About Payton Kitterman, Associate Attorney
Payton Kitterman said he got into family law to help people through one of the most difficult times of their lives.
“I have seen the impact of divorce firsthand and want to help families navigate the stress and emotions that come with family law matters,” Mr. Kitterman said.
He takes a client-centered approach, working to help clients reach a resolution so they can get back to focusing on what matters most in their lives.
Licenses
Education
Drake University Law School | Juris Doctorate with High Honors and Public Service Certificate | 2024
University of Iowa | B.A. with Distinction in Political Science; Philosophy | 2021
Drake University Law Review, Junior Staff
Drake University Legal Clinic – Children’s Rights
Professional Experience
Prior to joining Cordell & Cordell, Mr. Kitterman practiced family law for two years in Des Moines.
While a student in the Drake Children’s Rights Clinic at Drake University Law School, he argued before the Iowa Supreme Court in K.C. v. Iowa District Court for Polk County (Case No. 23-0214), an appeal from a juvenile delinquency case concerning expert fees.
Associations
Iowa Bar Association
Polk County Bar Association
Awards
