Allison R Abbott

Abbott Trial Lawyers

26+ Years

Legal Experience

About Allison R Abbott

Allison R. Abbott has been a dedicated member of Elverson, Vasey and Abbott, LLP since 1999, rising to partner status in 2006. Her practice areas encompass civil defense, insurance defense and litigation, insurance subrogation, and family law.

Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, Allison pursued her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Arizona State University. She went on to earn her Juris Doctorate with honors from Drake University Law School. Admitted to the Iowa State Bar in 1999, she is also licensed to practice in both the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa.

Allison has received a Distinguished peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, recognizing her high professional achievement. She has been acknowledged as a Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters, an accolade given to the top 5% of attorneys in each state based on peer evaluations. Her professional affiliations include the Defense Research Institute, Iowa Defense Counsel Association, Iowa State Bar Association, Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, and Polk County Bar Association.

In addition to her legal career, Allison serves on the Board of Directors for Beza Threads and is actively engaged in her church community.

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Practice Areas

Insurance Defense

Family Law

Divorce

Adoption

Child Custody

Child Support

Father's Rights

Guardianship & Conservatorship

Paternity

Prenups & Marital Agreements

Restraining Orders

Same Sex Family Law

Contested Divorce

Military Divorce

Property Division

Iowa Car Accident Laws

Understanding Iowa's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:

Statute of Limitations

2 years

Time limit to file a claim

Negligence Rule

modified comparative fault (51%)

How fault is determined

Min. Insurance (BI/PD)

$20K/$40K/$15K

Per person/per accident/property

Insurance System

At-Fault

At-fault driver's insurance pays

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Allison Abbott's areas of practice?

Her practice areas include civil defense, insurance defense and litigation, insurance subrogation, and family law.

Where did Allison Abbott receive her education?

She earned a B.A. in Psychology from Arizona State University and a Juris Doctorate with honors from Drake University Law School.

What recognitions has Allison Abbott received?

Allison has a Distinguished peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is recognized as a Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters.

What professional organizations is Allison Abbott affiliated with?

She is a member of the Defense Research Institute, Iowa Defense Counsel Association, Iowa State Bar Association, Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, and Polk County Bar Association.

What community roles does Allison Abbott hold?

Allison serves on the Board of Directors for Beza Threads and is actively involved in her church.