team-member

Ryan Weese

N/A

Licensed for 25 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and separation

Language

English

About

Andrew B. Howie is a shareholder with the firm of Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese P.C. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, in 1993, and his J.D. with distinction from the University of Iowa in 1996. He is licensed to practice in Iowa (1996), the Northern and Southern Districts of the U.S. District Court of Iowa (1996), Eighth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals (1996), and the U.S. Supreme Court (1999). After graduating from law school in 1996, he served as a clerk for the Iowa District Court in Burlington for a year. Mr. Howie has practiced in Polk County since 1997. He primarily practices in appellate law, having appeared in over 160 rulings from Federal and Iowa’s appellate courts, and hundreds of family law cases in trial court. He has been a member of the Iowa State Bar Association’s Family and Juvenile Law Section since 2002, having served as its Chair (2009–10), Vice-chair (2008–09), and chair of its Forms and Practice subcommittee (2004–08, 2010–present). He been a member of Iowa State Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Committee since 2004 and served as its Chair from 2012 to 2013. He authored the Iowa State Bar Association’s “Family Law Manual”, published in 2008 and 2012, which is primary tool for judges and attorneys throughout Iowa.

Practices Areas

Litigation

Personal Injury

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Anderson, P.C5015 Grand Ridge Drive #100West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Office: (515) 608-8876

Website: N/A

Reviews

Kyra
December 19, 2017

Howie was my attorney for appealing custody. He was never over optimistic or confident, and the motions he filed on my behalf were short and did not include many details and arguments I provided him. However, they included everything necessary from a legal standpoint, which is most important at the appellate level. He communicated promptly with me every time I expressed concern, and most importantly, he won me custody of my daughter.

anonymous
November 9, 2017

Andrew was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in my divorce case. He gave me valuable legal advice and was always willing to help where he could. He put in long hours with me to go over case material in preparation for trial. He also truly had the best interest of my children in mind when going through a pretty rough divorce. I still run questions through him today (5 years after the divorce) and he responds quickly and takes a consultative approach in his responses by giving me options with a little advice as well. I highly recommend Andrew for any family or appeals cases.

Michael
February 22, 2022

Andrew and his team were very professional and extremely caring. They walked me through the process in detail and truly cared about my situation. Overall, I had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend them to anyone.

Shelly
January 30, 2020

We are so lucky to have Andrew Howie as our attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of Family law. Andrew is a very no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is, type of attorney, which was greatly appreciated. Because of his experience, he is able to balance what can be done with what should be done, and even with what will most likely be done. We never felt as though he was suggesting things just to bill more hours -- he didn’t waste our time. He helped us to see past our emotions at a very emotional time and reminded us of the ‘big picture’ and future VS merely the current state of affairs. His demeanor is very relaxed and ‘real’, nothing surprises him or catches him off guard. We highly recommend Andrew Howie!

anonymous
January 7, 2020

I've hired Mr. Howie to help me defend against an appeal case and have been very impressed with his knowledge and attention to all the many details. He has kept me updated as the case proceeds and is available to address any of my questions. Mr. Howie has proven his excellent reputation. I would highly recommend him.

Jason
January 27, 2017

Hiring Andrew for my custody case was the best thing I could have done. He came highly recommended already and now I know why. My case wasn't ugly or complicated but my daughter is the most important person in my life so I was very distraught. His guidance and direction allowed me to see the whole picture and understand my rights and continue to do what was best for my daughter. His assistance in negotiations and complete understanding of the law was priceless.

David
June 16, 2016

Needing representation, a friend recommended Mr. Howie to me. Divorce and child visitation cases are the kind of process that is scary. I have needed his services twice, once for the former and once for the latter. He and his assistant always provided very clear and timely answers to my questions about the cases and my concerns. Mr. Howie's competence always put me at ease and made me feel confident that whatever visitation schedule we ended up with it was going to be fair to me and my daughter and her mother. When I needed someone to fight for me, he was who I turned to -- and while I hope I won't need his services again, I wouldn't hesitate to contact him again or recommend him.

anonymous
May 29, 2016

Andrew is an excellent attorney. He clearly laid out my case for me. He let me know everything that could happen. He prepared me for trial and let me know that he was confident in what we had. He was able to reassure me and keep me calm. I am very grateful for everything he has done for me and my family.

