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Des Moines Attorneys

A Full-Service Firm Focused on

Delivering Hope

A serious auto accident, a workplace injury, a victim of medical malpractice, an impending divorce – these are all occasions when you might ask “Why me?” But the better question is “Where do I go from here?

Litigation experience matters. By choosing Hope Law Firm, you’ve made the right choice. 125+ years of combined litigation experience. 100+ bench and jury trials in State and Federal Courts across Iowa. 1000+ mediations and alternate dispute resolutions. 5000+ clients represented across Iowa. Tens of Millions $ recovered for injured Iowans year after year. Our attorneys are gifted problem-solvers, negotiators, and trial lawyers with the sensitivity to counsel you privately and the resolve to represent you aggressively.

Whether you are seeking compensation for a personal injury or workers compensation claim, involved in a child custody or divorce dispute, fighting criminal charges, or being mistreated by your insurance company, the fact remains that you deserve high-quality legal representation from a firm you can trust. If you’re at a crisis point in your life and need legal assistance, we are here to deliver help and hope.

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Why Hope Law Firm?

Thousands of cases successfully handled for our clients.
We take an aggressive approach & have a proven track record.
We treat you with compassion, honesty, dignity and respect.

Meet the Team

Experience Shown Through a Proven Track Record

Andrew L. Hope
Attorney & Founder

Andrew Hope grew up in Sioux City, Iowa. At an early age, his father taught him how to weld and he worked at his parents’ sheet metal fabrication shop throughout his formative years. Andrew credits his parents for instilling a strong work ethic, drive to succeed, and dedication to helping those in need.

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Katie M. Naset
Attorney

Katie Naset practices primarily in the area of family law, including dissolution of marriage, child custody, and domestic violence cases. As a former Staff Attorney at Iowa Legal Aid, Katie has extensive experience in representing victims of domestic violence.

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Shannon M. Henson
Attorney

Shannon Henson primarily practices in the areas of personal injury and insurance claims arising from property damage to homes or businesses. In her personal injury practice, Shannon dedicates herself to obtaining fair outcomes for her clients who have suffered injuries as the result of automobile accidents, injuries sustained from slipping or falling due to the negligence of others, dog bites, and medical malpractice.

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Tom Hillers
Attorney

Throughout his litigation career, Mr. Hillers has focused on civil and criminal trials and appeals. He has represented a broad spectrum of clients from Fortune 100 companies to sole-proprietors and individuals in virtually every county throughout the State of Iowa involving disputes in financial services, manufacturing, serious-injury, and wrongful death, agriculture, real estate, and commercial/ residential construction.

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Ben Cook
Attorney

Ben Cook grew up in Kansas. Ben moved to Iowa in 2006. Ben practices primarily in the areas of workers’ compensation and personal injury claims. Ben spent four years working as in-house counsel for a Des Moines insurance company. He understands how they operate from having been inside. He now only represents injured individuals.

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Stephen A. Neve
Attorney

Steve graduated from Simpson College with a BA in Political Science. He then earned his law degree from the Drake University School of Law in 2012. In addition to his law degree, Stephen also graduated with a Public Service Certificate for his extensive work providing pro bono legal services to underserved Iowans during his law school career.

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Jennifer A. Russell
Attorney

Jennifer graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1996 with a B.A. in Criminology with honors on the Dean’s List. She graduated from Creighton University Law School in 2000. While in law school, she was the winner of the Domestic Moot Court Competition and her criminal law article was published in the law review.

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Charlotte Ellen Keul
Attorney

Charlotte received her Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology with specialization in Archaeology) from the University of Iowa in May 1997 and her Juris Doctorate from Drake University Law School in May 2003. Charlotte was a collegiate swimmer and soccer player at the University of Iowa. Charlotte is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association.

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Jordan Grube
Attorney

Jordan Grube grew up in a military family and bounced around the East Coast for most of her upbringing. With her family roots in Iowa, Jordan moved back to Iowa and graduated high school in Mason City. After graduating early, Jordan worked as a Senate page at the Iowa State Capitol before attending the University of Iowa.

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Brian Meyer
Attorney

Brian Meyer practices primarily in Family Law, Criminal Defense, Probate, and Personal Injury. Brian Grew up in Dubuque Iowa. ...

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Katie and her staff were a pleasure to work with from start to finish and I would highly recommend her.
“I live out of state and knew I was going to hire Katie within the first 2 minutes of our phone consultation. She instantly caught a violation of a statute that not only my ex-husband's attorney who ...”
- Lisa S.
You have to try everything once, twice if it was good!
“I needed a Will done. Rosy was fabulous, she took the time to explain everything to me. We worked together during the Covid-19 time, so she was really accommodating at handling mostly everything ...”
- D'anne
She definitely knows her stuff!
“Katie Naset and her team worked very diligently in our case to get the job done. She worked and communicated very well throughout the entire process. Even after the case was settled we had a bit more ...”
- Mike H.
She is a champion in my eyes and I know she will be there when I need her again, thanks Andi!
“I was picky on wanting a lawyer that was going to fight for me and listen to what I had to say, not just a paycheck. Andi Buffington was there for me and my children, returning all my calls and emails ...”
- Mike Y.
Hope Law Firm is a phenomenal group and I would recommend to anyone!
“Hope Law Firm is outstanding! I have worked with them for a little over a year now. Always friendly, respectful, inviting, clean atmosphere. The location is perfect and hours are flexible with my ...”
- Kristina H.

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As a full-service law firm, we cater to a wide range of clients from all walks of life. Despite the diversity of our practice areas, one thing remains the same: The quality of our representation. Though our clients come to us with unique needs and various challenges, we maintain a sharp focus on being the firm they can count on to achieve success. Our Des Moines attorneys have the experience, the skill, and the determination you are seeking. With our results-driven approach and compassionate service, we remain a force to be reckoned with in several areas of the law. Hope Law Firm is here to help you move forward.

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