Abigail Wallace

Abigail Wallace is an attorney with Finley Law Firm in Des Moines who practices in administrative law, appellate practice, civil litigation and trial, insurance defense, medical malpractice defense, professional liability defense, labor and employment, and insurance. Wallace represents clients in Iowa state and federal courts and handles both trial-level disputes and appeals. Her practice includes defense work for professionals, employers, businesses, and insured parties facing civil or administrative claims.

Wallace completed her undergraduate studies at Indiana University in 2012 and her Juris Doctor at Drake University in 2015. Since entering practice, she has developed experience with jury and bench trials as well as appellate briefing before the Iowa Court of Appeals and Iowa Supreme Court. Her educational and courtroom background supports work that requires factual investigation, legal research, witness preparation, motion practice, and clear written and oral advocacy.

Wallace’s litigation practice includes professional liability and malpractice defense, employment law, employment and housing discrimination, professional licensing, premises liability, personal injury, insurance defense and subrogation, and business-related disputes. She also advises employers on policies, handbooks, non-compete issues, compliance, human-resources audits, workplace training, and investigations. This mix of counseling and litigation allows her to help clients address workplace or professional issues before and after a formal claim is filed.

Abigail Wallace brings trial, appellate, and advisory experience to civil disputes in Des Moines and across Iowa. Wallace’s work often involves regulated professionals, employment relationships, insurers, and businesses that need both preventive guidance and litigation strategy. Her ability to handle cases from investigation through trial and appeal helps clients evaluate risk, respond to administrative or court proceedings, and manage legal issues that may continue through several stages of review.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Finley Law Firm, P.C.
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association
• Co-Chair, Bench and Bar Golf Outing (2020-2024)
• Member, Polk County Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• President, Des Moines Young Artists’ Theatre

Licensed State

• Iowa
• Nebraska

Education

• Drake University
  Law Degree
• Indiana University
  Undergraduate

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