Collections law in Iowa covers debt recovery for creditors, debtor protection from harassment, FDCPA violations, garnishment defense, and credit reporting disputes. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. Iowa has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to collections cases, and attorneys who practice in District Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

The statute of limitations for collections matters in Iowa is generally 10 years written, 5 years oral, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through District Court, and Iowa's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Iowa State Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on collections in Iowa bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

Choosing the right collections attorney in Iowa means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

For a detailed overview of how collections law works in Iowa — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to collections law in Iowa. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Anthony Lee Osborn - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Goosmann Law Firm, PLC
 410 5th Street Suite 200 Sioux City IA 51101
(712) 226-4000
University of Iowa
English
Bar #216611
Iowa Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Collections Communications & Internet Law
Ryan Ross - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Crary Huff Law Firm
 613 Pierce Street Sioux City IA 51101
(712) 252-3226
Willamette University College of Law (1995)
English
Nebraska Bar
Active License
Business Law Collections Estate Planning
Bryan Goldsmith - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 111 West Second Street Box 601 Ottumwa IA 52501
(641) 682-7579
Creighton University School of Law (2003)
English
Iowa Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Collections
Jeremy N. Gallagher - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kintzinger, Harmon, Konrardy, PLC
 100 W. 12th Street Dubuque IA 52001
(563) 588-0547
University of Iowa College of Law
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Collections Criminal Law
Shannon D. Simms - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 3112 Brockway Road P.O. Box 1020 Waterloo IA 50704
(319) 291-6161
Drake University Law School (2005)
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Collections
Nikolas Richard Pilcher - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Parmenter, Pilcher, & Pilcher
 PO Box 336 501 E. Fourth St. Huxley IA 50124
(515) 597-3401
Southern Illinois University School of Law (2017)
English
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Collections 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
Lindsey R Buchheit - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Buchheit Law, PLC
 633 1st Street, Suite A PO Box 533 Sergeant Bluff IA 51054
(712) 823-1024
Nebraska Wesleyan University
English
Nebraska Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Divorce
Colby Merlound Lessmann - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP
 613 Pierce Street Sioux City IA 51101
(712) 252-3226
University of South Dakota School of Law (1996)
English
Iowa Bar
Active License
Collections Elder Law Estate Planning
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
Michael Kennedy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 920 S Dubuque St Iowa City IA 52240
(319) 351-8181
Northwest Missouri State University
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Construction Law
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
Jonathan Kramer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 699 Walnut Street Suite 2000 Des Moines IA 50309
(515) 288-6041
Drake University
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Business Law Collections
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
Jesse Michael Marzen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 98 East Bremer Avenue Suite 101 Waverly IA 50677
(515) 259-7776
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law (2001)
English
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Divorce
Roger Kurt - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 880 Locust St Dubuque IA 52001
(563) 690-1495
University of Northern Iowa
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate 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
Steven Porto - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1200 Valley W Dr West des Moines IA 50266
(515) 225-1503
Creighton University
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Estate Planning
Chad Leitch - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 700 Locust St Dubuque IA 52001
(563) 557-8400
Iowa State University
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Divorce
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
Ronald Anderson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4401 Westown Parkway, Neptune Bld. #302 West Des Moines IA 50266
(515) 225-9000
University of Iowa
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Collections
Gregory Lohr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 750 Pierce St Sioux City IA 51101
(712) 277-1015
Briar Cliff College
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Collections
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
Michael Roberts - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 6600 Westown Pkwy West des Moines IA 50266
(515) 727-0900
University of Northern Iowa
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Estate Planning
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