Van Meter, IA

Ashley Grieser

Ashley Grieser is a seasoned advocate dedicated to effective client communication and comprehensive legal support. She creates a comfortable, non-judgmental atmosphere, ensuring clients are well-informed. With a decade of practice in workers' compensation and personal injury law since 2015, she champions the rights of those injured in various incidents. Ashley views her client relationships as partnerships, focusing on their concerns and goals for fair outcomes.

Tara Elcock

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.

AJ Skogerson

AJ Skogerson is known for her empathetic approach to clients and colleagues, fostering deep professional relationships. She is actively involved in creative projects, community volunteer work, and professional groups promoting peace and inclusivity in the legal field. Her practice is shaped by personal and professional experiences with divorce, focusing on family law with a holistic perspective. She maintains a limited caseload to nurture the growth of The Law Shop and spearhead community education initiatives for unbundled legal services.

Marion E. James

Marion E. James is an Of Counsel attorney who graduated from Drake University Law School in 1968. He served in the Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps and earned an LLM from George Washington University. He has practiced law since 1973, initially with a broad practice including criminal law, bankruptcy, estate planning, family law, real estate, probate, taxation, and municipal law. He also served as Union County Magistrate for nearly twenty years. He is a strong advocate for the rule of law and has been actively involved in community affairs and bar associations.

James G Rowe

James G. Rowe joined The Law Shop in early 2022, bringing experience since 2005. He is known for his unique legal representation style, ensuring clients' stories are heard, providing honest assessments, and offering solid counsel. He genuinely cares for his clients' well-being. His diverse practice includes family and juvenile matters, criminal law, real estate, estate planning, and municipal representation. He is also a certified mediator and has taught mediation in Belize.

Cynthia Bahls

Cynthia Bahls is a Shop Attorney and Mediator who aims to provide a safe and understanding space for clients. She focuses on family law, including divorce and custody, and has expanded her practice to probate, guardianship, and conservatorship, as well as estate planning. She is a certified family law mediator and collaborative professional, prioritizing amicable resolutions but is also a confident litigator.

Kelly Grossman

Kelly Grossman is a Shop Attorney who emphasizes empathy, kindness, determination, perseverance, and grit. Her personal experience with divorce as a child profoundly influenced her decision to practice family law, particularly divorce, after a decade as an accountant. She aims to guide clients through legal matters with understanding and to help them author their next life chapter.