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Sam began his practice in Grinnell, Iowa where he maintained a general practice in the areas of civil litigation, criminal defense, business formation and planning, and estate planning.  Now in West Des Moines, Sam focuses his practice on litigation, with an emphasis in family law. Sam utilizes his diverse legal background to help clients with custody matters, distribution of property, business valuations, alimony, and child support. The knowledge gleaned in his prior practice allows Sam to vigorously represent his clients in the myriad of situations that can arise in a family law matter without jeopardizing the client’s best interest.  Never one to be at a loss for words or ideas, Sam relentlessly pursues his cases so that his clients may receive the best possible outcome.. In addition to his family law practice, Sam maintains and active practice in the areas of estate planning and probate.. Sam received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Northern Iowa in 2010, majoring in Political Science and minoring in Economics. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from Drake University Law School in 2013. Sam is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association, the Young Lawyers Division of the Iowa State Bar Association, the Polk County Bar Association, and other organizations around the Des Moines Metro.  In his free time, Sam enjoys spending time with his wife or spending time outside cycling, skiing, or golfing.

Providing responsive, client-focused representation for family law clients throughout Iowa.. I am a prompt and effective communicator.  I understand that this is likely the most significant event in your life right now. Your choice of attorney is one of the most important choices that you will make in your family law case, and it's one of the first. I am proud that my clients choose to share their experiences with me in a public forum so that you can feel confident that you've made the right choice.. I am a native of the Des Moines area, and I attended Central Academy.  I graduated from Grinnell College in 2003 with a B.A. in Political Science.  I attended the Univeristy of Iowa College of Law, and obtained my J.D. in 2006, graduating With Distinction.

Married for 32 years and the mother of two boys and one girl, when I am not interacting with clients, attorneys and judges, with whom I have developed lasting professional relationships, I am often running my kids, enjoying movies and playing with our two English Springer Spaniels.  I am a sports memorabilia collector, a passion I share with my husband, I have met and received autographs from baseball greats Ted Williams, George Brett, Steve Garvey and Catfish Hunter, among countless others. An avid traveler, I have enjoyed trips to San Diego, New Orleans, the Grand Canyon, Bahamas and many other destinations. The best trip to date was our recent family vacation to Disney World. I enjoy movie marathons. My favorite films include Raiders of the Lost Ark, Silence of the Lambs, The Sound of Music and Forrest Gump.. Hailing from a small town south of Des Moines, complete with one traffic light, a grocery store and laundromat, my family law practice mirrors my homegrown upbringing—family and community come first. My father was a truck driver and my mother was a homemaker who instilled in me a strong work ethic. I was the first college graduate in my family. My personal motto is: treat others as you would want to be treated yourself. My husband and I were licensed pre-adoptive foster parents for seven years.. In 1993, after graduating law school, I began my family law practice. My philosophy is direct: every client deserves legal representation that is equal parts compassion and straightforwardness. I always ensures that my client’s needs are heard and respected. Often called a financial bean counter by colleagues due to my thoroughness, I am a sole practitioner, which means my clients only work with me. I view my family law practice as a facilitator allowing families to begin the healing process. I provide special counsel for divorcing parents to ensure that their children are not adversely affected by the separation/divorce process.. Trained as a Family Law Mediator (2004) and currently a mediator for family law matters.  I understand that clients come to my office during times of emotional turmoil. A firm supporter of Collaborative Law, my goal is to help client's reach resolution without going to court. I always provide an empathetic, accurate assessment of the facts to ensure each client arrives at the best possible solution.. Receiving my undergraduate degree from Grand View College in Des Moines in 1988, I graduated Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas in 1992. I have been a member of the Iowa State Bar Association since 1993. Additionally, I was the co-editor of the Family Law Newsletter for the Iowa State Bar Association from (1997 to 2002).  I served on the Polk County Bar Association Board of Directors 2009-2013, PCBA Executive Board Secretary 2017-2019, PCBA Vice President 2019-2020, PCBA President-Elect 2020-2021, PCBA President of the PCBA 2021-2022, Co-chair of PCBA Solo and Small Law Firm Committee (2015 to present), ISBA Section Counsel for the Family and Juvenile Law committee 2014 to present, ISBA Board of Governors from 2013 to 2017 and 2022 to present, Master in Jack Levin Family Law Inns of Court 2019 to present. I am also a member of the Polk County Women Attorney's Association and the Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys.

I strive to help others navigate our legal system, while also providing reassurance to those in the uncertain—and often difficult—time of a changing family dynamic.

I am a life long resident of Iowa with a commitment to fast and friendly service to my clients.  I attempt to simplify and ease the legal process and make it cost effective for my clients.

I am a founding and managing partner of Gourley Rehkemper, & Lindholm, PLC, also known as GRL Law.  I work with some of the best attorneys and legal professionals in the business and I am proud to say that our firm is one of the best Trial Law firms in Iowa.. I head up the wrongful death and traumatic injury division at the firm.  In the last 5 years alone, I have obtained verdicts from Iowa juries totaling just under 5 million dollars. But those cases are not about me.  They are about the Iowans who have been permanently and extraordinarily injured and the families who have lost a loved one and then have been lied to, taken advantage of, mistreated, or all three by coporations and their insurance companies.  I have had the honor of helping families hold insurance companies, corporations and other wrongdoers accountable for their actions when they have caused the death of, or a life changing injury to folks in Iowa.  We have gone up against the big boys; the insurance companies and their big law firms, and we have prevailed. We will continue to fight to do so.. No firm in Iowa investigates deaths and injuries more throughly.  No firm handles lawsuits more zealously.  No firm gets better results for grieving families. I am proud to say that I am a part of GRL Law, the firm that Iowans turn to when Good People Need GReat Lawyers

Evan Starcevic is Founder and Attorney at Starcevic Law.  The law firm stands for the proposition that good dads should have quality time with their kids, and collaborative law protects children from divorce.  Evan believes children of families who separate should not be forced to pick sides in their parents’ conflict, that kids should have the opportunity for maximum contact with both parents, and that reducing conflict for separating families helps children grow up to be healthy, successful adults.  Evan lives in Johnston, Iowa with his daughter and serves in the local Army National Guard.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Naperville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Naperville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Naperville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Naperville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Naperville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Naperville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Naperville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Naperville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Naperville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Naperville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Naperville and surrounding areas.