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Wes Kappelman - Social Security Disability Attorney in Ames, Story County, Iowa | RateIowaLawyers.com
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Wes Kappelman

If you searched for Wes Kappelman, W. Kappelman, and W Kappelman, this page is the Rate Iowa Lawyers profile for the social security disability attorney Wes Kappelman in Ames, Story County, Iowa. Compare contact details, credentials, reviews, and public records in one place.

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Kappelman Law Firm

Social Security Disability
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Active Iowa license · No public discipline flags in reviewed sources · Wes Kappelman appears on the Iowa OPR roster with license status Active. Published practice focus includes Social Security Disability. 13 published counsel case records linked from Iowa court sources where available.

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Phone: (515) 770-6703

Address: Kappelman Law Firm, PO Box 1792

Location: Ames, Iowa · Story County

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  • Aaron David BernardIowa licensed · Ames, Story County
  • Adam Greg SolesIowa licensed · Ames, Story County
  • Afhan Asif AmanIowa licensed · Ames, Story County
  • Amanda HassidIowa licensed · Ames, Story County
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Commissioner of Social Security

863 Social Security: DIWC/DIWW

1:17-cv-00097 · CourtListener federal docket

Court record details

Judge: Linda R Reade

Disposition: NOTICE of Appeal as to 31 Order Accepting Report and Recommendations, Order on Report and Recommendations, 32 Clerk's Judgment by Kimberly L Iwan. (Kappelman, Wes) (Entered: 11/09/2018) ORDER Adopting 17 Report and Recommendation: The 25 Objections are overruled. The final decision of the Commissioner is affirmed and the 3 Complaint is dismissed with prejudice. Signed by Judge Linda R Reade on 9/10/2018. (skm) CLERK'S Judgment in favor of Commissioner of Social Security against Kimberly L Iwan: The final decision of the Commissioner is affirmed and the Complaint is dismissed with prejudice. Signed by Clerk on 9/10/2018. (skm) (Entered: 09/10/2018)

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Commissioner of Social Security

863 Social Security: DIWC/DIWW

3:17-cv-03045 · CourtListener federal docket

Court record details

Judge: Leonard T Strand

Disposition: JUDGMENT on Attorney Fees in favor of Seth M Johnson against Commissioner of Social Security. That Plaintiff is awarded attorney fees pursuant to the EAJA in the amount of Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Eleven Dollars and eighty-eight cents ($7,811.88) to be paid by the Social Security Administration, directly to plaintiff. If consistent with the Commissioners and the Department of Treasury's practice, the EAJA payment may be mailed to plaintiff's attorney, Wes Kappelman at Kappelman Law Firm. Sig MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Accepting 20 Report and Recommendations without modification. The Commissioners determination that Plaintiff was not disabled is reversed and this matter is remanded to the Commissioner for further proceedings. Judgment shall enter in favor of Plaintiff and against the Defendant. Signed by Chief Judge Leonard T Strand on 9/19/2018. (des) JUDGMENT in favor of Plaintiff Seth M Johnson against Defendant Commissioner of Social Security. The Commissioners decision is reversed and this case is remanded for further proceedings. Signed by Clerk on 9/19/2018. (des) (Entered: 09/19/2018) REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION recommending that the district court reverse the decision of the Social Security Administration, enter judgment in favor or Johnson, and remand for further proceedings re 3 Complaint filed by Seth M Johnson. Objections to R&R due by 9/10/2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kelly Mahoney on 8/27/2018. (src)

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Commissioner of Social Security

Social Security: DIWC/DIWW

6:18-cv-02032-LTS-KEM · CourtListener federal docket

Court record details

Judge: Leonard T Strand

Disposition: MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Accepting 19 Report and Recommendations: Plaintiff's 20 objections are overruled. The Commissioner's disability determination is affirmed and judgment shall enter against plaintiff and in favor of the Commissioner. Signed by Chief Judge Leonard T Strand on 10/10/2019. (skm) REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS that the district court affirm the decision of the Social Security Administration and enter judgment in favor of the Commissioner re 3 Complaint filed by Jaime E Hall. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Kelly K.E. Mahoney on 8/16/2019. (des)

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Commissioner of Social Security

864 Social Security: SSID Tit. XVI

3:18-cv-00076 · CourtListener federal docket

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Commissioner of Social Security

