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Tyler Coe is a family lawyer known for his honest guidance, approachable demeanor, and high-conflict cases. Tyler emphasizes collaboration and communication to understand and unravel his client’s often complicated situations, relationships, and work toward the best possible outcome for each client.. Tyler is experienced in managing cases involving divorce, child custody, modifications, and high conflict disputes. He is adept with the unique needs and issues that arise in a mid-to-high asset divorce. He routinely represents young professionals, established professionals, business owners, executives, and stay-at-home spouses.. He assists in matters involving children and can help establish plans that prepare for their future. Tyler also understands that family frequently includes pets, and the issues families face regarding custody.. Tyler focuses his practice on his client’s personal needs they may have both during and after dissolution. He often works closely with clients’ financial advisors, accountants, and therapists to provide a full spectrum of services and assistance.. Collaborative DivorceTyler is trained in collaborative divorce for clients who wish to resolve their family law matters outside of the courthouse. Collaborative divorce involves an open exchange of information and utilizes a problem-solving approach to avoid the conflict and uncertainty often found in contested litigation matters. As requested by clients, mental health professionals and certified financial planners can be included in the process.. Litigation ServicesIn addition to divorce and family law, Tyler provides advisement and litigation and litigation services to mental health professionals regarding records, best practices regarding document management, and subpoenas. Business owners and individuals often call on Tyler’s judgment to connect them with other attorneys focused on business matters, general litigation, real estate transactions, and ongoing legal needs.

Trustworthy Representation…Effective Results Helping his clients successfully navigate through the rough waters of a separation and divorce, Ryan goes beyond just advising you on all of your options and guiding you through the legal process. He effectively and zealously represents you to help reach your goals. Ryan prides himself in listening carefully to his clients’ needs and responding to them honestly and thoroughly. Most family law clients in Iowa will go through mediation prior to going to court. With Ryan’s experience successfully creating excellent outcomes during the mediation process, his clients often save both the financial and the high emotional costs of going to court. Ryan is also an experienced litigator and he vigorously represents his clients in the courtroom when necessary.

Since graduating from law school in 2002, Michael has represented clients in connection with various civil and administrative proceedings, including, but not limited to, those involving workers’ compensation, motor vehicle accidents, business disputes, real estate and family law matters. Michael’s primary focus in any case is to position his client to negotiate a reasonable resolution of legal disputes, and, if a reasonable resolution cannot be reached, to prevail at hearing or trial. Michael has presented at various seminars on the topics of workers’ compensation, Medicare Set-Aside issues and motor vehicle accident litigation.

Shayla McCormally is a problem solver. Whether it's helping clients navigate difficult family issues, untangle tax problems, or recover after being injured, Shayla devotes herself to creating the best possible solutions for her clients. She knows the issues her clients are facing are stressful and confusing. She offers solutions and reaches outstanding results for clients.

Scott Bandstra of the Bandstra Law Firm in Des Moines, IA is a graduate of Drake Law School (1993) and a 25-year member of the Iowa Bar in good standing. For 25 years, Mr. Bandstra has practices in the areas of Criminal Defense, Automobile Accidents, Personal Injury and Family Law. Scott also serves as corporate counsel for local Mental Health groups with legal issues that often arise during their practice.

Maureen Cosgrove is a zealous advocate. Maureen cultivates personal relationships with her clients and helps them through numerous difficult situations. Whether it be a family dispute, assistance after being injured, drafting a will, or questions about the best business formation for one’s business, she is accessible and here for you.. Maureen was born and raised in Holstein, Iowa and is a third-generation attorney. She is proud of her Iowa roots and has dedicated her career to serving the people of Iowa. Maureen maintains a general practice that includes litigation and transactional work in the areas of family law, business law, personal injury, and probate. She has tried numerous cases from beginning to end and represented clients in front of the Iowa Appellate Court.. Prior to McCormally & Cosgrove, Maureen has been a corporate attorney, an Assistant with the Iowa Attorney General’s Office representing Child Support Recovery in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and an Associate at the Baer Law Office in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a B.A. in History and from Hamline School of Law with a J.D. While at Hamline she participated in the Litigation Advocacy courses and interned at the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office in Saint Paul, Minnesota.. Maureen resides in the Beaverdale neighborhood of Des Moines with her husband, Matthew, and their two sons.

