Iowa residents facing bankruptcy issues have access to attorneys who specialize in Chapter 7 liquidation, Chapter 13 reorganization, means testing, exemptions, and automatic stay protections. The legal framework in Iowa differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating District Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern bankruptcy cases in this jurisdiction.

Bankruptcy cases in Iowa are filed in federal court, but the state's exemption laws determine what assets you keep. Whether you're considering Chapter 7 liquidation or Chapter 13 reorganization, Iowa's specific exemptions can significantly affect the outcome. Filing triggers an automatic stay that immediately stops creditor actions, and an experienced bankruptcy attorney knows how to maximize the protections available under Iowa law.

When selecting a bankruptcy attorney in Iowa, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with District Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout Iowa and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to bankruptcy law in Iowa for an in-depth look at Iowa's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Mitchell Taylor - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 420 N Roosevelt Avenue Suite 110 Burlington IA 52601
(319) 752-4537
Drake University Law School (1989)
English
Iowa Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Criminal Law
Peter Hansen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hansen Law Offices
 319 North Main Street Burlington IA 52601
(319) 752-5515
University of Iowa (1979)
English
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Bankruptcy Criminal Law
Shane Zisman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Shane Zisman Law
 2094 185th St, Suite 15 fairfield IA 52556
(641) 472-5141
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Criminal Law
Austin Peiffer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ag & Business Legal Strategies
 1350 Boyson Rd Ste B Hiawatha IA 52233
(319) 363-1641
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Bankruptcy Business Law
Ethan Epley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Stumme Law Office
 171 E. Main St. PO Box 50 Denver IA 50622
(319) 984-5479
Drake University (2007)
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Bankruptcy Criminal Law
Theodore Karpuk - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Karpuk Law Office
 507 7th St Sioux City IA 51101
(712) 224-2930
Briar Cliff College
Iowa Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Divorce Estate Planning
Robert E Peterson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO Box 1144 108 West 8th St. Carroll IA 51401
(712) 792-4485
Drake University Law School
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Civil Rights Criminal Law
Dai Gwilliam - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Dai Gwilliam - Lawyer at Law
 432 E. Bloomington St. Iowa City IA 52245
(319) 354-6000
MFA Theater, University of Iowa
Iowa Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
Jeana Louise Goosmann - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Goosmann Law Office, PLC
 410 5th Street SIOUX CITY IA 51101
(712) 226-4000
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
English
Iowa Bar
Active License
Agricultural Law Bankruptcy Business Law
Nicole Hughes - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 25 Main Place, Suite 200 Council Bluffs IA 51503
(712) 325-9000
Creighton University School of Law (1999)
English
Nebraska Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Consumer Law
Michael Thompson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Thompson & Thompson LLP
 332 S. Linn St., Suite 28 Iowa City IA 52240
University of Iowa (1998)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Securities Law
James Arenson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Arenson Law Group, PC
 425 2nd St SE #900 Cedar Rapids IA 52401
(319) 363-8199
University of Iowa (1995)
English
Iowa Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Criminal Law
Paul Demro - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 411 Main St Cedar Falls IA 50613
(319) 277-4102
University of Northern Iowa
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Divorce
James Updegraff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 117 S Vine St West Union IA 52175
(563) 422-6021
University of Iowa College of Law
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
James Updegraff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 117 S Vine St West Union IA 52175
(563) 422-6021
University of Iowa College of Law
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
James Updegraff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 117 S Vine St West Union IA 52175
(563) 422-6021
US Army Judge Advocate Generals School
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
James Updegraff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 117 S Vine St West Union IA 52175
(563) 422-6021
University of Iowa College of Law
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
Paul Demro - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 411 Main St Cedar Falls IA 50613
(319) 277-4102
University of Northern Iowa
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Divorce
James Updegraff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 117 S Vine St West Union IA 52175
(563) 422-6021
University of Iowa College of Law
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
Patrick Dillon - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 209 E 1st Street Sumner IA 50674
(563) 578-1850
Drake University Law School (2001)
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Bankruptcy Business Law
Matthew Berry - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 306 Main Ave Clear Lake IA 50428
(641) 357-7296
North Iowa Area Community College
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Bankruptcy Business Law
Brian G. Sayer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 925 E 4th St Waterloo IA 50703
(319) 234-2530
University of Iowa College of Law (2018)
Nebraska Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Estate Planning Real Estate Law
Nancy Thompson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 309 Court Ave Des Moines IA 50309
(515) 875-4850
University of Iowa College of Law
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Bankruptcy Collections
Elizabeth Ruth Flora - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO Box 14503 Des Moines IA
(972) 851-1031
Sandra Day O Connor College of Law, Arizona State University (2002)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Business Law
Matthew Berry - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 306 Main Ave Clear Lake IA 50428
(641) 357-7296
North Iowa Area Community College
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Bankruptcy Business Law
Jonathan Coy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 408 SW 3rd St Ankeny IA 50023
(515) 964-1825
University of Northern Iowa
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
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