Atty. Allison Abbott
Allison Abbott has been with Elverson Vasey since 1999 and has been a partner in the firm since 2006. Her areas of practice include civil defense, insurance litigation and defense, insurance subrogation, and family law.
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Allison Abbott is a insurance attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Elverson Vasey. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1999). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Allison Abbott has been with Elverson Vasey since 1999 and has been a partner in the firm since 2006
- Her areas of practice include civil defense, insurance litigation and defense, insurance subrogation, and family law
- She is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association, Polk County Bar Association, Dallas County Bar Association, Iowa Defense Counsel Association and the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers
- She is currently serving a term on the Dallas County Magistrate Nomination Commission
- She serves on the Board of Beza Threads, a non profit that helps rescue people out of slavery in Ethiopia
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Iowa
Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Des Moines are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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