Anjela A. Shutts

Anjela A. Shutts is a family law attorney whose work focuses on family law, divorce, collaborative divorce, mediation and alternative dispute resolution. The work involves analyzing client needs and the documents, laws, and procedures relevant to each matter. The practice addresses issues through advice, negotiation, and, where the published practice covers disputes, litigation.

Anjela earned a B.A. from Luther College and a J.D. from Drake University Law School. That academic background informs the legal research, writing, and analysis involved in the practice. It also provides context for handling regulatory requirements, transactions, or disputes within the stated practice areas.

Anjela has experience involving divorce proceedings, collaborative resolutions, financial issues in domestic relations and mediation. These matters can call for research, fact gathering, document review, and assessment of the relevant legal and practical options. The nature of the representation varies according to the case, transaction, or regulatory question. The precise legal questions depend on the parties involved, the governing rules and the documents or evidence available in each matter.

Anjela A. Shutts has professional experience and service that includes a former president of the Iowa State Bar Association and recipient of the Carlucci Award for Professionalism and Civility. The combination of these activities and the identified practice provides context for the legal services offered. The work requires clear communication about legal requirements, relevant risks, and the available next steps. Clients can use this guidance to understand the legal process and make informed decisions about how to proceed.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C.
• President, Iowa State Bar Association (2021-2022)
• Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
• Past President, Iowa Center for Children’s Justice
• Vice Chair, Iowa Access to Justice Commission (2016-Present)
• President, Polk County Bar Association (2013)
• Secretary, Lincoln Inne of Court (2023-2024)
• Advisory Board Member, Kids First Law Center
• Member, Judicial Nominating Commission, District 5C (Polk County)
• Member, Iowa Family Law Case Processing Reform Task Force Steering Committee
• Member, Iowa State Judicial Nominating Commission for Polk County
• Member, Iowa National Bar Association
• Member, Polk County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project
• Member, Polk County Women Attorneys
• Member, Luther College Board of Regents (2018-2026)

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• Drake University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Luther College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges