Richland Lawyers

Ben Stone practices primarily in criminal defense, postconviction relief and appeals. As attorney 'of counsel' at the Parrish Law Firm in Des Moines, he places a priority on maintaining excellent communication with his clients throughout his client's case. After receiving B.S. & M.A. degrees in history from Iowa State University, Stone led a statewide student association for several years before entering law school at Drake University. After earning his J.D. with honors, he became an associate at Parrish Kruidenier before assuming the helm of the Iowa ACLU. He has been practicing law at Parrish since 2014. Mr. Stone taught college part-time...

When facing a family law matter or divorce, it's natural to feel overwhelmed. Having a compassionate and knowledgeable attorney like myself, Craig Lavrenz, can offer reassurance during such challenging times. I am a dedicated Senior Associate Attorney at Stange Law Firm, based in our Cedar Rapids, Iowa, family law office. I am committed to assisting clients throughout Linn County and the Cedar Rapids Area. I earned my Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. During my law school years, I served as President of the Student Veterans Association, Vice President of the Family Law Society, and was a Member of...

Patricia Lynne Nelson is a seasoned Family Law attorney with 14 years of experience practicing in Sacramento, California. Ms. Nelson is skilled in all aspects of Family Law, with an emphasis on private confidential mediation. Private confidential mediation allows clients to craft educated agreements that would not be available if the case is taken to trial. This puts the clients in control, not the judge. Our Mission Ms. Nelson founded her virtual-only Family Law firm in 2025 with a clear mission: to guide clients through their Family Law matter from start to finish at an affordable upfront flat rate, all the...