Donna Miller
Donna has been practicing law for over 20 years, and is a partner in the Miller, Zimmerman & Evans law firm. Her areas of focus are family law, workers’ compensation, and personal injury. Donna has many years’ experience in advocating for her clients in court, leading mediation and serving as a mediator in settlement negotiation conferences. She has also represented clients before the Iowa Supreme Court and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
She has helped many families and individuals with the difficult issues that arise in family and custody cases. She also assists employees who have been injured at work.
Donna is a member of the Order of the Coif, American Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Association, the Polk County Bar Association, and Iowa Association of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers. She was appointed by the Iowa Supreme Court to serve as a member of the Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission and by the Polk County Bar Association to serve on its Board of Directors. She is also a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners.
Outside of work, Donna is involved in a number of non-profit organizations. She has been chair of the board of directors for Goodwill of Central Iowa and served on the board of Goodwill Industries International for nine years. Her board memberships also include LifeServe (formerly Blood Center of Iowa), the AIDS Project of Central Iowa, Habitat for Humanity, and Southwestern Hills Neighborhood Association. She is also an active volunteer for programs that assist people who cannot afford legal counsel with family law issues. She volunteers at a transitional women’s shelter and participates in a book club at the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women. Donna was recognized by the Des Moines Business Record as a member of its “40 Under 40″ 2005 Class. She is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America©.
Jaclyn Zimmerman
Jaclyn Zimmerman is is a partner in the Miller, Zimmerman & Evans law firm. Jaclyn has focused her legal practice on family law and appellate work since 2009. Her years of experience include work on complex and high conflict cases. Jaclyn works as a certified mediator and collaborative attorney, and as a litigator advocating client interests in the courtroom. She is also a parenting coordinator.
The goal of many individuals who need a family law attorney, is to avoid the courtroom, and find solutions privately and with dignity. A collaborative, or settlement-minded approach, can often be the best approach. In cases where this is not possible, however, Jaclyn embraces her role as litigator, and strategically employs facts and Iowa law to zealously and effectively advocate for her client in the courtroom. Jaclyn has successfully litigated dozens of cases. Jaclyn’s practice is always tailored to address the unique needs of each particular client.
Jaclyn’s practice is approachable; it is one that recognizes the need for connection and empathy, in addition to keen, informed, and strategic legal representation. Jaclyn successfully advocates client interests at the district court level, and on appeal. In 2016, Jaclyn’s advocacy obtained a favorable outcome for her client before the Iowa Supreme Court.
Rob Evans
Rob Evans is a partner in the Miller, Zimmerman & Evans law firm. His practice areas include divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, alimony, guardianships, mediation, and collaborative law. Rob focuses on dispute resolution outside of court through negotiation and offers collaborative divorce services as an option for his clients. Rob’s knowledge of the law, keen negotiation skills, and straight forward approach makes him one of Des Moines’s most sought-after family law mediators.
Rob is a member of the American Bar Association, the Iowa Bar Association, the Polk County Bar Association, the Alliance for Collaborative Divorce, and the Central Iowa Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Rob is also a volunteer with the Polk County Volunteer Lawyers Project.
Tracy Eaton
Tracy Eaton is an attorney in the Miller, Zimmerman & Evans law firm. Her practice areas include divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, and alimony. Tracy recognizes both the financial and emotional costs of going to court; therefore, she carefully listens to her clients’ needs and goals and then works to obtain a favorable outcome. Before entering the legal profession, Tracy worked as educator. This experience gives Tracy a unique perspective on the challenges that children face during these difficult times. Tracy also works as a certified mediator. She has helped many families with the difficult issues that arise in family law and custody cases.
Tracy is a member of the American Bar Association, the Iowa Bar Association, and the Polk County Bar Association. Tracy is also a volunteer with Inspire Iowa’s Future and the Women of Norwalk.
Brooke Thompson
Brooke Thompson is an attorney in the Miller, Zimmerman & Evans law firm. Her practice areas include divorce, child custody, adoptions, juvenile guardianships, and child in need of assistance cases. She is also a certified family law mediator. Brooke believes each family is unique and needs a tailored solution to find their way through the next stage of their lives, whatever that may look like.
Brooke is a member of the American Bar Association, the Iowa Bar Association, the Polk County Bar Association, and Polk County Women’s Attorneys. Brooke also teaches dance at Dance Vision in Johnson.
Amy Davis
Amy Davis is an attorney with the Miller, Zimmerman & Evans law firm. Her practice includes juvenile matters, divorce, estate planning, probate matters, guardianships and contract work. Amy works to find the best outcomes for her clients, working to reduce the emotional toll litigation can have on a family.
Amy is a member of the American Bar Association, Iowa Bar Association, and Polk County Bar Association. She serves on a number of committees within these associations.