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Maureen Catherine Cosgrove
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Biography
Maureen Cosgrove is a zealous advocate. Maureen cultivates personal relationships with her clients and helps them through numerous difficult situations. Whether it be a family dispute, assistance after being injured, drafting a will, or questions about the best business formation for one’s business, she is accessible and here for you.
Maureen was born and raised in Holstein, Iowa and is a third-generation attorney. She is proud of her Iowa roots and has dedicated her career to serving the people of Iowa. Maureen maintains a general practice that includes litigation and transactional work in the areas of family law, business law, personal injury, and probate. She has tried numerous cases from beginning to end and represented clients in front of the Iowa Appellate Court.
Prior to McCormally & Cosgrove, Maureen has been a corporate attorney, an Assistant with the Iowa Attorney General’s Office representing Child Support Recovery in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and an Associate at the Baer Law Office in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a B.A. in History and from Hamline School of Law with a J.D. While at Hamline she participated in the Litigation Advocacy courses and interned at the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Maureen resides in the Beaverdale neighborhood of Des Moines with her husband, Matthew, and their two sons.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
35%
8 years
Personal Injury
30%
8 years
Business
25%
8 years
Probate
10%
8 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Iowa for 16 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nebraska for 15 years
State: Nebraska
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
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Maureen C. Cosgrove
McCormally & Cosgrove, 4508 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321
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Maureen Catherine Cosgrove's Reviews
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Posted by Gennie | May 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Awesome
Maureen is an excellent lawyer. We hired her for a difficult case in removing an executor. Between the time we contacted her to her filing an injunction was less than a month. We were able to get an agreement assigned and new executor in place without having to go to court less then a month after ...
Posted by Lisa | September 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent representation
Maureen Cosgrove is the absolute best. I worked with Maureen on my often-contentious divorce. She guided me carefully and expertly through one of the most difficult moments of my life to an outcome I feel great about. She was tough, precise, confident and incredibly understanding of my emotionality. ...
Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Honest Attorney
My friend and I first hired Maureen when a so called friend turned against us because she failed at her job and wanted her personal investment in her own LLC back. We were all very upset and Maureen put our minds at ease right away. She handled the situation quickly and efficiently. We would use her ...
Posted by Jess | August 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Awesome
Maureen advocated for me when I wasn't sure what to even ask for. She answered any questions I had and got back to me quickly. She was very empathetic towards my situation and was the person I needed to have my back.
Posted by Kristi | November 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Divorce
I appreciated the council Maureen provided. She was able to look at a complex situation, present my options to me in a way that was easy to understand and realistic. I appreciate that she left the actual decision up to me, and fought for me and what was most important to me. I highly recommend Mauree...
Maureen Catherine Cosgrove's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I have enjoyed working with Maureen on cases. She is straight forward, efficient and compassionate."
"I have worked with Maureen on a number of cases. Maureen is competent, effective and dedicated to providing great results for her clients. She is a fighter and will go above and beyond to get the job done."
"Maureen is a wonderful and compassionate attorney, particularly in personal injury and family law. I have sent many friends and family to her - and all have had very high praise for the way they've been treated and how well Maureen advocates on their behalf. I highly recommend her!"
"Maureen is a great advocate for her clients. She is aggressive yet practical, and always focused on the best interests of her clients and their children. Because I do not practice family law, I routinely refer friends and clients to Maureen for their family law matters."
"Maureen is a smart and passionate advocate for her clients. I trust her judgment and value her no-nonsense approach. Maureen works incredibly hard to obtain positive outcomes for her clients."
"Maureen is an excellent attorney lawyer. She goes above and beyond to obtain the best possible results for her clients. She is professional and straight-forward, and it is a pleasure work with her on cases."
"Maureen is an excellent attorney. She is an experienced trial lawyer and also skilled at negotiation. She truly cares about her clients and tries to keep them out of court whenever possible."
"Maureen is a very smart articulate lawyer. She cares for her clients and takes customer service seriously. She is aggressive in obtains great results for her clients who admire her for her negotiating and trial skills. You can't go wrong hiring Maureen."
"Maureen with go to bat for her clients. She is a strong advocate and outstanding representative. She works hard to obtain winning results for her clients. Any client would be luck to have her on his/her team."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers, Thompson Reuters
2017
Certified Mediator, Polk County Bar Association
2017
Collaborative Law Attorney Specialist, Iowa Association of Collaborative Professionals through the Polk County Bar Association
2009
Phi Alpha Delta, Hamline University School of Law
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner, McCormally & Cosgrove
2012 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Baer Law Office
2010 - 2012
Attorney, Iowa Attorney General's Office
2010 - 2010
Corporate Counsel, Menards, Inc.
2008 - 2009
Law Clerk, Ramsey County Attorney's Office
2007 - 2008
Legal Content Associate, Thomas Reuters
Associations
2017 - Present
Iowa Collaborative DivorceMember, Attorney and Mediator
2017 - Present
Edwin C. Moore Inn of CourtMember
2015 - Present
Polk County Women AttorneysMember
2012 - Present
Polk County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Holy Trinity ParishMember
2009 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationCommittee Member
2015 - 2016
Boys and Girls ClubFundrasing Commitee
Sample of Legal Cases
In Re Guardianship of M.E.
Reverse Trial Court Decision
Education
2009
Hamline University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
University of Northern Iowa
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Polk County Edwin C. Moore Inn of Court Chapter
Civility in Practice CLE
2018
Life Expo
Setting the Stage for the Inevitable: Elder Care & Planning
2018
Life Expo
Staying Sane About as a Female Business Owner
Languages
English