Regan E. Conder

Regan E. Conder
Tel/Direct:
515.246.4531
Tel/Main:
515.244.2600
Location
699 Walnut Street
Suite 1600
Des Moines, IA 50309
Support Team
ANTOINETTE WATSON: (LEGAL ASSISTANT)

awatson@dickinsonlaw.com
515.244.2600 x583

TIFFANY ROOSA: (PARALEGAL)

troosa@dickinsonlaw.com
515.246.4545

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Introduction

With over eight years of experience, Regan is a Shareholder at Dickinson Law, practicing primarily as a family law and general civil litigation attorney. In her family law practice, she litigates actions concerning child custody and complex property disputes. In child custody actions, Regan’s approach is to zealously advocate for her client’s position while safeguarding the minor children involved.

Regan also has experience in complex property disputes involving self-employment income, business valuations, family farm operations, inheritance and alimony. Regan stays apprised of current Iowa law and communicates with renowned experts to facilitate the most cost-effective outcome for her clients.

In her family law practice, she also litigates private termination of parental rights actions and private adoptions. Regan has extensive trial experience in the fifth, second and eighth judicial districts in Iowa. In addition to her active litigation practice, Regan regularly counsels clients who are preparing for litigation or who wish to resolve custody matters informally and amicably.  

In her general civil litigation practice, Regan works with businesses and individuals in contract disputes, construction disputes, business dissolutions and employment law. 

In her free time, Regan enjoys spending time with her son, two dogs, and husband.


Learn more about the Family Law Practice at Dickinson Law, below.

Practice Areas

Education & Background

  • J.D., Drake University Law School
  • B.A., Drake University (Phi Beta Kappa, Cum Laude)

Honors & Awards

Best Lawyers 

  • Selected for inclusion in the 2021-2023 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the area of Family Law.

Jurisdictions

Admitted to practice in the following states:

  • Iowa

Reported Cases and Representative Matters

  • Represented clients in multiple child custody modification trials and obtained favorable results, including attorney fees.

  • Represented clients in multiple original custody actions and obtained favorable results.

  • Successfully vacated a private termination of parental rights order and established paternity for client.

  • Vacated on appeal a domestic abuse finding.

  • Represented multiple clients in divorce litigation where clients’ assets are millions of dollars, involve business valuations, and spousal support.

  • Represented client in common law marriage proceeding and obtained property award for client.

  • Represented multiple clients in habeas corpus proceedings and injunction hearings and obtained favorable results.

  • Litigated the enforceability of antenuptial agreements.

Memberships & Activities

  • Iowa State Bar Association
  • Polk County Bar Association
  • Iowa Association for Justice
  • Polk County Women Attorneys
    • Member, Board of Directors, 2018-present
  • Beacon of Life
    • Member, Board of Directors, 2018-present

Articles & Presentations

Blog Articles

Iowa revamps its child support guidelines--sort of
Enforcing spousal support across state lines
A private affair: Terminating parental rights without state intervention
Cash medical support: What are your options?
The Hesitancy Behind Recognizing Common Law Marriages