Jon Vasey, Insurance Attorney in Des Moines, Iowa
focused on Insurance and Personal Injury
Des Moines, IA
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Jon Vasey is an attorney based in Des Moines, IOWA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Elverson Vasey.
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- Des Moines, IOWA
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- attorney
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- Insurance · Personal Injury
- Handles Insurance and Personal Injury matters from Des Moines, IOWA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026).
About Jon Vasey: Jon Vasey is an attorney based in Des Moines, IOWA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Elverson Vasey.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Jon Vasey
Jon concentrates on insurance and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jon handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in Des Moines, Iowa
Jon takes insurance matters in Des Moines, Iowa. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jon agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Des Moines, Iowa
Jon takes personal injury matters in Des Moines, Iowa. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jon agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Jon Vasey — Attorney of Iowa insurance experience
Jon Vasey is an attorney based in Des Moines, IOWA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Elverson Vasey.
Jon was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 1957. He attended the University of Iowa and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1980. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Drake University in 1983 and was admitted to the Iowa State Bar that same year.
Jon has received the highest possible rating in legal ability and ethical standards from Martindale-Hubbell, earning an AV Preeminent peer review rating. Jon is also included in Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers for Insurance Defense and is listed in Best’s Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys.
Jon is on the Board of Governors for the Iowa Defense Counsel Association and is also a member of the Defense Research Institute, Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, American Academy of ADR Attorneys, Iowa State Bar Association, and Polk County Bar Association. He is admitted to practice in Iowa and before the United States District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Iowa.
Working with Jon on a insurance matter
Jon was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 1957. He attended the University of Iowa and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1980. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Drake University in 1983 and was admitted to the Iowa State Bar that same year. Jon has received the highest possible rating in legal ability and ethical standards from Martindale-Hubbell, earning an AV…
Clients Jon works with
Jon reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and personal injury matters in Des Moines and the surrounding Iowa area.
Credentials
Jon Vasey's legal education and bar admissions
Drake University
J.D. · 1983
Jon studied at J.D. in Drake University.
Law school and academic background
Jon completed J.D. in Drake University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jon runs in Iowa is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Jon Vasey
Jon has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026).
Locations
Jon Vasey's office in Des Moines
Jon's primary office is at 700 Second Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Jon Vasey — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jon usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jon charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jon's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jon will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Des Moines, Iowa
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jon
Jon discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jon confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jon's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jon Vasey
How much does it cost to hire Jon for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jon walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jon offer a free consultation?
Jon charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jon's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Jon's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Iowa typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jon gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jon take my case if I'm outside Des Moines?
Jon is licensed in Iowa. Matters governed by Iowa law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jon will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jon?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jon will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jon accepting new insurance clients right now?
Jon's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and West Des Moines in Iowa
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