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also known as Jennie L. Clausen
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Jennie L. Clausen joined H. J. Dane Law Office as a Partner in October 2009. Jennie is an Iowa native who received her undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa where she majored in Sociology and Psychology. In May 2004, Jennie graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law with her Juris Doctorate. While attending the University of Iowa College of Law, Jennie was a writer and an editor for the Journal of Gender, Race & Justice. Following her graduation from law school, Jennie was a judicial law clerk for the Seventh Judicial District of Iowa and was a Partner in a Quad Cities based law firm prior to joining H. J. Dane Law Office. Jennie has been active in numerous community organizations and legal organizations.
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State: Iowa
Acquired: 2004
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 2011
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1111 East River Drive, KSTT Place, Davenport, IA, 52803-5740
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Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce Attorney
My divorce and custody battle was one of the most drawn out, stressful processes because of some very large issues that occurred with my ex-husband. Jennie studied my case and knew my history and story inside out and backwards. She answered every question and took every issue very seriously. She work...
Posted by Corey | August 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Thankful for Jennie
My custody case for my children is still not over but due to her prompt and thorough action she has definitely delayed if not fully eliminated my ex-wife's drive to take my children over 1200 miles away from not only me but the family and life that they know. I cannot express my gratitude fully enou...
Posted by Hillari | April 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
She is an excellent lawyer!
Jennie is a great asset for H Dane Law. She was able to help me obtain everything that I needed for my son in my custody case. The only negative thing I would have to say, and I really don't consider it a negative thing, as to me, it means that she is damn good at what she does, but It was hard to ...
Posted by Amy | March 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Thumbs up!
Ms. Clausen was very thorough, very fair, extremely responsive to correspondence even at off-time business hours, and was extremely knowledgable about all matters of divorce and child custody. Her billing was detailed and fair and she was meticulous in preparation as well as execution, and in keepin...
Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Child Custody Case
Jennie was always extremely responsive especially given that we were out of state. She handled our case with great professionalism. It was a difficult case - one of the children was not a biological child. Jennie was able to separate the case into two, and the non biological child was living with us ...
"Jennie is tough, thorough, zealous, and knows the law. I have worked with her and seen firsthand the time and energy she puts into her clients' cases. Whether you need an attorney for a contentious custody divorce, or you need an attorney to help ensure that assets get divided fairly in an otherwise amicable divorce, I highly recommend attorney Jennie Clausen."
"Jennie is an outstanding and sought after family lawyer in the Quad Cities area. She is compassionate, an exceptional advocate, and does right by her clients."
"Jennie is smart, hardworking, tenacious and driven to get the best results for her clients. She is the one you want in your corner."
"Jennie Clausen is knowledgeable and makes it a point to keep abreast of current law. She is strategically aggressive. She gives honest, straightforward advise, so that clients can make informed decisions about their case. She and her staff are responsive to clients and their needs."
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2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
2010 Recognition for Pro Bono Service, The Supreme Court of Iowa
2009
Quad Cities Area Leader Under 40, Black Hawk College Foundation
2009 - Present
Partner, H.J. Dane Law Office
2005 - 2009
Partner, Cartee & Clausen Law Firm, P.C.
2004 - 2005
Judicial Law Clerk, State of Iowa, Seventh Judicial District
2020 - Present
Family MuseumBoard Member, Board of Trustees
2014 - Present
Rock Island County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Illinois Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Iowa Association for JusticeMember
2004 - Present
Scott County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Iowa Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2022
District 7 Judicial Nominating CommissionMember
2016 - 2017
Seventh Judicial District Family Law Mediation CommitteeMember
2011 - 2016
Scott County Bar AssociationExecutive Counsel
2010 - 2011
Scott County Bar Association, Barrister's Ball CommitteeChair
2008 - 2009
Junior Leage of the Quad CitiesFinance Vice President
2008 - 2010
Quad Cities Illinois Chamber of CommerceChair, Monthly Events Planning Committee
2008 - 2010
ZoofariMember, Steering Committee
2007 - 2010
Make-A-Wish FoundationGala Committee Member, Wish Granter
2007 - 2010
Scott County Bar Association, Barrister Ball CommitteeMember
2006 - 2008
Executive Women's Golf AssociationCommitte Chair
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Child Support - Best Practices
2004
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Legal Answers
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23 Mar 2017
Can my ex take me to court for proof of a miscarriage?
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