Ben
October 27, 2015

Andrew consistently gives great advice to each situation I've encountered with him. It may not always be the advice I want to hear, but he takes an objective approach with my and my situations best interest in mind to ensure the best possible outcome for me. He is responsive to my needs without wasting my time, providing relevant updates when appropriate and not simply spending time with me for the sake of doing so. I've leveraged Andrew's expertise and services for numerous reasons int he past and will continue to do so if the need arises. I highly recommend Andrew to anyone who could use him.

Stephanie
October 26, 2015

Andrew did not make me feel like he was in a rush to get through with our meeting, but took the time to answer all of my questions in a way that I was able to understand. He helped me determine the best way to proceed with my case in a way that I was comfortable with. He had resources and referrals when I needed them. His assistant was also very helpful. I was very pleased with his services and would highly recommend him.

Kyra
December 19, 2017

Howie was my attorney for appealing custody. He was never over optimistic or confident, and the motions he filed on my behalf were short and did not include many details and arguments I provided him. However, they included everything necessary from a legal standpoint, which is most important at the appellate level. He communicated promptly with me every time I expressed concern, and most importantly, he won me custody of my daughter.

anonymous
November 9, 2017

Andrew was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in my divorce case. He gave me valuable legal advice and was always willing to help where he could. He put in long hours with me to go over case material in preparation for trial. He also truly had the best interest of my children in mind when going through a pretty rough divorce. I still run questions through him today (5 years after the divorce) and he responds quickly and takes a consultative approach in his responses by giving me options with a little advice as well. I highly recommend Andrew for any family or appeals cases.

Michael
February 22, 2022

Andrew and his team were very professional and extremely caring. They walked me through the process in detail and truly cared about my situation. Overall, I had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend them to anyone.

Shelly
January 30, 2020

We are so lucky to have Andrew Howie as our attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of Family law. Andrew is a very no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is, type of attorney, which was greatly appreciated. Because of his experience, he is able to balance what can be done with what should be done, and even with what will most likely be done. We never felt as though he was suggesting things just to bill more hours -- he didn’t waste our time. He helped us to see past our emotions at a very emotional time and reminded us of the ‘big picture’ and future VS merely the current state of affairs. His demeanor is very relaxed and ‘real’, nothing surprises him or catches him off guard. We highly recommend Andrew Howie!

anonymous
January 7, 2020

I've hired Mr. Howie to help me defend against an appeal case and have been very impressed with his knowledge and attention to all the many details. He has kept me updated as the case proceeds and is available to address any of my questions. Mr. Howie has proven his excellent reputation. I would highly recommend him.

Jason
January 27, 2017

Hiring Andrew for my custody case was the best thing I could have done. He came highly recommended already and now I know why. My case wasn't ugly or complicated but my daughter is the most important person in my life so I was very distraught. His guidance and direction allowed me to see the whole picture and understand my rights and continue to do what was best for my daughter. His assistance in negotiations and complete understanding of the law was priceless.

David
June 16, 2016

Needing representation, a friend recommended Mr. Howie to me. Divorce and child visitation cases are the kind of process that is scary. I have needed his services twice, once for the former and once for the latter. He and his assistant always provided very clear and timely answers to my questions about the cases and my concerns. Mr. Howie's competence always put me at ease and made me feel confident that whatever visitation schedule we ended up with it was going to be fair to me and my daughter and her mother. When I needed someone to fight for me, he was who I turned to -- and while I hope I won't need his services again, I wouldn't hesitate to contact him again or recommend him.

anonymous
May 29, 2016

Andrew is an excellent attorney. He clearly laid out my case for me. He let me know everything that could happen. He prepared me for trial and let me know that he was confident in what we had. He was able to reassure me and keep me calm. I am very grateful for everything he has done for me and my family.

Ben
October 27, 2015

Andrew consistently gives great advice to each situation I've encountered with him. It may not always be the advice I want to hear, but he takes an objective approach with my and my situations best interest in mind to ensure the best possible outcome for me. He is responsive to my needs without wasting my time, providing relevant updates when appropriate and not simply spending time with me for the sake of doing so. I've leveraged Andrew's expertise and services for numerous reasons int he past and will continue to do so if the need arises. I highly recommend Andrew to anyone who could use him.

