Jason M. Craig

Jason M. Craig is a litigation attorney at Ahlers & Cooney, focusing on business, commercial, employment, and municipal litigation. With extensive experience in state and federal courts, he has successfully defended clients in high-stakes disputes, including class actions, wage claims, constitutional challenges, and personal injury defense. His strategic approach and deep legal expertise make him a trusted advocate for businesses, municipalities, and organizations.

Jason earned his Juris Doctor with High Distinction from the University of Iowa in 2004, graduating in the top 5% of his class and earning membership in the Order of the Coif. He also holds a B.A. from the University of Iowa (2000). Admitted to practice in all Iowa courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, he is well-equipped to handle complex litigation.

Since joining Ahlers & Cooney in 2007, Jason has played a key role in the firm, serving on its three-person Management Committee and leading the Litigation Practice Group. His litigation success includes defending banks, counties, cities, and school districts in precedent-setting cases. His expertise extends to insurance coverage disputes, real estate conflicts, and debt collection matters.

Jason is a leading business litigation attorney, consistently recognized by top legal rating organizations. He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America from 2021–2025 and named to Super Lawyers Great Plains from 2019–2024, after being selected as a Rising Stars honoree from 2013–2018. Jason is an active member of the American Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Association, and the Iowa Defense Counsel Association. Committed to community service, he has served on the Waukee Public Library Board of Trustees and has contributed to United Way through its Strengthening Families Committee.

Jason M. Craig’s commitment to excellence, client-focused advocacy, and leadership in the legal profession make him a top choice for complex litigation and business legal matters in Iowa.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Polk County Bar Association
• Member, Iowa Defense Counsel Association

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• University of Iowa
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Iowa
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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