Chris is a highly experienced and accomplished trial attorney with over 27 years of experience. His knowledge of legal issues and areas of practice is extensive. His main focus is as a trial attorney. That includes divorce, child custody, personal injury, workers compensation, and general litigation. Chris has had successful jury and non-jury verdicts in numerous areas of the law, including but not limited to, divorce, child custody, personal injury, wrongful death, workers compensation, criminal law, business and real estate suits. Serving the State of Iowa, Central Iowa, Des Moines, West Des Moines and the Western Suburbs. Chris is also licensed to practice in the State of Wisconsin and has a residence in Polk County, Wisconsin, and is licensed in the State of Utah.
Family Law Lawyer, Divorce, Child Custody - West Des Moines Attorney
“Compassion, understanding, and honesty. I understand the trust that clients place in their lawyers in dealing with their children, finances and other emotional issues. I pledge to be honest with my clients. It is imperative to have an attorney who is willing to “go to the mat” for their clients. It is also imperative to have an attorney who is mindful of the emotional and financial toll that exists for families going through a family law case. I strive to find solutions for families, but in the event the parties have to go to a trial, I do what it takes to achieve the desired results.”
Chris Coppola successfully modified physical custody for client who desired to move to different state. Client and her children were awarded primary physical care. This was appealed and affirmed by Court of Appeals. West Des Moines Divorce, Child Custody, Family Law Lawyer / Attorney - Serving State of Iowa, Central Iowa, Des Moines, West Des Moines, and the States of Wisconsin and Utah.
Chris Coppola successfully challenged the enforceability of a prenuptial agreement, obtained the majority of marital assets, including preexisting assets, after two bifurcated trials and upon reconsideration, including opposing party having to pay the majority of her signifcant attorney fees, expert fees, and court costs.
Numerous positive settlement and successful trial rulings regarding the issues of custody, alimony and spousal support, contempt actions, sanctions, attorney fees, and high net worth property resolutions.
Chris Coppola is also a certified mediator, collorabortive family law attorney, and successful trial litigator.
