Laura J. Parrish

Laurie grew up in Wisconsin but has been a resident of Iowa for over fifteen years. She and her family live near Decorah.

Laurie enjoys the general practice of law and the wide variety of issues that can come across her desk in a single day, but the majority of her time is spent handling family law matters such as divorce, child custody, and child support. In addition to being an experienced litigator, Laurie is also trained as both a mediator and a parenting coordinator and is an advocate for alternative methods of dispute resolution.

Admitted to Iowa Bar, 2004

Education

Cornell College (B.A. 2001)

The University of Iowa (J.D. 2004)

Professional Associations and Memberships

Winneshiek County Bar Association

President, 2007

Iowa State Bar Association

Young Lawyer’s Division
(District Representative, 2008-2010; Secretary, 2010; Vice President, 2011; President, 2012; Family Law Section Council; President, 2018)

Iowa State Bar Foundation

Fellows President, 2013

Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys

District Representative, 2005-2010

Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission

2008-2014

Judicial Nominating Commission, District 1A

2006-2012

American Bar Association

Practice Areas

• Family & Juvenile Law
• Criminal Defense
• Civil Litigation
• Real Estate
• Mediation
• Parenting Coordination
• Appeals