Peter W. Hansen

Have confidence in the law firm that has more than 37 years of experience and has earned several national awards and recognitions.

General Practice, Including but not Limited to: Accidents, Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Legal Malpractice, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Toxic Torts, Trial Law, and Wrongful Death.

Bar Admissions: Iowa, 1983; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa, 1985; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa, 1986; U.S. District Court, Western District of Illinois, 1988; U.S. District Court of Hawaii, 1989.

Education: University of Iowa College of Law, Iowa City, Iowa, 1982 J.D.; University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 1979 B.A. Major: Philosophy; National College of District Attorneys, Denver, Colorado, 1985.

Military Service: U.S. Army, 1973-1976.

Work Experience: Contract Attorney at Mt. Pleasant Correctional Facility, 2002-2015; Contract Attorney at Iowa State Penitentiary, 1991-2015; Attorney/Owner at Hansen Law Offices, 1985-present; Prosecuting Attorney at Lee County Attorney's Office, 1984-1986; Law Instructor at Southeastern Community College, 1984-1986.

Classes & Seminars Taught: Bankruptcy - Exceptions to Discharge, Des Moines County Bar Association, 2012; Bankruptcy Reform Act Update, Des Moines County Bar Association, 2006.

Memberships and Associations: Iowa State Bar Association; Des Moines County Bar Association; Million Dollar Advocates Forum, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.