BRENT CASHATT
CO-FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL
phone: 515.414.8920
fax: 515.414.8929
email: Brent@CashattWarren.com
Brent Cashatt is an experienced trial lawyer who has focused his career on family law, and has distinguished himself both locally and nationally as a premier family law attorney. He had the privilege of serving as President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) in 2023, which promotes professionalism and excellence in the practice of family law.
With 35+ years of family law experience, coupled with his personal experience of co-parenting children following divorce, Brent brings a significant depth and breadth of expertise to his clients. He litigates and negotiates high-asset and complicated divorces involving business valuations, property division, pre-marital agreements, alimony and spousal support, and child support matters.
Brent spends his time away from the office with his own family, playing golf, and traveling. He enjoys being a grandparent and looks forward to playing with his grandchildren as soon as they are ready.
Legal Membership, Awards & Certifications
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
Fellow
President, 2023
Vice President, 2017 - 2022
Membership Task Force Chair, 2018 - 2021
Sponsorship Chair, 2017 - 2022
Lifetime Member, AAML Foundation
Membership Chair, 2015 - 2016
Board of Governors, 2012 - 2016
National Test Committee Chair, 2012 - 2015
AAML/NBTA Committee Co-Chair, 2012 - 2017
CLE Committee, Member, 2013 - 2014
Council of Committee Chairs, 2012 - present
Admissions Process Committee, Member, 2011 – 2012; 2013 – 2016
Institute for Family Law Associates, Member, Lecturer/Mentor, 2010-2013
Fellow, International Academy of Family Law (IAFL)
Board Certified in Family Law Trial Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA)
Member, NBTA Family Specialty Program Commission
Faculty Member, American Bar Association/National Institute of Trial Advocacy Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute (2018 – present)
Member, Association of Family Conciliation Courts (AFCC)
Past Chair, Family and Juvenile Law Section, Iowa State Bar Association, 2010 - 2011
Member, Section Council, Family and Juvenile Law Section, ISBA, 2002 - 2011; 2013 - 2017
Past Chair, Iowa Board of Law Examiners
Polk County Bar Association, Family Law Committee
American Bar Association, Family Law Section
Certified in Mediation
Adjunct Professor of Matrimonial/Family Law, Drake University School of Law, 2013
Preeminent AV® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Great Plains Super Lawyers, 2013 – present
Presentations
Witness & Evidence Tips in Family Law Cases, West Virginia State Bar Family Law Seminar, 2019
Cadillac or Chevy? Providing High Quality, Affordable and Trustworthy Process, Association of Family Conciliation Courts 53rd Annual Conference, 2016
What You Always Wanted to Ask a Financial Expert but Were Afraid to Ask, Iowa State Bar Association Family Law Seminar, 2015
Should I Stay or Can I Go? Assessing Relocation Issues, AAML Annual Meeting, 2014
Collaborative Divorce, Iowa Association for Justice, 24th Annual Family Law Seminar, 2014
When to Employ a Financial Professional, Iowa Association for Justice, 23rd Annual Family Law Seminar, 2013
Collaborative Divorce, 4th Annual International ADR Society World Congress, 2012
Preparing Clients for Effective Mediation and Settlement, Iowa State Bar Association, Family Law Seminar 2011
The Best of the Best in Family Law Documents, Iowa State Bar Association, Family Law Seminar 2011
Collaborative Law in Family Law, 3rd Annual International ADR Society World Congress 2011
The Child Support Guidelines: Clean Answers to Questions You’re Afraid to Ask, Iowa State Bar Association, Family Law Seminar, 2010
The Team Approach to Divorce and Why Your Clients Want It – Collaborative Law – You Have Heard About It, But What Does It Really Mean?, Nebraska State Bar Association Annual Meeting, 2009
Collaborative Law – It’s Not an Oxymoron, Iowa State Bar Association, Family Law Seminar, 2004
The Relocation Case, Iowa State Bar Association, Family Law Seminar, 2001
Drafting and Litigation Prenuptial Agreements in Iowa, National Business Institute, 1996
Antenuptial Agreements, National Business Institute, 1993
Education
Drake University School of Law, J.D., 1989
Grand View College, B.A., 1986
Bar Admissions
Iowa, 1989