Davin C Curtiss

Davin C Curtiss is a shareholder and attorney at O’Connor & Thomas, P.C., whose practice covers business law, construction law, contracts, corporate law, insurance, intellectual property law, labor and employment, litigation, media law, personal injury, trial law, and workers’ compensation. He represents businesses, professionals, and individuals facing legal challenges and disputes. His work focuses on practical solutions, risk management, and effective advocacy. He assists clients with negotiations, claims, compliance matters, case strategy, and courtroom proceedings. Through careful analysis and preparation, he helps clients protect their interests.

Davin earned a B.A. from Marquette University and graduated summa cum laude in 1992. He later received his J.D. from the University of Iowa with high distinction in 1995. During law school, he served as Note and Comment Editor for the Journal of Corporation Law during 1994-95. He also authored a scholarly article on agricultural child labor, earning the American Agricultural Law Association Award of Excellence for Student Scholarship. His academic achievements reflect strong research, writing, analytical, and legal skills.

Davin joined the firm in 1995. He was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1998, and the Wisconsin Bar in 1999 after admission to the Iowa Bar. He is also admitted before the U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. Throughout his career, he has handled matters involving commercial relationships, employment concerns, insurance issues, intellectual property questions, and civil disputes. His experience allows him to guide clients through complex legal situations with confidence throughout.

Davin C Curtiss has also contributed to the legal and civic community. He received the Pro Bono Award of the Iowa State Bar Association and Volunteer Lawyers Project in 1998. He has served in leadership and service roles, including positions with the Dubuque County Magistrate Appointing Commission and the Wisconsin State Bar Association. Davin committed to helping clients resolve disputes, protect rights, manage legal risks, and pursue successful outcomes through responsive, knowledgeable, and professional legal representation services.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, O’Connor & Thomas, P.C.
• Member, Dubuque County Bar Association
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association, General Practice Section
• Member, Wisconsin State Bar Association, General Practice Section
• Past Vice President, Mississippi Valley Running Association
• Member, American Bar Association, General Practice Section

Licensed State

• Iowa
• Illinois
• Wisconsin

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Marquette University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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