Atty. Spencer Vasey Dirth
Spencer joined Elverson Vasey in 2018 after earning her Juris Doctorate with Highest Distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law, graduating in the top 3% of her class. Her practice focuses on insurance defense and subrogation, coverage opinions, family law, and general civil litigation.
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About Spencer Vasey Dirth at a glance
Spencer Vasey Dirth is a personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, and appellate attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Elverson Vasey. Admitted to practice in Iowa, Northern District of Iowa, Iowa, Southern District of Iowa, and Iowa, The Iowa State Bar Association. Educated at The University of Iowa (J.D. With Highest Distinction, 2018) and Drake University (B.S.B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Spencer joined Elverson Vasey in 2018 after earning her Juris Doctorate with Highest Distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law, graduating in the top 3% of her class
- Her practice focuses on insurance defense and subrogation, coverage opinions, family law, and general civil litigation
- Spencer was born and raised in Johnston, Iowa
- In 2015, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Drake University, where she also played on the women’s soccer team
- During her time at the University of Iowa College of Law, Spencer was heavily involved in moot court, receiving both the Harrison Tweed Award for Best Brief and the College of Trial Attorneys' Award for Best Oral Advocate at the New York City Bar Association National Moot Court Competition
- During her final year at Iowa, Spencer clerked for United States District Court Judge C.J
- Williams in the Northern District of Iowa and worked for the Northern District of Iowa Federal Public Defender's Office
- She was admitted to the Iowa State Bar in 2018 and to the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa in 2019
Practice Areas Explained
Spencer Vasey Dirth's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Spencer Vasey Dirth handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Spencer Vasey Dirth is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Spencer Vasey Dirth is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Spencer Vasey Dirth is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Spencer Vasey Dirth is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Iowa →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Spencer Vasey Dirth is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Iowa →
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 andnue, 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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