Bray & Klockau PLC

Bray & Klockau, P.L.C., located in historic downtown Iowa City just two blocks east of the Johnson County Courthouse, is a specialized family law firm dedicated exclusively to domestic relations and adoption matters. With a three-attorney practice led by Daniel L. Bray and Lori L. Klockau, the firm brings exceptional expertise in family law, complemented by distinctive professional accomplishments and deep commitment to handling complex family law matters.

Daniel L. Bray is perhaps best known for a remarkable professional achievement: he authored Iowa Matrimonial Law, a comprehensive law treatise covering family law practice in Iowa. First published in 1986 and annually updated, this treatise has become a foundational reference for family law practitioners throughout the state. When an attorney has authored the definitive treatise on his state's family law, it speaks volumes about his expertise, scholarship, and standing in the profession. Lawyers throughout Iowa consult Daniel's treatise when researching complex family law questions, which means Daniel's insights and analysis directly influence how family law is practiced across the state.

The fact that Daniel's treatise has been continuously updated for decades reflects his ongoing engagement with family law developments. Rather than resting on past accomplishments, Daniel stays current with how family law evolves, ensuring his treatise remains authoritative. This continued engagement means clients benefit from representation by an attorney who is not just experienced in past cases but actively engaged with contemporary family law.

Lori L. Klockau brings equally impressive credentials. She has been appointed to serve on the Iowa Supreme Court Task Force to Review Procedures in Domestic Relation Cases. This appointment reflects recognition of her expertise and standing among Iowa's family law professionals. The Iowa Supreme Court doesn't appoint attorneys to important task forces casually—the court seeks those with exceptional knowledge and perspective. Lori's appointment demonstrates that Iowa's highest court recognizes her as someone whose insights can help improve family law procedures statewide.

Beyond this task force work, Lori serves on the Board of Governors for the Iowa State Bar Association, the umbrella organization for all lawyers practicing in Iowa. Board membership reflects peer recognition and professional standing. Lori's position on the board means she's involved in setting professional standards and directions for the entire Iowa legal profession.

The firm's recognition extends to individual attorneys being selected to Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists, honors that recognize top legal talent based on peer feedback and professional achievement. Additionally, the firm has received Martindale-Hubbell peer review ratings, which recognize professional excellence in legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards.

Bray & Klockau specializes in domestic relations and family law matters, meaning every case they handle involves family law issues. This exclusive focus ensures the attorneys have developed deep expertise in custody, support, property division, and other family law matters.

The firm handles dissolution of marriage matters, working with clients to navigate the divorce process whether cases proceed through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. The attorneys understand both the legal framework and the emotional dimensions of family dissolution.

Adoption is another area of focus. Adoptions, whether stepparent adoptions, infant adoptions, or other forms, require specialized knowledge of statutory requirements, court procedures, and documentation. The firm's exclusive family law focus ensures thorough, competent handling of adoption matters.

Complex divorce litigation represents a particular area of strength. The firm specifically handles complex cases involving high-net-worth property settlements, multiple assets, business interests, and other complicated financial issues. For divorces involving substantial marital estates, multiple properties, or significant financial complexity, Bray & Klockau brings specialized expertise. These cases demand attorneys who understand asset valuation, tax implications, and negotiation strategies for complex property division. Daniel's authorship of the state's premier family law treatise combined with litigation experience means clients in high-asset divorces receive representation by attorneys who understand both the law and the practical complexities involved.

Child custody arrangements are handled with understanding of how custody determinations affect children and families. The firm works to establish custody that serves children's best interests while respecting parents' rights to meaningful relationships with their children.

The firm also offers mediation services, recognizing that collaborative resolution often produces better outcomes than protracted litigation. For couples willing to work toward mutually acceptable solutions with professional mediation guidance, the firm can facilitate productive discussions and help parties reach fair agreements.

Appellate work rounds out the firm's services. For clients who need to appeal adverse trial court decisions, the firm provides experienced appellate representation, crafting compelling arguments for appellate courts.

The firm's location two blocks east of the Johnson County Courthouse provides significant practical advantages. Proximity to the courthouse means convenient access for court filings, easier coordination with court personnel, and familiarity with local court procedures and expectations. For Iowa City area clients, the firm's downtown location is readily accessible.

What truly distinguishes Bray & Klockau is the combination of exceptional expertise demonstrated by Daniel's treatise authorship, Lori's Iowa Supreme Court task force appointment and State Bar Association board service, current recognition through Super Lawyers selection, and exclusive focus on family law matters. This is not a general practice firm trying to handle family law alongside other practice areas—this is a specialized firm where every attorney's expertise is deeply rooted in family law.

For families throughout Iowa City, Johnson County, and surrounding areas facing dissolution of marriage, adoption, child custody disputes, high-asset property division, or other family law challenges, Bray & Klockau, P.L.C. represents an exceptional choice. The firm's combination of Daniel Bray's treatise authorship, Lori Klockau's state-level professional roles, Super Lawyers recognition, and exclusive family law focus makes them among Iowa's finest family law practitioners.

Contact Bray & Klockau, P.L.C. today at 319-337-5503 to discuss your family law needs. When you need representation by attorneys including the author of Iowa's premier family law treatise and a lawyer serving on the Iowa Supreme Court Task Force for domestic relations procedures, you deserve Bray & Klockau's exceptional expertise.