Brett E. Battani

Brett E. Battani is an associate at Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese P.C. in West Des Moines, Iowa. Her practice includes Business and Corporate Law, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Probate, Estate and Trust Administration, and Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning. She also handles contracts and collections. Her work addresses business interests and property transactions alongside planning and administration matters involving individuals, families, and their assets.

Brett earned a B.A. cum laude from the University of St. Thomas in 2019. Her studies included International Studies and Political Science and a program in Geneva focused on international studies and multilateral diplomacy. She earned a J.D. with highest honors and an M.B.A. from Drake University in 2022. Her credentials also include Order of the Coif membership and a Business Law Certificate.

Brett’s law school experience included service as Note Editor of the Drake Law Review, work as a Legal Writing Fellow, and an externship with Iowa Supreme Court Justice Brent Appel. In practice, she works on business contracts, real estate transactions, and estate planning. Her legal and business education supports a practice addressing agreements, property interests, and the planning decisions that shape a client’s future obligations.

Brett E. Battani emphasizes honesty, transparency, and communication when working with clients. She is admitted in Iowa and Nebraska, with both state admissions dating to 2022, and before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa in 2024. She belongs to the Iowa State Bar Association and Nebraska Bar Association. Her approach centers on understanding each client’s concerns and developing practical solutions through clear discussion.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese P.C.
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa
• Nebraska

Education

• Drake University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Drake University
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• University of St. Thomas
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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