Atty. Nancy J. Penner

Atty. Nancy J. Penner

Nancy Penner is an Attorney and Senior Vice President at Shuttleworth. She focuses on legal writing, appellate law, and medical malpractice.

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About Nancy J. Penner at a glance

Nancy J. Penner is a litigation, health care, and appellate attorney based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, practicing at Shuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC. Admitted to practice in Iowa, The Iowa State Bar Association. Educated at The University of Iowa (J.D., 1994) and The University of Iowa (MA, 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Cedar Rapids, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Nancy Penner is an Attorney and Senior Vice President at Shuttleworth
  • She focuses on legal writing, appellate law, and medical malpractice
  • Her appellate practice includes briefing and oral arguments before the Iowa Supreme Court, Iowa Court of Appeals, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
  • She was the first chair of the firm’s Appellate Law Practice Group.Nancy grew up on a farm in southeast Iowa
  • She earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing and worked in area hospitals for ten years before entering law school
  • Her health care experience included intensive care, nursing education and staff development, and hospital risk management

Practice Areas Explained

Nancy J. Penner's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Cedar Rapids 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 Nancy J. Penner

Where is Nancy J. Penner's law office located?
Nancy J. Penner's law practice is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The firm is Shuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nancy J. Penner handle?
Nancy J. Penner focuses on litigation, health care, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
Where did Nancy J. Penner go to law school?
Nancy J. Penner earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (MA, 1985); (BS, 1981).
How can I contact Nancy J. Penner for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Nancy J. Penner received?
Nancy J. Penner's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Listed as a Great Plains Super Lawyer--2009, 2011, 2012 --Appellate, Health Care, Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, Inc. Rating “AV”.

Education

J.D.
The University of Iowa
- 1994
MA
The University of Iowa
- 1985
BS
Mount Mercy College
- 1981

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed as a Great Plains Super Lawyer--2009, 2011, 2012 --Appellate, Health Care, Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, Inc. Rating “AV”
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in The Best Lawyers in America—Appellate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named Cedar Rapids Lawyer of the Year in Appellate Practice by Best Lawyers 2014
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Cedar Rapids)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Cedar Rapids)
- 2014

Bar Admissions

Iowa, The Iowa State Bar Association

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