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 - 5 of 6 reviews | Trustworthiness
Posted by anonymous | March 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Review
Nancy and Melissa were excellent. They answered all my questions in a very timely manner with real life explanations as to what happens, why or why not etc... After a phone consultation about my options, I knew my position and I knew Nancy would be straight forward with me and take of what I need an...
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...
Posted by Joshua | December 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Above & Beyond!!!
Nancy and her team did an amazing job of helping me in my time of need. Their high level of professionalism, prompt attention to my concerns, and compassion showed throughout the entire process made me feel safe and secure in my decision to retain their legal assistance. Not only would I use their se...
Posted by Ann | September 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Nancy & her assistant, Melissa, were great. They responded to my emails very quickly, even on the weekends. Never having filed before, I had no clue about how the whole process works, but they guided me every step of the way. When my meeting of the creditors had to be rescheduled because of a confli...
Posted by Tyler | March 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Outstanding
Nancy was incredible throughout the whole process. I felt, and was told by other attorneys before finding Nancy, that I had no options and no chance of success. From the beginning of our first conversation, Nancy was positive, professional, and informative. She didn't give me false hope, but gave me ...
"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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1984
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