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Marlis Jean Robberts
Robberts Law Office
205 Washington Street
Suite 201
Burlington, IA 52601
 
 
Communication Center  
Phone: (319) 758-9800
E-mail: Contact Me
Fax: (319) 758-9801
Web site: http://www.robbertslawoffice.com


Position Areas of Practice Litigation Percentage
Bar Admissions Education Honors
Affiliations

It is important to me to represent each client to their satisfaction.  No two cases are identical, as there are numerous factors and personalities in each situation.  Each case must be addressed based on its unique characteristics.

Communication with my clients is key to achieving their goals.  Clients are surprised at how I strive to return calls and keep them informed.  I have learned that a client must be informed in order to make meaningful decisions about issues that will affect them for years, such as custody, visitation, child support and property division. 

Communication must go both ways.  Having my client communicate with me through emails or calls on a regular basis allows me to understand what developments are happening in the case and what is most important to my client.

I am happy that my clients generally return to me for other legal needs and also frequently refer me to friends and family.  Making an extra effort in each case helps my client achieve a functional solution to the issues involved.

 

Current Employment Position(s):
Sole Practitioner
Areas Of Practice:
Family Law
Real Estate
Probate
Wills and Trusts
Litigation Percentage:
75% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Iowa, 1997
Illinois, 2000
U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa, 1997
U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa, 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2000
Education:
University of Iowa College of Law, Iowa City, Iowa, 1997
J.D.
Honors: With Distinction

University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 1993
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Political Science
Minor: Economics

Classes/Seminars Taught:
Family Law Update, Des Moines County Bar Association, 2005
 
People's Law School Family Law Seminar, Iowa State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Divison, 2005
Honors and Awards:
BPW Iowa Young Careerist, 2005
Professional Associations and Memberships:
American Bar Association, 1997 - Present
 
Iowa State Bar Association, 1997 - Present
 
Des Moines County Bar Association, 1997 - Present
 
Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, 1999 - Present
 
Grievance Commission, 1999 - Present
Member, Appointed by Iowa Supreme Court
 
Burlington Business and Professional Women (BPW), 1997 - Present
Local and Regional Secretary, past local President
 
Burlington Steamboat Days, Inc, 2003 - Present
Member, Board of Directors and Vice President of Administration
 
Friends of Burlington Steamboat Days, Inc, 2004 - Present
Director and Secretary
 
Young House Family Services school based mentoring program, 2004 - Present
Mentor
Past Employment Positions:
Beckman & Hirsch, Associate, 1997 - 2004
Pro Bono Activities:
Volunteers Lawyers Project, 2004 - 2005
Birth Information:
1971, Council Bluffs, Iowa

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