O'Brien & Marquard, P.L.C. - Davenport, IA

Reliable and Passionate Counsel for Davenport Employees

Facing unfair treatment, harassment, or retaliation at work can completely disrupt your personal and financial well-being. At O'Brien & Marquard, P.L.C., we believe every worker deserves a powerful voice. Conveniently located in Davenport, Iowa, our firm is entirely committed to protecting the rights of employees in Scott County, Rock Island County, and throughout the broader Quad Cities area. Led by seasoned employment law advocates Dorothy O'Brien and Kelsey Marquard, our legal team brings more than forty years of combined courtroom experience to fight back against unlawful workplace practices.

If you need to find an employment attorney to evaluate your situation or protect your job, O'Brien & Marquard, P.L.C. is widely recognized as a premier destination for employee advocacy. We represent only employees, dedicating our practice to helping workers secure justice, recover wages, and reclaim their professional dignity. Clients trust us because of our proven track record, clear guidance, and our deep commitment to ethical representation in state and federal courts.

Comprehensive Employment Law Services

We represent clients across a wide range of labor and workplace disputes, designing strategic solutions for every situation:

• Wage and Overtime Violations: Defending employees who have been denied overtime pay, misclassified as exempt, or subjected to illegal wage deductions.
• Wrongful Termination: Fighting back when employers fire workers in violation of contract terms, public policy, or state and federal anti-retaliation laws.
• Sexual Harassment: Protecting employees from hostile work environments, quid pro quo harassment, and unwelcome physical or verbal conduct.
• Workplace Discrimination: Pursuing justice for workers who face discrimination based on gender, age, race, disability, national origin, or pregnancy.
• Severance Agreements: Reviewing and negotiating complex exit packages to ensure employees receive fair compensation and retain their rights.
• ERISA and Non-Compete Disputes: Guiding professionals through benefit denials and non-compete clauses.

Elite Advocates with a History of Significant Trial Victories

Our firm has secured major trial verdicts against large corporate entities. Dorothy O'Brien achieved a massive unpaid wages verdict in 2013 on behalf of hundreds of construction workers at the ADM plant in Clinton, Iowa. In 2012, she co-counseled a major overtime litigation victory in New York, and our attorneys continue to win significant recoveries for clients across eastern Iowa. This level of success ensures that when we file a lawsuit on your behalf, opposing corporations know we are fully prepared to go to court.

At our Davenport office, we prioritize face-to-face communication and customized strategy sessions. Partner Kelsey Marquard, who grew up in a blue-collar family in Iowa, brings genuine empathy and a personal understanding of the challenges facing working-class families. When you order legal services or schedule a review with our team, we work closely with you to analyze financial records, review company policies, and outline a realistic legal path forward.

Request a Confidential Case Evaluation

Legal complications in the workplace rarely resolve themselves, and waiting to seek advice can jeopardize your claim due to strict statutory deadlines. Whether you are dealing with a hostile supervisor, unequal pay, or have been recently laid off under suspicious circumstances, O'Brien & Marquard, P.L.C. is ready to help. Depending on your case, we may be able to represent you on a contingency fee basis. Contact our Davenport office today to schedule your confidential consultation and begin building a strong legal defense for your career.