My practice involves representing consumers, farmers and businesses in Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13 bankruptcy. I also represent consumers and farmers in mortgage foreclosure, debt collection defense and fair credit reporting, including debtors with student loans. I have over 33 years of experience working with consumers and farmers burdened with debt. Our goal is to help eliminate or manage that debt for people so that they can focus on the more important aspects of their life.
On a personal note, I am a native Iowan and the single mother of a teenage son.
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309 Court Avenue, Suite 217, Des Moines, IA, 50309-2222
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Posted by D | December 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Couldn’t have asked for better.
I was nervous and scared about the process. I had done some research on bankruptcy, and attorneys. After reading reviews, I contacted Nancy’s office, and decided I wanted to proceed with her and Melissa. Nancy and Melissa are top notch. They respond to emails no matter the time (sometimes late evenin...
Posted by Pamela | December 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney
best ever lawyer
Nancy did all the hard or me, I recommend her to anyone who needs her legal help , she was patient with me and straight to the point
Posted by Lucille | December 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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Nancy and her team are friendly, knowledgable and efficient, They made my experience as painless as possible. Loved my process experience.
Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Bankruptcy
My experience with this Law firm was outstanding! Nancy was knowledgeable, confident, and appeared passionate about her cases. They got back to me quickly and always had an answers for my many questions. Thank you so much!
Posted by Katie | October 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Couldn't Recommend More!
Let me start by saying I reached out to multiple attorneys prior to Nancy to find a bankruptcy attorney. If I could actually get information from them, I was able to meet with two and felt degraded by both. Each time there was issues I was defeated I thought maybe my path was not bankruptcy. I wou...
"I endorse this lawyer. Nancy is a great lawyer and resource for all things consumer including bankruptcy and foreclosure related matters."
"I consider Nancy to be my mentor in the bankruptcy field, often seeking advice or discussion on a specific issue. I highly recommend her."
"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"
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
2015
Distinguished Service Award, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
2007
Oustanding Section Chair for Legislative Advocacy, Iowa State Bar Association
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
2004 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember
2002 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2002 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
1984 - Present
Nebraska State Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2008
Iowa State Bar Association, Commercial and Bankruptcy SectionChair
judgment in favor of debtor
judgment in favor of debtor
Judge granted order in debtor's favor.
judgment in favor of debtor
1984
JD - Juris Doctor, with distinction
1981
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
2011
Chapter 13 Update
2011
Bankruptcy
2010
Chapter 7 Means Test
2005
Bankruptcy Law
2004
Foreclosure
2003
Agriculture
2003
Agriculture
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