Allison J. Frederick

Allison J. Frederick is an Iowa attorney at Carmoney Law Firm, PLLC, whose practice focuses on civil litigation, appeals, and insurance defense lawsuits and disputes. She has practiced law since 2006, representing businesses, insurers, and individuals in complex disputes. Her work includes personal injury, property damage, workers’ compensation, construction defect, products liability, motor vehicle accident, and business litigation. She also handles contract interpretation, employment matters, and intentional tort claims. Through detailed preparation, strategic advocacy, and careful legal analysis, she helps clients address disputes, manage risk, and pursue resolutions.

Allison earned a B.A. from Cornell College and graduated summa cum laude for outstanding academic achievement. She later received her J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law with high distinction. During law school, she served as managing editor of the Iowa Law Review and authored a scholarly note examining legal issues involving fair trial rights. Her strong educational foundation supports clear legal reasoning, effective research, persuasive writing, and informed advocacy across challenging litigation and appellate matters for clients.

Allison completed a judicial clerkship with Justice Daryl Hecht of the Iowa Supreme Court after graduating. This experience provided valuable insight into appellate review, judicial decision-making, and legal procedure. Before joining Carmoney Law Firm, PLLC, she worked alongside Mike Carmoney at another Des Moines-based law firm, where she focused primarily on insurance defense. Over the years, she has expanded her practice to include a broad range of civil litigation and appeals, serving clients through every stage of litigation.

Allison J. Frederick is known for developing thorough case strategies, evaluating evidence, and presenting well-supported legal arguments. She has experience with insurance fraud investigations, examinations under oath, and coverage recommendations. Clients benefit from her understanding of trial and appellate practice, as well as her commitment to responsive representation. Allison works to protect client interests, resolve disputes, and guide people through difficult legal matters with professionalism, sound judgment, and focused advocacy at every stage of a case effectively.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Carmoney Law Firm, PLLC
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Cornell College
  Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude

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