Andrew B. Howie

Andrew B. Howie is a shareholder with the firm of Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese, P.C. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, in 1993, and his J.D. with distinction from the University of Iowa in 1996. He is licensed to practice in Iowa (1996), the Northern and Southern Districts of the U.S. District Court of Iowa (1996), Eighth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals (1996), and the U.S. Supreme Court (1999). After graduating from law school in 1996, he served as a clerk for the Iowa District Court in Burlington for a year. Mr. Howie has practiced in Polk County since 1997.

He primarily practices in appellate law, having appeared in nearly 200 rulings from Federal and Iowa’s appellate courts, and hundreds of family law cases in trial court. He has been a member of the Iowa State Bar Association’s Family and Juvenile Law Section since 2002, having served as its Chair (2009–10), Vice-chair (2008–09), and chair of its Forms and Practice subcommittee (2004–08, 2010–present). He been a member of Iowa State Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Committee since 2004 and served as its Chair from 2012 to 2013.  The Iowa Supreme Court appointed him to the Steering Committee of Family Law Case Processing Reform Task Force.

He authored the Iowa State Bar Association’s “Family Law Manual”, published in 2008, 2012, and 2018 which is key tool for judges and attorneys throughout Iowa.

Iowa (1996)

Northern and Southern Districts of the U.S. District Court of Iowa (1996)

Eighth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals (1996)

U.S. Supreme Court (1999)

B.A., Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa (1993)

J.D. with distinction, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa (1996)

Andrew B. Howie handles a wide range of appeals including family law, property disputes, commercial litigation, criminal defense, personal injury, medical malpractice, etc.  He has represented hundreds of clients in appeals to the Iowa Supreme Court, Iowa Court of Appeals, and the 8th Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, appearing as the counsel-of-record on nearly 200 appellate opinions.

● re-drafted Iowa Code chapter 598 to make it more user-friendly
○ ISBA sponsored the bill in its legislative agenda
○ enacted by the Legislature and signed by Governor, 2005 Iowa Legis. Serv. ch. 69 (West); 2005 Iowa Acts S.F. 330

Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow, American Academy of Appellate Lawyers

Member, Iowa State Bar Association’s Family and Juvenile Law Section (2002-present)

Chair, Iowa State Bar Association’s Family and Juvenile Law Section (2009–10)

Vice-chair, Iowa State Bar Association’s Family and Juvenile Law Section (2008–09)

Subcommittee Chair, Iowa State Bar Association’s Family and Juvenile Law Section Forms and Practice subcommittee (2004–08, 2010–present)

Member, Iowa State Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Committee (2004-present)

Chair, Iowa State Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Committee (2012-2013)

Steering Committee, Iowa Supreme Court Family Law Case Processing Reform Task Force (2015-present).

In re Marriage of Pazhoor, 971 N.W.2d 530 (Iowa 2022); Estate of Cawiezell v. Coronelli, 958 N.W.2d 842 (Iowa 2021); Ruden v. Peach, 904 N.W.2d 410 (Iowa Ct. App. 2017); Hensch v. Mysak, 902 N.W.2d 822 (Iowa Ct. App. 2017); Christy v. Lenz, 878 N.W.2d 461 (Iowa Ct. App. 2016); In re Marriage of Sisson, 843 N.W.2d 866 (Iowa 2014) (alimony modification); Jasper v. Hussain, 2014 WL 69544 (Iowa Ct. App., Jan. 9, 2014) (damages); In re Marriage of Duggan, 2014 WL 3511889 (Iowa Ct. App., July 16, 2014) (child custody); In re Marriage of Gray, 2014 WL 2431677 (Iowa Ct. App., May 29, 2014) (child custody); In re Marriage of Burke, 2013 WL 5962933, (Iowa Ct. App., Nov. 6, 2013) (alimony); Shams v. Hassan, 829 N.W.2d 848 (Iowa 2013) (personal jurisdiction); Sobotka v. Salamah, 2013 WL 104794 (Iowa Ct. App., Jan. 9, 2013) (punitive damages); In re Marriage of McReynolds, 2009 WL 4119700 (Iowa Ct. App., Nov. 25, 2009) (property division); In re Marriage of Powell, 2008 WL 4308223 (Iowa Ct. App., Sep. 17, 2008) (alimony modification); Robinson v. First American Title Ins. Co., 2008 WL 2514019 (Iowa Ct. App., June 25, 2008) (tax deed dispute); In re Marriage of Amenell, 2007 WL 2257082 (Iowa Ct. App., Aug. 08, 2007) (child custody); In re Marriage of Aronow, 2007 WL 2004709 (Iowa Ct. App., July 12, 2007) (child custody); In re Marriage of Burnett, 2004 WL 1836116 (Iowa Ct. App., Aug. 11, 2004) (alimony); In re Marriage of Nelson, 2003 WL 1970399 (Iowa Ct. App., April 30, 2003) (child custody modification); Skow v. Goforth, 618 N.W.2d 275 (Iowa 2000).

○ Alimony in Iowa – Iowa Association for Justice, Family Law Seminar, April 10, 2014
○ Appellate Advocacy: How to Win on Appeal – Iowa State Bar Association, Family Law Seminar, October 24-25, 2013
○ Appeals, Bonds, & Stays (Oh My!) – Iowa Association for Justice, Family Law Seminar, April 4-5, 2013
○ Appellate Advocacy: Standards and Secrets – Iowa Association for Justice, Family Law Seminar, April 12-13, 2012
○ Value of Professional Practices and/or Ongoing Concerns – Iowa Association for Justice, Family Law Seminar, March 31, 2011
○ Actions in Contempt – Iowa Association for Justice, Family Law Seminar, April 8-9, 2010
○ Grandparent’s Rights – Polk County Bar Association, Fall General Practice CLE, November 20, 2009
○ Family Case Law Update – Iowa State Bar Association, Family Law Seminar, October 29-30, 2009
○ Grandparent’s Rights: The New Regime – Iowa Association for Justice, Family Law Seminar, April 9-10, 2009
○ Considering the Child’s Preference in Custody Cases – Iowa State Bar Association, Family Law Seminar, October 30-31, 2008
○ Introduction to the Family Law Manual – Iowa State Bar Association, 135th Annual Meeting, June 19-20, 2008
○ Child Support Modification – Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, Annual Family Seminar, April 17-18, 2008
○ Moderator for Appellate Judge Panel – Iowa State Bar Association, Family Law Seminar, October 26-27, 2006
○ How to Win a Family Law Appeal – Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, Annual Family Seminar, May 18-19, 2006
○ How to Win a Family Law Appeal – Iowa State Bar Association, Family Law Seminar, October 27-28, 2005
○ Winning Your Family Law Appeal – Iowa Legal Aid, Family Law Seminar, December 3, 2004
○ Document Gathering, Production, and Management for Litigation Paralegals in Iowa – Institute for Paralegal Education, June 27, 2002
○ Domestic Law in Iowa – National Business Institute, Sept. 13, 2001
○ You Cannot Always Lead During Cross-examination – Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, Rapid-Fire! Seminar, June 9, 2000
○ Antenuptial Agreements – Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, Annual Family Seminar, May 4-5, 2000

Family Law Manual, published by Iowa State Bar Association