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Ryan E. Weese

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  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Licensed for 20 years
Ryan E. Weese
Ryan E. Weese
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About Ryan

I have been a practicing litigation attorney for nearly sixteen years.  During that time I have focused my practice on client relationships.  For each of my clients, their litigation may be the most important aspect of their lives.  I strive to provide personal and attentive service to each of my clients to help them through their litigation experience.  Clients expect prompt service, phone calls returned and personal attention.  I use that relationship to keep my clients calm and engaged in their litigation.  And of course, I utilize all resources available to obtain excellent results on behalf of my clients. 

Practice areas

  1. Divorce and separation: 65%

    Divorce Child Custody Child Support Alimony Property Distribution

    21 years

  2. Family: 25%

    Child Custody Child Support Parental Rights Father's Rights

    21 years

  3. Medical malpractice: 5%

    Birth Injury General Medical Malpractice

    21 years

  4. Personal injury: 5%

    Wrongful Death Car/Motorcycle Accidents Abuse/Neglect

    21 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese PC

5015 Grand Ridge Dr Ste 100
West Des Moines, IA, 50265-5769

Website
http://www.sagwlaw.com/ryan-e-weese 

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      IAActive200103/20/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers23
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      Top 10 Family Law AttorneyAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys2018
      Great Plains Super LawyerSuperLawyers2018
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers Association2018
      Top One PercentNational Association of Distinguished Counsel2018
      FellowAmerican Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers2018
      Nation's Top One PercentNational Association of Distinguished Counsel2017
      FellowAmerican Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers2017
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers Association2017
      Top 10 Attorneys Family LawNational Academy Of Family Law Attorneys2017
      Great Plains Super LawyerSuperLawyers2017
      FellowAmerican Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers2016
      Rising StarSuperLawyers2016
      Best Family Law AttorneyGlobal Who's Who2016
      Super LawyerGreat Plains Super Lawyers2016
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2016
      Top 3 Divorce LawyersThree Best Rated2016
      Top 10 Family Law Attorney in IowaNational Academy Of Family Law Attorneys2016
      Best Attorney- Family LawGlobal Who's Who2015
      Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2015
      Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in IowaNational Academy of Family Law Attorneys2015
      Top 10 Attorney AwardNational Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys2015
      FellowAmerican Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers2015
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2015
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2015
      Top 10 Attorney AwardNational Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys2014
      Top 10 AttorneysNational Academy Of Family Law Attorneys2014
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2014
      Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2014
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2014
      FellowAmerican Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers2014
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2013
      Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2013
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2013
      FellowAmerican Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers2013
      Magna Cum LaudeDrake University1998
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Partner/ShareholderShindler Anderson Goplerud & Weese, PC2001 - Present
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow2013 - Present
      Polk County Bar AssociationMember2001 - Present
      Iowa State Bar AssociationMember2001 - Present
      American Bar AssociationMember2001 - Present
      Polk County Famiy LawMember2001 - Present
      American Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember2001 - Present
      American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2001 - Present
      American Association for JusticeMember2001 - Present
      National Trial Lawyers AssociationMemberN/A
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Iowa State Bar AssociationAlimony Guidelines and Predictor Software2012
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Drake University Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor2001
      Drake UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1998
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      LifeWorks CLEWhat Therapists Need to Know about Divorce2015
      Family Law SeminarAlimony Guidelines2012
      Drake University School of LawTrial Practice/Negotiations2011
      Drake University School of LawMediation2010
      Drake University School of LawLecture on Mediation2009
      Consumer BankruptcyBankruptcy Chapter 7, 112003
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Medical MalpracticeSettlements ranging between $100,000 to $2,500,000
      Custody CasesSuccessfully represented variety of clients.
      DivorceObtained excellent results on behalf of many diverse clients.
      Domestic AbusesSuccessfuly obtained No-Contact Orders where appropriate and successfully defended false allegations.

      Reviews

      5.0 stars4.8 (6)
      5 Star
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      4 Star
      		17%
      3 Star
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      2 Star
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      1 Star
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      Review Ryan E. Weese

      Ryan Weese is an exceptional attorney

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      Excellent!!!!!

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      Powerful, Professional and Prepared

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      Fathers custody

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      Ryan Edward Weese - Calm, Cool and Collected!!

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      Ryan Weese very helpful and knowledgable attorney

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      Lawyer Earl Barrett Kavanaugh

      Earl Kavanaugh, Family Attorney on Aug 13, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Ryan is smart and zealous in his advocacy of his clients. As opposing counsel, he is always professional and pleasant to work with. I highly recommend Ryan for all aspects of family law.

      Lawyer Cory Frederick Gourley

      Cory Gourley, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 16, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I have known Ryan Weese for the better part of two decades both personally and professionally. He is an excellent advocate and a compassionate counselor for his clients. I have and wouldn't hesitate in the future to refer him clients or friends.

      Lawyer Earl Barrett Kavanaugh

      Earl Kavanaugh, Family Attorney on Aug 13, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Ryan is smart and zealous in his advocacy of his clients. As opposing counsel, he is always professional and pleasant to work with. I highly recommend Ryan for all aspects of family law.

      Lawyer Cory Frederick Gourley

      Cory Gourley, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 16, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I have known Ryan Weese for the better part of two decades both personally and professionally. He is an excellent advocate and a compassionate counselor for his clients. I have and wouldn't hesitate in the future to refer him clients or friends.

      Lawyer Brian Orland Marty

      Brian Marty, Family Attorney on Oct 30, 2015
      Relationship: Co-worker

      Ryan is an excellent family law attorney. He is a zealous advocate and has obtained excellent results for his clients in many, many cases. I do not hesitate to refer family law, divorce and separation, and child custody matters to him.

      Lawyer Deanna Rae Bachman

      Deanna Bachman, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 24, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Ryan is an excellent attorney. He is well-versed in the areas of law he practices and very committed to his clients. I've had the opportunity to sit in on some of his hearings and have observed him to be very confident in the courtroom and very personable with his clients. I believe that his dedication to be highly organized and prepared helps him get the best results for his clients.

      Lawyer Christopher Coppola

      Christopher Coppola, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 30, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I have known Ryan for many years both personally and professionally. I would not hesitate to refer potential clients to him for family law related cases. He thrives to be both ethical and skilled in the practice of law. I recommend his services and expertise.

      Lawyer Robert G Rehkemper III

      Robert Rehkemper, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 13, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I have known and admired Mr. Weese since law school. Ryan is an excellent attorney in every facet of the practice. His knowledge and work ethic are exceeded only by his desire to obtain a successful resolution for his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Weese.

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