About
John E. Lande is a shareholder at Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C., where he represents clients in a wide range of complex civil litigation and regulatory matters. His practice includes business torts, construction and real estate disputes, creditors’ rights, municipal law, contract disputes, and environmental litigation. He has appeared before Iowa district courts, federal courts, and appellate courts, including the Iowa Supreme Court and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
John earned his Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Drake University and his Juris Doctor, with distinction, from the University of Iowa College of Law, where he also received the Willard L. Boyd Public Service Distinction. Early in his career, he served as a law clerk for the Federal Public Defender’s Office in Cedar Rapids and gained litigation experience at a Cedar Rapids firm.
At Dickinson Bradshaw, John chairs the firm’s Cybersecurity, Data Breach, & Privacy practice group. He advises financial institutions on regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and risk management, helping banks and businesses implement best practices to avoid costly disputes. He has appeared before agencies such as the Iowa Division of Banking, the FDIC, and the Federal Reserve on regulatory issues.
John E. Lande has been recognized by Chambers USA as a leading commercial litigator in Iowa and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America for commercial litigation, privacy and data security law, and banking and finance law. His clients value his practical, results-driven counsel and his ability to navigate both high-stakes litigation and proactive compliance strategies.
Law Office Affiliations
- Shareholder, Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C.
- Member, Iowa Defense Counsel Association
- Member, American Bar Association (Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section)
- Member, Iowa State Bar Association
- Member, Polk County Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
Licensed State
- Iowa
Education
- University of Iowa College of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) -
Drake University
Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude)
Awards & Badges




- Administrative law
- Antitrust and trade law
- Appeals
- Arbitration
- Chapter 11 bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy
- Contracts and agreements
- Foreclosure
- Land use and zoning
- Landlord or tenant
- Licensing
- Litigation
- Mediation
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Partnership
- Tax