Nancy Lee Thompson
About Nancy
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
3 %
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Iowa for 41 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 1984
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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
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Posted by Daniel | January 29, 2015
May As Well Flush Your Money Down The Toilet
Simply a horrible experience. Most attorney's will give an initial consult for free or a small charge. Not this attorney. She charges for each email sent and received.....incorrect information given and she still charged.
Nancy Thompson
Replied last January 29, 2015I'm sorry you feel you should have received many hours of free legal service from me, despite the written agreement. Each year hundreds of people are grateful to pay for the legal advice and services I give to them. My time and advice is valuable and it's not worth giving away for free to everyone. I have contributed thousands of hours of free services to people who legitimately need it. Last year alone I donated hundreds of hours to a single woman with three minor children so that she and other low income parents could continue to exempt their additional child tax credit in bankruptcy. Right now I'm defending a single unemployed woman for free in a bankruptcy adversary proceeding. But I hope you and your wife are able to resolve all your debt problems on your own. Nancy Thompson
Nancy Lee Thompson's Lawyer Endorsements
"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
Experience
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 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
Sample of Legal Cases
judgment in favor of debtor
judgment in favor of debtor
Judge granted order in debtor's favor.
judgment in favor of debtor
Education
1984
JD - Juris Doctor, with distinction
1981
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
2011
Chapter 13 Update
2011
Bankruptcy
2010
Chapter 7 Means Test
2005
Bankruptcy Law
2004
Foreclosure
2003
Agriculture
2003
Agriculture
1999
Publications
2004
2003
2001
1998
1995
1984
Languages
English