Advocating For Members Of The Council Bluffs Community For Over 70 Years
Telpner Peterson Law Firm, LLP, was established by Maynard Telpner in 1952. Since then, our name has become well-known in the Council Bluffs community.
Our Iowa lawyers understand that the legal issues you face can be complicated and confusing, and span multiple practice areas. This is why we take a team approach to provide legal representation that focuses on various needs.
Our attorneys assist clients with a broad spectrum of legal matters. Together, our attorneys bring more than 70 years of combined experience to the table. One of our strengths as a law firm is our team approach. This means that when our clients have legal problems that give rise to additional problems, our attorneys are ready to work together to apply knowledge and solutions from various areas of the law.
To learn more about attorneys on the Telpner Peterson Law Firm, LLP, team, click the links below:
Legal Recognition and Client Satisfaction
While we can talk about our passion and commitment to the greater Council Bluffs community, don’t just take our word for it. Here’s a look at what others have had to say.
Credentials and Awards
We are proud to be recognized for our dedication to legal excellence:
- The 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms” spotlighted our firm. We were recommended for our work in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Bankruptcy Litigation.
- John Flaten was recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch® for his knowledge in Real Estate Law.
- Charles Smith and Nicole Hughes were recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for their consistent and exemplary work in bankruptcy and litigation law.
- Nicole Hughes has been honored by Super Lawyers for the fifth year in a row.
Since late 2023, Nicole Hughes has been offering mediation services across a range of legal issues, from child custody, to personal injury and debtor-creditor. Nicole is committed to serving her clients, and mediation gives our clients an option that is often:
- Less expensive
- Less time intensive
- Less rigid
Mediation has been growing in popularity, and we urge you and other Iowa residents to consider it.
Our Clients Have Kind Words
We treasure our time fighting for our clients, and quite a few have left behind testimonials:
- Mark & Becky: “When our family needed legal advice, we were very pleased with the service provided by Nicole and would recommend her company without reservation.”
- Neal: “Our family has been utilizing Telpner Peterson Law services for the last 30 years… They truly represent midwest mentality– hard-working, smart, and honest.”
- Gary: “They have been timely, conscientious, thorough and fierce defenders of my rights… they are a pleasure to work with.”
At Telpner Peterson Law Firm, LLP, we want our clients to feel that they are in good hands. Being recognized for our efforts by publications and previous clients is an honor, but that doesn’t mean we rest on our laurels. We want to give your case the same attention to detail we’re known for and fight rigorously for your justice. Give us a call at 712-309-3738 or contact us through our online form.
Our Commitment To Community Service
In addition to our legal services, we are committed to serving our community. Our lawyers have taken on various community leadership roles. They are active members of a wide array of professional, charitable and civic organizations.
Contact Telpner Peterson Law Firm, LLP
Whatever your legal needs, we will take diligent action on your behalf. Our office is immediately adjacent to the Omni Centre. It is located one block from Bayliss Park and a few blocks from the Pottawattamie County courthouse. Contact us online to schedule a consultation with our attorneys, or call 712-309-3738 to make an appointment.
