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PRACTICE AREAS

• Appellate Advocacy
• Family Law
• Labor & Employment Law
• Municipal Law

EDUCATION

Western Illinois University

• B.A., 1999
• Summa cum laude

University of Iowa College of Law

• J.D., 2003

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE:

• State of Iowa, 2003
• United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa, 2007
• United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, 2007

ASSOCIATIONS:

American Bar Association

• Member
• Family Law Section (Ethics, Professionalism & Grievance Committee)
• Young Lawyers Division (Family Law Committee)

Iowa State Bar Association

• Member
• Family and Juvenile Law Section
• Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Linn County Bar Association

• Member

Dean Mason Ladd American Inn of Court

• Member
• Secretary/Treasurer (2008 - present)

Johnson County Bar Association

• Member

Our Attorneys

Position: Member
E-Mail jkoller@simmonsperrine.com
Phone 319-366-7641
Fax 319-366-1917
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Mr. Koller is a member of Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC, where he has practiced since 2007. He practices primarily in the area of family law, which includes representing individuals in all aspects of domestic relations, including dissolution of marriage, child custody and visitation, child support, premarital agreements, and related matters. In addition, Mr. Koller’s practice includes representing individuals in other circumstances affecting the family unit, such as adoption, guardianships, and conservatorships.

Mr. Koller’s family law practice includes the following:

Litigation. Mr. Koller believes the best result in any family law matter is a negotiated settlement. When this is not possible, however, it becomes necessary to have a trial before a judge. Mr. Koller is experienced in the preparation and prosecution to trial of complex financial and custody matters. He is a 2008 graduate of the American Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute, which is an advanced trial training program for attorneys specializing in the practice of family law.

Mediation. Mediation, which is a form of alternative dispute resolution, has become an important component in resolving family law cases. Mr. Koller is a trained lawyer mediator, having completed training in 2009. As a mediator, he acts as a neutral to aid parties and their attorneys in settling their disputes without the need for court intervention.

Appellate Advocacy. In some cases, the decision of the trial judge is challenged on appeal. Mr. Koller has experience handling the prosecution and defense of appeals, both in cases for which the firm was trial counsel and in cases brought to him that have been tried by lawyers outside of our firm.

Collaborative Law. Beginning in March 2010, Mr. Koller will add collaborative law to his practice. Collaborative law is a non-adversarial process that views the issues arising from a divorce as a series of battles to be solved rather than fought. The end goal is to meet the legitimate needs of everyone involved in a restructured family. Both parties have independent lawyers present during negotiation to provide legal advice in an educational context, thereby empowering the clients to make informed decisions about their lives and their children’s lives. Mr. Koller is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.

Mr. Koller also has experience in other areas of law, including employment and labor disputes, municipal matters, and general litigation.

Mr. Koller works out of the firm’s offices in both Cedar Rapids and Coralville.

Hometown

Washington, Iowa

Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Firm Welcomes New Members

Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to announce that Matt Adam, Bob Hatala, Amanda D'Amico, Jake Koller, Jeff McGinness have become Members of the firm.