My Profile

First Name
Rachel
Last Name
McCrate
Email
rmccrate@gsmlawyers.com
Organization
Gray, Stefani & Mitvalsky, P.L.C.
Organization Website
http://www.gsmlawyers.com/
Office Phone
319-364-1535
Do you offer your services in-person, online or both in-person and online?
Both in-person and online
Please list any comments about offering services online or in person
Sessions may be completed by video (Zoom) or in person.
Counties Served
Benton
Iowa
Johnson
Jones
Linn
Tama
Others by appointment
Availability
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location
425 Second Street SE, Suite 700, P.O. Box 456, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0456
Facilities
Multiple conference rooms for caucus-style mediations.
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Parking Options
Parking in nearby ramps. The Ground Transportation Center parking garage is connected to our building.
Types of Mediation Cases Desired
All family law issues: Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, Property Division, Modifications, Contempt Actions, Guardianships, Adoptions, Surrogacy, and any other family disputes.
Allows Attorneys at Mediation
Yes
Comments on allowing attorneys at mediation
Attorneys are permitted and encouraged to attend.
Allows Third Parties at Mediation
Yes
Comments on allowing third parties at mediation
Upon agreement of parties.
Profession
Attorney and Mediator
Comments on Profession
Mediation allows you to avoid the financial and emotional hardship of going to trial and gives you the power to make decisions about your case.
Education
BJ 2007: University of Missouri School of Journalism JD 2010: University of Missouri School of Law Certification in Dispute Resolution 2010: University of Missouri School of Law
Areas of Training
Divorce, Child Custody, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Child Support, Spousal Support/Alimony, Division of Property, Mediation Techniques, Parenting Coordination, Collaborative Law.
Work Experience
Family Law practice. Licensed in Iowa and Missouri. Certified in Dispute Resolution from the University of Missouri. Certified in Collaborative Law. Certified as a Parenting Coordinator. Member of Mediation Advisory Council for Sixth Judicial District. Former President of Board of Directors of Mediation Services of Eastern Iowa. Former Board Member of Directors of Mediation Services of Eastern Iowa. Areas of practice include family law, divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, surrogacy contracts, Collaborative Law, Parenting Coordination, Child and Family Reporter, Guardian ad Litem, guardianships, grandparent visitation, and juvenile law.
Spoken Languages
English
Date of Initial Mediation Training
September 2012
Mediation Fees/Charges
$175 per party per hour. One hour minimum. $30 administrative fee per party. Payment required at time of mediation.
Settlement Conference Mediator?
Yes
Mediation Prep Session Attorney?
Yes
Probate/Elder Mediator?
No
Mediation Prep Session Attorney Fees
$350 an hour, no minimum
MSEI Roster Mediators are professionals who meet the Requirements for 6th Judicial District Roster Mediators.
Mediation Services of Eastern Iowa

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