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Insurance Lawyers in Altoona, IA: 2026 rankings

12 insurance lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Highest LFR Score in Altoona: Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys, LFR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 158 Google reviews; open 24/7.

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    Most-reviewed: Hubbard Law Firm, P.C., 46 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 12 ranked after Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

12 Altoona insurance lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 12 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Insurance lawyers in Des Moines ranking. See Insurance lawyers in Des Moines

Top 10 insurance lawyers in Altoona at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 insurance lawyers in Altoona at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys634.9★ (158)West Des Moines, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Erbe Law Firm554.9★ (42)Des Moines, 11 mi away——
3Elverson Vasey544.8★ (40)Des Moines, 9 mi away——
4Hubbard Law Firm, P.C.544.8★ (46)Urbandale, 15 mi away—Most reviews
5GOODMAN/KELLER P.C.524.8★ (26)West Des Moines, 16 mi away——
6Patterson Law Firm514.2★ (14)Des Moines, 9 mi away——
7Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C.503.6★ (17)Des Moines, 9 mi away——
8Joseph G. Gamble; Duncan Green, P.C.495.0★ (5)Des Moines, 9 mi away——
9Kutmus, Pennington & Hook, P.C.493.5★ (17)West Des Moines, 16 mi away——
10McKinney Law Office P.C.483.9★ (12)Waukee, 22 mi away——

All 12 insurance lawyers in Altoona, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 Erbe Law Firm

    Based in Des Moines, 11 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    First Floor, 2501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    View profile for Erbe Law Firm(515) 229-0202

  3. #3 Elverson Vasey

    Based in Des Moines, 9 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    700 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
    View profile for Elverson Vasey(515) 243-1914

  5. #5 GOODMAN/KELLER P.C.

    Based in West Des Moines, 16 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1501 42nd St #300, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    View profile for GOODMAN/KELLER P.C.(515) 267-8600

  6. #6 Patterson Law Firm

    Based in Des Moines, 9 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.2★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    505 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
    View profile for Patterson Law Firm(515) 283-2147

  11. #11 Nyemaster Goode, P.C.

    Based in Des Moines, 9 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    700 Walnut St Ste 1300, Des Moines, IA 50309
    View profile for Nyemaster Goode, P.C.(515) 283-3100

  12. #12 Nine Law Office

    Based in Marshalltown, 39 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 3.8★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Upper level of Plaza Suites, 16 E Southridge Rd, Marshalltown, IA 50158
    View profile for Nine Law Office(641) 753-4906

How we ranked Altoona insurance lawyers

We scored 12 Altoona insurance lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Altoona data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an insurance lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many insurance law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the firm represents policyholders, insurers or both, and how often it handles your type of policy.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an insurance lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Do you represent policyholders or insurance companies?
  • How is your fee calculated if the claim settles?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Insurance lawyers in Altoona: frequently asked questions

Which insurance lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Altoona?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked insurance lawyer in Altoona, IA is Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 158 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Erbe Law Firm (#2) and Elverson Vasey (#3) follow. We ranked 12 insurance lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

Which insurance lawyers in Altoona are open 24/7?

1 ranked insurance lawyer in Altoona posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys (#1). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which insurance lawyers in Altoona work on weekends?

1 of 12 ranked insurance lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys (#1). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Altoona insurance lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 12 rated insurance lawyers in Altoona is 4.5★, with a median of 20 reviews. Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys has the most, 158 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank insurance lawyers?

Each insurance lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do insurance lawyers outside Altoona count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Altoona city center, our service radius for insurance lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can insurance lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do insurance lawyers in Altoona, IA charge?

Lawyers for policyholders often work on contingency or a mix of hourly and contingency fees; lawyers defending insurers bill hourly. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

What can I do if my insurer denies or underpays a claim?

Ask the insurer for the denial in writing with the policy wording it relies on, keep every document, and note any deadline in the policy or the letter. Every state has an insurance department that takes complaints; a lawyer can advise whether the denial can be challenged and how long you have. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of insurance lawyers in Altoona, IA ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Altoona?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Altoona

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 12 insurance lawyers serving Altoona.

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