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
94 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Posted by John | January 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Nancy is the best attorney to handle bankruptcy in Iowa
We found Nancy thru an online search for a bankruptcy lawyer in Iowa when the economy forced my job to reduce hours and do every other week on unemployment. We were struggling then to make ends meet and then my wife also lost her job due to a company re structuring. When that happened there was no po...
Posted by Dee | April 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Outstanding Attorney
Nancy provided me with consulting services when I first contacted her. Then I visited her website where I gained more information about bankruptcy and Nancy's credentials/experience/expertise. I hired Nancy to represent me in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. She and her assistant, Melissa Brooks were very...
Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Great Service
Nancy was great helping us file for our Capter 7 Bankruptcy. We have busy lives like most people and appreciated Melissa’s help sending us all the paperwork that we needed to fill out from home. I was able to email all my forms and documents. Thanks to Nancy and Melissa we were able to get our bankru...
Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2015 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy
I hired Nancy to help me with my chapter 7 bankruptcy. She made this process very simple and easy to understand. She answered all of my questions and made me feel better about the entire process. She showed up with me at my court date prepared and ready with all of my information and the entire proce...
"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
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