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Amanda Van Wyhe

Amanda Van Wyhe

 
  • Divorce, Family Law, Juvenile Law...
  • Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota
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Deborah Morris
Deborah Morris September 2, 2024
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Attorney Van Wyhe understands and has what it takes to provide excellent legal representation in family law related matters, and I would not hesitate to recommend this attorney to others. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Amanda was opposing counsel on several family law related cases. Additionally, Attorney Van Wyhe was the requested mediator for other family law related cases.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Opposing Client

Amanda Van Wyhe represented the opposing side on family law related matters that include divorce, custody, and child support related matters.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Over the course of the past 6 years, I would have cases where Amanda Van Wyhe represented the opposing client.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Amanda has an exceptional knowledge base on custody, divorce, and family law related matters. Additionally, Amanda's knowledge and experience transfers well when she mediates cases.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Attorney Van Wyhe has an extensive understanding of legal concepts regarding custody matters, property division in divorce matters, and the various categories of support in family law cases. This knowledge is evident in discussions with counsel, as well as, in legal arguments presented to the Court.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Attorney Van Wyhe can articulate her client's legal position effectively whether by oral argument or by written brief. Attorney Van Wyhe's legal analysis utilizes current authority with citations to proper statutes and case law.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Attorney Van Wyhe is an effective communicator that advocates zealously on behalf of a client while maintaining a level of civility and professionalism earning respect from other attorneys and judiciary alike.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Quite often, the attorney’s character and integrity bring out a certain tenor in a case. I place Amanda as a top tier attorney whose character has stood the test of time creating an atmosphere promoting good faith settlement discussions and case resolutions.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family law related matters (custody, divorce, child support, mediation).
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology

Amanda possesses top level skills that showcase her ability to relate and communicate with others, to draft, review, and advise on any number of family law related matters whether as an attorney retained by a client or as a neutral mediator.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Vanessa Jean Gorden
Vanessa Jean Gorden August 18, 2024
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
As stated above, Amanda combines the abilities of analysis and communication with compassion - exactly the right combination in family law, where the people and the situations are often complex with competing interests. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Classmate at Law School

Amanda and I attended law school at the same time. She was on Law Review and early on showed excellent legal analysis.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

I can confidently refer family law matters out of my geographical reach to Amanda knowing that the client will receive the same high standard of representation I myself would provide.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Off and on over the past nearly two decades, I am referred to and consulted with Amanda.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Yes. Amanda has the 3 qualities that all family law clients should seek in a lawyer: 1) the ability to use good judgment in emotionally charged situations; 2) a keen understanding of the law with the breadth of experience to handle the unexpected; and 3) a caring environment.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Amanda is willing to take on complex matters and take the time to be certain she is up to date on the law, court rules, and client facts.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Amanda recognizes that every situation is unique and requires careful application of the law to the facts, and willing to do the work to find an exception if the situation is unusual.

Communication Skills: Excellent

There are many good lawyers who are not able to help their clients understand why the law affects them in a certain way, however, Amanda is skilled at both teaching her clients about the law and teaching the judges about her clients.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Amanda has a strong sense of right and wrong and ability to maintain a professional demeanor despite others' behaviors or statements.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family law; divorce; custody; mediation
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Drafting
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Lindsey R Buchheit
Lindsey R Buchheit August 13, 2024
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I rated this attorney highly because having worked with and against her for more than a decade I’ve always held her in high regard. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I have worked on opposing cases with Ms. Van Whye for ten years. She has also served as a mediator for many of my family law cases.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Opposing Client

Ms. Van Whye has represented clients adverse from me in several family law cases. She has always conducted herself with the utmost professionalism, and advocates zealously for her clients. She has also mediated several cases for me and is very practical, efficient, and knowledgeable.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2013-2023
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Ms. Van Whye is always well prepared for trials and mediations. She is well-liked among our legal community for her professionalism, knowledge, and zealous advocacy.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Amanda is very knowledgeable and I value her legal opinions and research.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Ms. Van Whye stays current on the laws and is very good at applying the facts at hand to the law.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Amanda is a great communicator and efficient. She values others’ time and gets her point across quickly and effectively.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Amanda is well-known in our local community as an excellent family law lawyer and mediator.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family law
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Transactions
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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