864 Social Security: SSID Tit. XVI

3:18-cv-00073 · CourtListener federal docket

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Commissioner of Social Security

Social Security: DIWC/DIWW

3:17-cv-03092-LRR-MAR · CourtListener federal docket

Court record details

Judge: Linda R Reade

Disposition: JUDGMENT on Attorney Fees in favor of Benjamin J King against Commissioner of Social Security: Plaintiff is hereby awarded attorney fees pursuant to the EAJA in the amount of $7,549.56, to be paid by the Social Security Administration, offset for any debts Plaintiff may owe the United States. Signed by Clerk on 8/27/2018. (skm) (Entered: 08/27/2018) ***Civil Case Terminated pursuant to 23 Order and 24 Judgment on Attorney Fees. (skm) JUDGMENT in favor of Benjamin J King against Commissioner of Social Security. Signed by Clerk on 05/22/2018. (jjh) (Entered: 05/22/2018)

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Commissioner of Social Security

864 Social Security: SSID Tit. XVI

3:18-cv-00092 · CourtListener federal docket

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Commissioner of Social Security

864 Social Security: SSID Tit. XVI

1:18-cv-00032 · CourtListener federal docket

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Commissioner of Social Security

864 Social Security: SSID Tit. XVI

4:18-cv-00313 · CourtListener federal docket

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Commissioner of Social Security

864 Social Security: SSID Tit. XVI

1:18-cv-00031 · CourtListener federal docket

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Commissioner of Social Security

864 Social Security: SSID Tit. XVI

4:18-cv-00220 · CourtListener federal docket

Court record details

Judge: Robert W. Pratt

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Commissioner of Social Security

863 Social Security: DIWC/DIWW

6:18-cv-02031 · CourtListener federal docket

Court record details

Judge: Linda R Reade

Disposition: ***Civil Case Terminated pursuant to 22 Order and 23 Judgment on Motion for Attorney Fees. (skm) JUDGMENT on Attorney Fees in favor of Rhonda M Baker against Commissioner of Social Security. Signed by Clerk on 1/24/2019. (skm) (Entered: 01/24/2019) CLERK'S Judgment: This case is hereby reversed and remanded to the Commissioner of Social Security pursuant to sentence four of 42 U.S.C. § 405 (g), for further proceedings. Signed by Clerk on 10/31/2018. (skm) (Entered: 10/31/2018)

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Commissioner of Social Security

864 Social Security: SSID Tit. XVI

1:18-cv-00026 · CourtListener federal docket

Court record details

Judge: Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger

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Iowa license

  • License status: Active

    Iowa Office of Professional Regulation · verified Jun 17, 2026

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    Iowa Office of Professional Regulation · verified Jun 17, 2026

Practice areas

  • Practice area: Social Security Disability

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    • Court record: Commissioner of Social Security

      Public court docket · verified Sep 1, 2021

    • Court record: Commissioner of Social Security

      Public court docket · verified Jul 20, 2020

    • Court record: Commissioner of Social Security

      Public court docket · verified Oct 10, 2019

    • Court record: Commissioner of Social Security

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    • Court record: Commissioner of Social Security

      Public court docket · verified Aug 27, 2019

    • Court record: Commissioner of Social Security

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    • Court record: Commissioner of Social Security

      Public court docket · verified Jul 31, 2019

    • Court record: Commissioner of Social Security

      Public court docket · verified Jul 30, 2019

    • Court record: Commissioner of Social Security

      Public court docket · verified Jul 25, 2019

    • Court record: Commissioner of Social Security

      Public court docket · verified Jun 5, 2019

    • Court record: Commissioner of Social Security

      Public court docket · verified Feb 7, 2019

    • Court record: Commissioner of Social Security

      Public court docket · verified Jan 24, 2019

    • Court record: Commissioner of Social Security

      Public court docket · verified Sep 4, 2018

Primary listing sources

  • Iowa Office of Professional Regulation · Active

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    Recorded Jun 17, 2026

Field changes

  1. FirmAug 31, 2026

    —→Kappelman Law Firm

    Source: OPR address firm inference · Updated from verified firm information.

  2. AddressAug 1, 2026

    —→Kappelman Law Firm, PO Box 1792

    Source: Iowa Office of Professional Regulation · OPR lawyer detail unified backfill

  3. Zip CodeAug 1, 2026

    —→50010

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