

are in demand for public presentations

throughout the year locally, regionally

and nationally. In a clear and informative

manner, we provide practical knowledge,

expertise and legal examples in our areas

of practice on issues in the spotlight.

INSPIRE

Davis Brown attorneys have been

recognized by readers of the Des Moines

Business Record as Best Law Firm in

Des Moines repeatedly since 1997.

This drives us to continually improve

and provide Exceptional Client Service.

Our attorneys are regularly reviewed

by their peers and consistently earn

high recognition. Thousands of in-depth

interviews with attorneys across the

nation are the basis for these evaluations

of successful legal practice. We are

proud of our leaders and their commit-

ment to excellence. See our website for

individually recognized attorneys and

practice areas.

Chambers USA: Based in London,

Chambers USA covers all the major

national practice areas, as well as the

key specializations within each state.

Best Lawyers in America: Best Lawyers is

the oldest peer-review publication in the

legal profession. For a quarter century,

this publication has helped lawyers and

clients find legal counsel in unfamiliar

jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties

based on its peer review system.

Martindale–Hubbell: With a history

spanning 140 years, the Martindale–

Hubbell Legal Network is powered by

a database of over one million lawyers

and law firms in over 160 countries.

An AV certification is a significant rating

accomplishment because a lawyer’s peers

rank him or her at the highest level of

professional excellence.

Iowa Super Lawyers: This is a listing

of outstanding lawyers from more than

60 practice areas who have attained

a high degree of peer recognition for their

professional achievement. Attorneys

listed are within the top 5% of practice

in the state.

whether you’re an individual or corporate counsel,

the following independent rankings demonstrate

our ability, knowledge, experience, and most

importantly, respect.

INSPIRERANKINGS

areas of practice

Administrative Law

Agribusiness and Cooperatives

Banking Law and Financial Institutions

Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights

Business Organizations and Transactions

• Mergers and Acquisitions

• Corporate Governance

• Formation

• Securities

• Non-Profits and Charities

Commercial Law

Communications, Media, Advertising, and Entertainment

Construction Law

• Construction Contracts

• Construction Litigation

Education

Emerging Growth and Venture Capital

• Entrepreneurs

• Private Equity

• Investment Funds

Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation, Pensions, Profit Sharing, and ERISA

Environmental Law / “Green” Law

Franchise and Distribution

Health Care and Professional Licensure

Immigration

Insurance Regulation

Intellectual Property

• Patent, Trademark and Copyright Prosecution

• Intellectual Property Litigation

• Licensing

• Internet and e-Commerce

International Transactions

Labor and Employment

• Employee Benefits

• Employment Law Counseling

• Employment Law Litigation

• Labor Law

Litigation

• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

• Appeals

• Business Torts

• Commercial and Business Litigation

• Family Law

• Insurance Coverage

• Product Liability Defense

• Real Estate

Privacy and Information Security

Public Law and Financing

Public Utilities

• Energy

• Telecommunications

Real Estate

• Transactions

• Planning, Development and Management

Tax

• Federal, State and Local Taxation

• International Taxation of Inbound and Outbound Individuals and Businesses

• Estate, Trust and Gift Taxation

• Real Estate Tax and Protest Litigation

• Federal and State Income Tax Controversies and Litigation

• Tax-Exempt Organizations

Tax Credits and Economic Development

Trade Associations

Trusts and Estates

• Agribusiness Planning

• Business Succession Planning

• Estate Planning

• Estate and Trust Administration

• Estate and Trust Litigation

• Retirement Plan Distributions

• Transfer Tax Planning

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