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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, navigating through Iowa helmet laws 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.
Contact us online or call (515) 298-5056 to request a FREE consultation.


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

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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Brian Meyer
Attorney
Brian Meyer practices primarily in Family Law, Criminal Defense, Probate, and Personal Injury. Brian Grew up in Dubuque Iowa. ... -
Adam Naset
Attorney
Adam J. Naset is an attorney with Hope Law Firm & Associates, P.C. Adam grew up in the state of Iowa and graduated with a ... -
Erin E. Jordan
Attorney
Erin Jordan was born and raised in the State of Washington. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in 2002 from the ...
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Going through a difficult process is never easy, but Katie was full of advice on how to proceed.
“She was very professional, explained the steps in the process, and was quick to respond to emails or requests to meet face-to-face.”
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Katie’s expert guidance made the process very smooth.
“I hired Katie Naset of Hope Law Firm as my divorce attorney because of her superior reviews but also because of the recommendation of one of her colleagues whose opinion I completely trust.”
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FANTASTIC!!!
“There are not enough words to adequately describe the excellent & superb service & support Katie & her asst. Shelby provided me during my divorce! Katie is THE BEST & you will NOT find a better person ...”
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He was also very fair and flexible with his billing which I was beyond grateful for.
“Steve represented me in my divorce case that ended up going all the way to trial. Steve helped me get custody of my daughter and child support started. He did a good job communicating with me ...”
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Andy was wonderful!
“Andy did a wonderful job on my divorce. She's super fancy and she will fight for you! I got all my questions answered in a timely manner and she even saved me money on the whole ordeal! Im so glad I ...”
- Gabi P.

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