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Nicole Hughes

Nicole Hughes

  • Bankruptcy, Consumer Law
  • Iowa, Nebraska
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Biography

Nicole Hughes is the managing partner in the law firm of Telpner Peterson Law Firm, LLP. Her practice focuses on bankruptcy, commercial law, and debtor-creditor relations. She received her B.S. from Creighton University in 2000 and her Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law in 2003. She has been admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Iowa and Nebraska as well as the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. She is a member of various local, state and federal bar associations as well as the American Bankruptcy Institute. She was the Iowa State Chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys from 2007 to 2014.

Education
Creighton University School of Law
J.D. (2003) | Law
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Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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Creighton University
B.S. (2000) | Business Administration
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Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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Awards
Women in the Law Award
Lawyer Monthly
Volunteer of the Year
Council Bluffs Community School District
"Preeminent" AV 5.0 rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
Iowa State Bar Association
Member
Current
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Nebraska State Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Bankruptcy Institute
Member
Current
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Pottawattamie County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Panel Trustee for the Northern District of Iowa, Southern District of Iowa, and District of South Dakota
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Panel Trustee
- Current
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Council Bluffs Schools Foundation
Director
- Current
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Federal Bar Association, Iowa Chapter
Director
- Current
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Bankruptcy Seminars, Inc.
Director
- Current
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School Bond Citizens Committee
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National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
State Chair
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Iowa
Supreme Court of Iowa
ID Number: 18298
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Nebraska
Nebraska State Bar Association
ID Number: 22758
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8th Circuit
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Consumer Law
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Telpner Peterson Law Firm, LLP
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Telpner Peterson Now Offers Mediation Services
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Telpner Peterson again identified in Best Law Firms rankings!
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Smith and Hughes Again Honored to be Selected by Super Lawyers
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Smith, Hughes & Flaten Recognized by Best Lawyers®
Contact & Map
25 Main Place, Suite 200
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Telephone: (712) 325-9000
Monday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 4 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed