Atty. Nan Tiernan

Atty. Nan Tiernan

Nan Tiernan is a lawyer practicing divorce, visitation rights, family law and 20 other areas of law. Nan received a B.S. degree from Drake University in 1965, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Des Moines Des Moines 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Nan Tiernan at a glance

Nan Tiernan is a Sole Practitioner based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Nan Tiernan Attorney at Law. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, family law, and child support. Admitted to practice in Iowa U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1995). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D. Masters, 1994) and Drake University (B.S., 1965). Active member of Iowa State Bar Association. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nan Tiernan is a lawyer practicing divorce, visitation rights, family law and 20 other areas of law
  • Nan received a B.S. degree from Drake University in 1965, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Nan practices at Nan Tiernan Attorney at Law in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Nan Tiernan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nan Tiernan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Wills

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Child Custody & Visitation

Nan Tiernan is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Iowa →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Nan Tiernan is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Iowa →

Child Support

Nan Tiernan is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Des Moines are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nan Tiernan

Where is Nan Tiernan's law office located?
Nan Tiernan's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm is Nan Tiernan Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nan Tiernan handle?
Nan Tiernan focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, family law, child support. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Nan Tiernan practiced law?
Nan Tiernan has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Nan Tiernan go to law school?
Nan Tiernan earned their education at (J.D. Masters, 1994); (B.S., 1965).
How can I contact Nan Tiernan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Masters
University of Iowa
- 1994
B.S.
Drake University
- 1965

Bar Admissions

Iowa U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1995

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