Stephanie
October 26, 2015

Andrew did not make me feel like he was in a rush to get through with our meeting, but took the time to answer all of my questions in a way that I was able to understand. He helped me determine the best way to proceed with my case in a way that I was comfortable with. He had resources and referrals when I needed them. His assistant was also very helpful. I was very pleased with his services and would highly recommend him.

Kyra
December 19, 2017

Howie was my attorney for appealing custody. He was never over optimistic or confident, and the motions he filed on my behalf were short and did not include many details and arguments I provided him. However, they included everything necessary from a legal standpoint, which is most important at the appellate level. He communicated promptly with me every time I expressed concern, and most importantly, he won me custody of my daughter.

anonymous
November 9, 2017

Andrew was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in my divorce case. He gave me valuable legal advice and was always willing to help where he could. He put in long hours with me to go over case material in preparation for trial. He also truly had the best interest of my children in mind when going through a pretty rough divorce. I still run questions through him today (5 years after the divorce) and he responds quickly and takes a consultative approach in his responses by giving me options with a little advice as well. I highly recommend Andrew for any family or appeals cases.

Michael
February 22, 2022

Andrew and his team were very professional and extremely caring. They walked me through the process in detail and truly cared about my situation. Overall, I had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend them to anyone.

Shelly
January 30, 2020

We are so lucky to have Andrew Howie as our attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of Family law. Andrew is a very no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is, type of attorney, which was greatly appreciated. Because of his experience, he is able to balance what can be done with what should be done, and even with what will most likely be done. We never felt as though he was suggesting things just to bill more hours -- he didn’t waste our time. He helped us to see past our emotions at a very emotional time and reminded us of the ‘big picture’ and future VS merely the current state of affairs. His demeanor is very relaxed and ‘real’, nothing surprises him or catches him off guard. We highly recommend Andrew Howie!

anonymous
January 7, 2020

I've hired Mr. Howie to help me defend against an appeal case and have been very impressed with his knowledge and attention to all the many details. He has kept me updated as the case proceeds and is available to address any of my questions. Mr. Howie has proven his excellent reputation. I would highly recommend him.

Jason
January 27, 2017

Hiring Andrew for my custody case was the best thing I could have done. He came highly recommended already and now I know why. My case wasn't ugly or complicated but my daughter is the most important person in my life so I was very distraught. His guidance and direction allowed me to see the whole picture and understand my rights and continue to do what was best for my daughter. His assistance in negotiations and complete understanding of the law was priceless.

David
June 16, 2016

Needing representation, a friend recommended Mr. Howie to me. Divorce and child visitation cases are the kind of process that is scary. I have needed his services twice, once for the former and once for the latter. He and his assistant always provided very clear and timely answers to my questions about the cases and my concerns. Mr. Howie's competence always put me at ease and made me feel confident that whatever visitation schedule we ended up with it was going to be fair to me and my daughter and her mother. When I needed someone to fight for me, he was who I turned to -- and while I hope I won't need his services again, I wouldn't hesitate to contact him again or recommend him.

anonymous
May 29, 2016

Andrew is an excellent attorney. He clearly laid out my case for me. He let me know everything that could happen. He prepared me for trial and let me know that he was confident in what we had. He was able to reassure me and keep me calm. I am very grateful for everything he has done for me and my family.

Ben
October 27, 2015

Andrew consistently gives great advice to each situation I've encountered with him. It may not always be the advice I want to hear, but he takes an objective approach with my and my situations best interest in mind to ensure the best possible outcome for me. He is responsive to my needs without wasting my time, providing relevant updates when appropriate and not simply spending time with me for the sake of doing so. I've leveraged Andrew's expertise and services for numerous reasons int he past and will continue to do so if the need arises. I highly recommend Andrew to anyone who could use him.

Stephanie
October 26, 2015

Andrew did not make me feel like he was in a rush to get through with our meeting, but took the time to answer all of my questions in a way that I was able to understand. He helped me determine the best way to proceed with my case in a way that I was comfortable with. He had resources and referrals when I needed them. His assistant was also very helpful. I was very pleased with his services and would highly recommend him.