Tara Elcock

The Law Shop by Skogerson McGinn LLC

Van Meter, IA

22+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

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About Tara

Tara Elcock is a Shop Attorney and Mediator guided by the motto 'only a life lived for others is a life worth living.' She began her law practice in 2003, owning her firm until joining TLS in mid-2022. Her practice areas include family and juvenile law, probate, mediation, guardian ad litem work, child and family reporter services, personal injury, appellate work, and basic estate planning. She is certified in mediation and Collaborative Practice for family law matters.

Licensed States

Iowa

Education

Bachelor’s

Iowa State University

Jurisdoctorate

Drake University

Masters in Public Administration

Drake University

Awards & Recognition

Who’s Who in America in Law School

2002

Who’s Who in America in Law School

2001

Who’s Who in America in Law School

2000

Who’s Who in America in Law School

1999

Ferguson Prize

Professional Associations

Member, Iowa Bar AssociationMember, Warren County Bar AssociationVolunteer with the Volunteer Lawyer’s ProjectCo-Creator, Sponsor and Administrator of See Color - Be ChangeContributor in City Government in re-engaging the Human Relations CommitteeMember of the Human Relations CommitteeAthletic Booster and Sponsor for Indianola Community School AthleticsBoard of Directors, Indianola PreschoolBoard of Directors, Iowa Civil Liberties UnionCooperating Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union of IowaBoard of Directors, Indianola Preschool, Inc.-Vice-President/Secretary 2011-2012 and President 2012-2013Hate Crimes Task Force - PanelistIowa Civil Rights Commission - Screening cases as a cooperating attorneyPolk County Bar Association’s Volunteer Lawyers Project - family law attorney for indigent citizensDrake Legal Clinic - guardian ad litem and volunteer attorney