Kolby was born and raised in Centerville, Iowa. She graduated from Centerville High School in 2012. Kolby attended Simpson College, graduating cum laude with a major in Political Science and a minor in Business Management in 2015. After Simpson, she attended Drake Law School, where she completed her education in May 2018. While at Drake, Kolby was involved with the Student Bar Association as the Secretary, the Drake Journal of Agricultural Law, as a staff member and Article Editor, and was also a member of Drake Law Women and Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity. She also had the opportunity to spend a week in 2016 volunteering with the Pro Bono Project in New Orleans, Louisiana helping low-income clients with legal matters such as divorces and estate planning.. Throughout law school, Kolby worked for Lipman Law Firm, P.C. as a Law Clerk. While with Lipman Law Firm, Kolby contributed to the book, Advances in the Biology and Management of Modern Bed Bugs, published in 2018 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. She also worked in the Drake Legal Clinic’s Middleton Center for Children’s Rights, representing the children in Child In Need of Assistance (CINA) cases and Juvenile Delinquency Cases. Kolby was admitted into the Iowa Bar in September 2018.. In her free time, Kolby likes to spend time with her family and friends, travel, bake cupcakes, read biographies, and work with young women as an advisor for Simpson College’s chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma.

Kate was born and raised in Waukee, Iowa. She graduated from Waukee Senior High School in 2010. Kate attended Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, graduating with a buiness degree after studying abroad for one year in Hamburg, Germany. After ASU, she attended Drake Law School, where she completed her education in May 2018. While at Drake, Kate was involved in the Animal Rights group as the vice president and the International Law Socitety as the vice president.  She also took on clients at the Drake legal clinic for criminal defense for simple misdemeanors including theft, harassment, and possession.  Kate's last summer of law school was spent studying law in Nantes, France for the summer participating in mediations with international students and learning about European Union law.. Throughout law school, Kate worked for two law firms as a Law Clerk specializing in debt collection and family law. Kate was admitted to practice in the state of Iowa in September of 2018 before starting a career as an attorney at McCormally & Cosgrove in Des Moines.. In her free time, Kate likes to spend time with her family and friends, travel and learning new languages, horseback riding, running, and volunteering at animal shelters.

I have over eighteen years of experience litigating complex legal matters. As a litigation attorney for the family law division at Whitfield & Eddy Law Firm, I currently focus my practice on litigating family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, custody, spousal support, domestic abuse, grandparent visitation, guardianship, termination of parental rights and adoption cases.. I received my Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management with honors from Baylor University in 1996. In 1999, I graduated from Drake University Law School. Shortly after graduation I moved to Dallas and was admitted to the Texas bar. I worked as an Assistant District Attorney with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office prosecuting domestic abuse, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, assault, robbery and felony narcotics cases until 2003 when I left to become a solo practitioner and focus my practice on family law matters in the Juvenile and Family Law Courts. I moved back to Iowa and joined Iowa Legal Aid in 2008 as a staff attorney. I represented victims of domestic violence as part of the Women’s Equal Justice Project and as the Violence Against Women’s Act attorney during my time at Iowa Legal Aid.. It is an honor to practice law and help my clients navigate through extremely difficult circumstances. I consider it a privilege that clients trust me to zealously advocate for their best interests and the best interests of their loved ones.

I enjoy practicing  law and getting to know my clients' needs.  I believe that a client should always understand what is going on in their case, and be an active participant.  Outside of work, I like to spend time with my family and friends, swim,  and enjoy ice cream as much as humanly possible.  I am a big believer that a person should be able to trust and feel comfortable with their attorney.

I am Elena Greenberg, a central Iowa family law attorney who provides compassionate, aggressive legal representation to clients in the Greater Des Moines area. Through my law firm, Greenberg Law, PLLC., I maintain a general practice including but not limited to family law.  Our attorneys focuses on finding the best and most cost-effective assitance for your legal matter.  We are able to quote flat fee prices on most cases.  We also offer unbundled services.  I also provide services as a mediator, a certified divorce financial analyst (CDFA), and a certified life coach.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Des Moines and surrounding areas.