Christine Bestor Townsend

Employment Law - Management

3.0 (1 reviews)

Des Moines, Iowa

16+ years experience

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC

Updated: Dec 29, 2025

Contact Information

515-243-7100

https://ogletree.com/people/christine-bestor-townsend/

666 Walnut Street, Suite 2000, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Bio

Christine Bestor Townsend is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment.Christine, who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Christine Bestor Townsend is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment.Christine, who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Christine Bestor Townsend is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christine, who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Iowa

State Capital

Des Moines

Highest Court

Iowa Supreme Court

Bar Association

Iowa State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$200-$450

Typical Hourly Range

$300-$650/hr

Fee Model Notes

Business and employment matters often involve hourly billing with optional project-based retainers.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Employment Law - Management
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
Recognized: Labor and Employment Law - Management - 2022
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2022
Practice Area: Labor and Employment Law - Management
Practice Area: Litigation - Labor and Employment

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024

Education

University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 2009

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Reviews

Sarah Cruz

3 months ago

Competent but Needed Better Communication

Christine Bestor Townsend is a knowledgeable attorney with a strong background in employment law and labor disputes. Her experience speaks for itself, and she clearly understands the complexities of managing workplace litigation. However, my experience with her was somewhat mixed. While she handled the details of my case competently, I found that communication could have been more proactive. There were times when I felt left in the dark about case developments, and response times to my inquiries were occasionally slower than I’d hoped. The outcome was fair, but the process left me wishing for a more attentive approach. If you value thorough legal expertise but expect frequent updates, you may need to set clear expectations upfront.