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Kimberly Jo Stamatelos

4.4
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 44 years

Mediation Lawyer Practice Areas: Mediation

About Kimberly

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Mediation 100%

I no longer take new legal clients I only serve as a mediator.

44 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 44 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 1982

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Kimberly Jo Stamatelos's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Linda | June 09, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Great Person and Lawyer

I feel Kim is a overall genuine person who clearly knows what she is doing. She kept me informed of the progress of my divorce and how the system worked. She was kind to to my ex husband as well and explained all the details to him so he understood everything.

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Kimberly Jo Stamatelos's Lawyer Endorsements

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Douglass Marberry

Family lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kimberly is an outstanding attorney. She is well respected in our community."

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Jeremy Feitelson

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kim is an excellent, caring, and compassionate attorney. I highly recommend her for your family law needs."

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Ryan Babich

Mediation lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"There is no better mediator than Kim. She is able to resolve very difficult cases with the combination of creativity and compassion she brings to each mediation."

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Nicole Olson

Mediation lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kim is an excellent mediator."

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Kimberly Graham

Family lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kimberly is an excellent mediator and collaborative law attorney. She truly and deeply cares about her clients and about being present for the people she serves, whether in a mediation or collaborative divorce case. I've sat with Kimberly in numerous collaborative divorce conferences on opposite sides of the case, as we worked together to obtain compassionate, dignified and respectful divorces for our clients. Kimberly is experienced, highly trained, skilled and has a beautiful heart. Can't ask for more in a good family law attorney."

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Donna Miller

Mediation lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kim demonstrates exceptional understanding and compassion for her clients and people who are lucky enough to have her mediate their family law issues. She succeeds in outcomes that allow the parties to start the healing process. I heartily recommend Kim."

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Kristen Hall

Unknown lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kim is an exceptional attorney and mediator. As a compassionate attorney she strives to make the legal system a place for healing and problem solving rather than endless conflict."

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Hope Wood

Mediation lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kimberly is an exceptional mediator and is highly sought-after in Iowa and out-of-state to resolve complex family law and legal issues. Kimberly is continually striving to grow personally and professionally. She gives graciously of her time by giving presentations on mediation and collaborative law to law student, lawyers, the media and those looking for a peaceful resolution to legal conflict. Kimberly is blazing the trail for attorneys who desire an alternative approaches to conflict resolution than traditional courtroom litigation. An acute example is her recent business partnership called The Compassionate Alliance http://thecompassionatealliance.com I highly recommend Kimberly for a peaceful resolution to your legal problems."

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Katie Naset

Unknown lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Evan Starcevic

Family lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kim is true thought leader in our legal community, through her pioneering work in mediation and collaborative law. She is also highly regarded as a skilled and compassionate advocate for her clients. I have no doubt that Kim will serve you very well as your legal counsel."

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Jeremy Feitelson

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Maureen Cosgrove

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Andrea McGinn

Family lawyer

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Joslyn Sailer

Family lawyer

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Evan Starcevic

Family lawyer

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Ashley Tollakson

Family lawyer

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Kristen Hall

Mediation lawyer

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Hope Wood

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Katie Naset

Child custody lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Alumna of the Year, Drake University Law School

2015

Outstanding Contribution of Pro Bono Hours Award, Polk County Volunteer Lawyers Program

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney and Mediator, Stamatelos & Tollakson

2015 - Present

Adjunct Professor of Law, Drake University Law School

2006 - 2015

Attorney and Mediator, Stamatelos & Associates

Associations

2013 - Present

Central Iowa Association of Collaborative Professionals

Founding member

1982 - Present

Iowa Bar Association

Association of Conflict Resolution

Iowa Association of Mediators

Sample of Legal Cases

Co-parents Who Disagree

Increased ability to communicate and enhanced understanding

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Education

1981

Drake University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Drake University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2015

Iowa Society of Healthcare Attorneys Annual Conference

The Compassionate Lawyer

2014

Iowa Administrative Law Judge Conference

The Compassionate Lawyer

Publications

2015

ABA Section of Litigation Solo and Small Firm Mentoring: Helping Young Lawyers “Start Well”,

2014

Amazon.com The Compassionate Lawyer

2014

The Collaborative Review The Four Loves in Family Law

2013

Iowa Lawyer Integrative Law: Designing legal solutions that combine competent lawyering and social responsibility

2013

Iowa Lawyer My father, the lawyer, and what he taught a trained mediator about mediation,

2012

Iowa Lawyer Ending marriages respectfully through collaborative divorce

2012

Iowa Lawyer Parenting coordination: Moving families forward

Languages

English

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