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Congratulations to Charles Smith and Nicole Hughes of Telpner Peterson Law Firm, LLP for being awarded the highest possible Martindale Hubbell rating again for 2022! Chuck and Nicole received an AV Preeminent Rating which is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers. …
Most people will borrow money at some point in their lives, whether to purchase a car or a home, to fund higher education, or for other reasons. A borrower is expected to pay back the money they owe, pay interest, and adhere to payment deadlines. As a creditor, it is crucial to understand what duties you owe to those who…
When you’re facing debt, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be a powerful way to help you move forward. It can help you reorganize your finances, pay off your debts, and find a path that works for you. But what happens when circumstances change? The answer is that you may be able to modify your Chapter 13 repayment plan and an…
Congratulations to John Flaten on graduating from Leadership Council Bluffs – Class 33! Leadership Council Bluffs is an intense, graduate level program, designed to identify and develop leaders within our community and help them design and enhance their own leadership style with an emphasis on the community perspective. The Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce developed a series of sessions…
Estate planning is more than writing a will. It’s planning for the future. It can help you make important decisions about your finances, what happens with your care, and the future of your children. An estate plan can help put your mind at ease and help you make these important decisions well ahead of time. At Telpner Peterson, we’re dedicated…
Telpner Peterson congratulates Charles Smith for being recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation – Bankruptcy. Mr. Smith has been recognized by his peers since 1997. Chuck is honored to be recognized by Best Lawyers as it is symbolizes excellence…
If you’re like many Iowans, your family home is one of the most precious and valuable assets you own. It’s common to have strong feelings about what happens to that home when you die, and most homeowner parents ultimately want their homes to go to their children. There are many different ways to accomplish this goal, but before you make…
Most individuals who file for bankruptcy do so under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharges most debts after filers sell off certain assets and use the proceeds to repay their creditors. Chapter 13 bankruptcy wipes out most after debtors pay a controlled portion of what they owe over a period of three…
We are proud to announce the selection of Chuck Smith and Nicole Hughes, partners at Telpner Peterson Law Firm, LLP, to the 2021 Great Plains Super Lawyers list! Chuck has been selected to the Great Plains Super Lawyers list for 10 years! Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice…
If you’ve ever been in a car accident or played contact sports, you may already be familiar with whiplash. According to the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, there are over three million cases of whiplash in America every year, and hundreds of thousands of those result in some form of disability. Despite its prevalence, whiplash is still misunderstood in…