Kathryn Elizabeth Walker

Kathryn Elizabeth Walker

also known as Beth Walker

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 26 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Ankeny, IA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Probate ... +2 more

2605 SW White Birch, Suite 110, Ankeny, IA

About Kathryn

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 20%

Including probating estates as well as Guardianships and Conservatorships

26 years

20%
Real Estate 20%

26 years

20%
Family 10%

Limited to adoptions

26 years

10%
Tax 10%

26 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 26 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Nebraska for 24 years

State: Nebraska

Acquired: 2001

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Kathryn Elizabeth Walker

2605 SW White Birch, Suite 110, Ankeny, IA, 50023

Law Offices of Kathryn Elizabeth Walker

2545 E. Euclid Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50317

Law Offices of Kathryn Elizabeth Walker

208 N. 2nd Ave. W., Newton, IA, 50208

Law Offices of Kathryn Elizabeth Walker

25 North Center St., Marshalltown, IA, 50158

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Kathryn Elizabeth Walker's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (40) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by MC | November 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Amazing service!

Called to set up meeting, they talked me through sending EM with documents, and were able to within the same day get back to me with information and the next day a resolution. They were extremely friendly, helpful and professional. We will use them for future legal matters. Very highly recommend ...their services and expertise!

Posted by Paul | May 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Prompt Response

Beth did a fantastic job for me. I needed an attorney to review a real estate purchase agreement. I had a different attorney at first. He never, not once, returned a call nor an email. Beth and her staff not only communicated with me regularly, but reviewed my purchase agreement within 24 hours. In a...ddition, her fees are more than reasonable.

Posted by Thomas | September 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Quick and thorough. Friendly as well as knowledgeable.

We needed to update our existing Family Trust quickly as we were going oversea. Beth reacted quickly on our inquiry. We met with her and she helped guided us through the process. We received the updated documentation within 2 days for review and signatures. Can definitely recommend Beth and will ...use her again when in need of a lawyer.

Posted by Jen | November 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Great lawyer for drawing up of Will!

Really appreciated Beth’s guidance and the timeliness of her office staff in getting all of my documents for my Will, Living Will and POA together! Highly recommend!

Posted by Jim | May 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Great legal adoption experience

Great and legal are usually never in the same sentence, but for Beth Walker and her paralegal Marie they are! Legal stuff is scary and Beth Walker made it so easy! She helped us in one of the most important and memorable times of our lives, adopting our baby girl and it was such a seamless process. A...lso, want to give a huge shout out to the paralegal Marie who always kept contact with us and always made us feel welcome to ask questions! Thank you both so very much!!!

See All Client Reviews

Kathryn Elizabeth Walker's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Kathryn
James Paul Monast headshot
James Monast

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known and admired Beth for several years. She is a woman of high integrity, consummate professional skills and has a zeal for representing her clients effectively and with passion. I recommend her without reservation."

Vaughan R De Kirby headshot
Vaughan De Kirby

Unknown lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I would like to endorse Katheryn Walker. If you need an attorney in the state of Iowa, be sure to give her a call. She is part of the firm Walker, Billingsley and Blair, and they experts on many aspects of Iowa personal injury and family law. Katheryn’s firm offers several critical publications that will help you understand your rights in case of car accidents, dog bites and other topics. Katheryn is the attorney you should call in Iowa to protect your legal interests."

Joanie Lynn Grife headshot
Joanie Grife

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have personally observed Beth in the courtroom advocating for her clients. She is a fierce attorney that fight for her clients. She is always prepared for hearings/trial. She cares for her clients and works very hard for good results. She is respected among other attorneys."

Erik D. Bair headshot
Erik Bair

Workers compensation lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"Beth is an outstanding attorney! She has a strong work ethic and fights to get the best results for her clients."

Siobhan Maureen Schneider headshot
Siobhan Schneider

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"Beth Walker is one of the best attorneys I know. She is smart, articulate and compassionate. She takes the time to explain difficult legal concepts to her clients. Beth is thorough in her work; and it shows in the great results she gets for her clients."

Brent Adams headshot
Brent Adams

Unknown lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Beth is very smart and creative. I don't have anything other that positive words to say. Working with Beth on a peer level, she is always approachable and offers her clients the best routes in order to win them the compensation they deserve."

Corey Joseph Lee Walker headshot
Corey Walker

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having worked with Beth for more than 10 years, I can tell you that she is dedicated to her clients and always goes the extra mile. While she works hard to protect the rights of her clients, she is also straight forward and will tell her clients the truth about their legal situation, not just what they want to hear. If you need a family law, divorce, child custody, child support or estate planning attorney in Iowa Beth can help. She has written several Free books on these topics which can be found at http://www.IowaLegalInsider.com."

View All Endorsements
Joanie Lynn Grife headshot
Joanie Grife

Personal injury lawyer

Vaughan R De Kirby headshot
Vaughan De Kirby

Immigration lawyer

Erik D. Bair headshot
Erik Bair

Workers compensation lawyer

Siobhan Maureen Schneider headshot
Siobhan Schneider

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2000

Order of the Coif, Drake University

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Attorney, Partner, Walker, Billingsley & Bair

Associations

2000 - Present

Iowa Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Jasper County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Iowa Association for Justice

Regular Member

2000 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2008 - 2013

State Judicial Nominating Commission

Commissioner

2004 - 2008

District Court Nominating Commission

Commissioner

Education

2000

Drake University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Iowa

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Urbandale City Meeting

Estate Planning

2008

Medicaid & Medicaid Planning in Iowa

Medicaid Planning

Publications

2015

Iowa Nurse Employment Iowa Nurse Employment Guide

2012

Wills and Estate Planning Handbook What Will Happen When I Die?

2011

Iowa Family Law Iowa Legal Insider's Guide to Family Law and Divorce

2009

Iowa Legal Insider Do I Have to Prove Anything to Get Divorced

N/A

Iowa Legal Insider When the Romance Dies, Will Your Finances Be Alive

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution