Nancy Lee Thompson

Nancy Lee Thompson

4.8
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 41 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Des Moines, IA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Debt Collection, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy ... +3 more

309 Court Avenue, Suite 217, Des Moines, IA

About Nancy

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 20%

I represent Iowa consumers and small businesses in Chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13.

42 years

20%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 20%

I represent consumers in Chapter 13 bankruptcy to cure mortgage defaults, strip off unsecured mortgages or because their income is too high to qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

20%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 20%

I represent consumers and small businesses in Chapter 7 to discharge debt.

20%
Debt Collection 20%

I help consumers enforce their rights under fair debt collection and fair credit reporting laws and defend student loan collection.

42 years

20%
Consumer Protection 10%

I help Iowa consumers enforce their rights under consumer protection laws including protecting against consumer fraud.

42 years

10%
Foreclosure 10%

I help Iowa consumers and farmers defend foreclosure actions.

42 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Pro bono

3 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 41 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Nancy L. Thompson Law Office, P.C.

309 Court Avenue, Suite 217, Des Moines, IA, 50309-2222

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Nancy Lee Thompson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

94 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 21 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bankruptcy Lawyer

Nancy is a no nonsense get it done lawyer. She helped me with my bankruptcy. She gave me the facts that I needed and made sure to let me know that filing for bankruptcy was ok. She made no judgements regarding my choice or my situation. I really appreciated that. She mailed me the information pa...ckage and was able to help with any questions filling it out. I met with her and we reviewed the information and she filed the paperwork. She made the process simple.

Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Easy process

When I first contacted Nancy asked questions about my certain financial situation and why I thought bankruptcy would benefit my situation. Then she completely explained my options and what my plan would be. I was able to communicate with her through the process and any questions I had she answered qu...ickly. She made the whole process easy for me to understand, without being judgemental. In the end I was very pleased with all her efforts.

Posted by Kate | March 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Curteous, Rapid Response and Knowledgable

Nancy took the bankruptcy process and made it easier to understand, and helped answer many questions I had. She truly helped me and my family get back to a 'ground level' with our finances, and helped us get a fresh start. I will be forever grateful for her expertise, her incredibly fast response tim...e, and overwhelming amount of knowledge on finances.

Posted by Jim | December 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Top Notch Pro Who Wins Student Loan Cases

Nancy Thompson was successful in winning two student loan cases for me. If your looking for an attorney who knows student loan debt inside and out, look no further. With her many years in law she has discovered the finer points of dealing with student loan debt holders. You won't be disappointed with... her results.

Posted by Chad | February 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

National Collegiate Student Loan Trust

Once notified NCSLT had initiated the lawsuits we went into action looking for a reputable attorney. With so many attorneys to choose from, we narrowed down our search to an attorney who was semi local. “Same state” It was then that we read the website of Nancy Thompson from Des Moines Iowa.... Her site was very informative, and discussed some of her involvement with NCSLT. We sent her a message and not long after she had called us to discuss the possibility of working together. Nancy was very forthcoming and suggested local representation, as she was significantly farther away from where we lived. We felt Nancy was the most qualified for the cases as she has seen NCSLT in action, and we felt that prior cases with this company would expedite some of the leg work, and that she would know what to look for... Nancy accepted us as clients and went straight into action! I was amazed at how little we knew about the process. Nancy and Melissa were fantastic about walking us through the legal steps. NCSLT was unrelenting, there is absolutely, undoubtedly, no chance whatsoever that we could have done this without the assistance of Nancy Thompson. Her rates were very fair, and she saved us THOUSANDS! Nancy just won both cases against NCSLT!!! If you are in the same situation, I highly encourage you to seek Nancy Thompson, as she has the numbers to back up her reputation. Don’t count on just any attorney, count on an attorney who knows their dirty tricks, and has put them in their place! Good luck, and best wishes.

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Nancy Lee Thompson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Deanna Bachman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Nancy is a great lawyer and resource for all things consumer including bankruptcy and foreclosure related matters."

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Kerri Keyte

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I consider Nancy to be my mentor in the bankruptcy field, often seeking advice or discussion on a specific issue. I highly recommend her."

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Jeffrey Mathias

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I practice bankruptcy law in Des Moines and have have referred many clients to Nancy over the years. Nancy is skilled in Chapter 7, Chapter 13 repayment and Iowa farm bankruptcy cases. Nancy also led the successful effort expand our Iowa Bankruptcy exemptions through legislative changes. Nancy really cares about her clients and uses the full resources of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys to help her clients get a successful discharge. -Jeff Mathias"

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Deanna Bachman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Kerri Keyte

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Jeffrey Mathias

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Distinguished Service Award, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

2007

Oustanding Section Chair for Legislative Advocacy, Iowa State Bar Association

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Staff Attorney, Iowa Legal Aid

2002 - Present

President, Nancy L. Thompson Law Office, P.C.

2001 - 2002

Associate, Wandro Lyons Baer

1984 - 1991

Staff Attorney, Nebraska Legal Aid

Associations

2004 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

2002 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2002 - Present

Iowa State Bar Association

Member

1984 - Present

Nebraska State Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2008

Iowa State Bar Association, Commercial and Bankruptcy Section

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Hatch, 2014 WL 4966340

judgment in favor of debtor

In re Wood, 2012 WL 1899254

judgment in favor of debtor

In re Lund, 2003 WL 21673545

Judge granted order in debtor's favor.

In re Lauck, 76 B.R. 717

judgment in favor of debtor

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Education

1984

University of Iowa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor, with distinction

1981

Iowa State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Federal Bar Association 32nd Annual Bankruptcy Conference Bankruptcy

2011

Federal Bar Association's Annual Bankruptcy Seminar

Chapter 13 Update

2011

Federal Bar Association 30th Annual Bankruptcy Conference

Bankruptcy

2010

Federal Bar Association's Annual Bankruptcy Seminar

Chapter 7 Means Test

2005

Fundamentals of Bankruptcy Law in Iowa National Business Institute

Bankruptcy Law

2004

Iowa Foreclosure and Related Bankruptcy Issues National Business Institute

Foreclosure

2003

Iowa State Bar Association Annual Meeting Agricultural Law Seminar

Agriculture

2003

Drake University Law School Rural Attorneys and Agriculture Conference

Agriculture

1999

Yale Law School Rebellious Lawyering Conference Rural Attorneys

Publications

2004

Encyclopedia of the Great Plains Anti-Corporate Farming Laws

2003

ISBA Agricultural Law Section Newsletter Rise of the Dormant Commerce Clause

2001

The Nebraska Lawyer Initiative 300 After Twenty Years

1998

Nebraska Pork Producers Association and Center for Rural Affairs Raising Hogs Legally in Nebraska

1995

Center for Rural Affairs Financing Beginning Farmers

1984

National Legal Services Clearinghouse Review Reagan Farm Debt Relief Plan

Languages

English

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