Timothy N. Tripp

Timothy N. Tripp: Attorney with Tripp, P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
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Biography

After graduating law school in 1989, I began my career as a lawyer working for the Social Security Administration in its Office of the General Counsel. I did my job well and learned volumes about the workings of Social Security Administration, however, I went to law school to help people who could not help themselves – the poor, the disadvantaged, those at the end of their rope. I left the Social Security Administration and moved to Iowa, where I have been representing disability claimants since 1996. I was appointed to the Board of Directors of NOSSCR–the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives–from 2010 – present.
Restoring Hope One by One. That is my goal in representing Social Security disability claimants here in Iowa. I pride myself on providing close, personal attention to all my clients at all stages of the administrative process. I take the time necessary to gather all the facts, assemble all the medical records, and carefully analyze your case. I will help you prepare for your hearing so you that can relax and give your best testimony. I won’t give up on your case. If necessary, I will pursue your appeal all the way to federal court.
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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Social Security Law
  • Disability

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Gordon College, 1982; University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A., 1984
Law School Attended:
Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 1989
Year of First Admission:
1990
Admission:
1990, New York; 1993, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; 1993, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York; 1996, Iowa; 1997, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa; 1997, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa; 2002, U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit; 2006, U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (“NOSSCR”); American, Federal, NY State, Iowa State, Polk County Bar Associates; Christian Legal Society
Birth Information:
Kalamazoo, Michigan, September 21, 1961
Reported Cases:
– Becker v. Asrue, 2009 WL 5158639 (S.D. Iowa 2009) (medical improvement)
– Vander Molen v. Astrue, 2009 WL 1904402 (S.D. Iowa 2009) (law of the case
– Torruella v. Astrue, 2008 WL 4371333 (S.D. Iowa 2008) (third party statements)
– Wood ex rel. Wood v. Barnhard, 2007 WL 98354 (S.D. Iowa 2007) (medical improvement)
– Downs v. Barnhart, 289 F. Supp. 2d 1072 (S.D. Iowa 2003) (SGA and farming)
– Roberts v. Barnhart, 283 F. Supp. 2d 1058 (S.D. Iowa 2003) (Obesity, SR 02-1p)
ISLN:
903072982

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Peer Reviews

4.4/5.0 (7 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.4/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.3/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/12/09 in Social Security Disability

    i have know mr. tripp for over 15 years, both when he worked with the social security administration and in private practice. i have no doubts that he is an exceptionally gifted attorney. i worked with mr. tripp on presenting cle presentations at... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 04/07/09 in Social Security Disability

    tim does a great job in representing his clients.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 04/07/09 in Social Security Disability Insurance

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Other Corporate/Company position on 04/07/09 in Social Security

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/12/14 in Real Estate

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 04/07/09 in Real Estate

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  • 3.4/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 04/15/09 in Civil Litigation

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5.0/5.0 (1 review)

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4.7/5.0 (47 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

From beginning to end Mr. Tripp was always quick to respond to help answer any questions I had. Even if it was something simple that I just needed to understand better. No problem, he walked me throug...

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641-613-6242  Phone

515-223-0206  Fax

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www.desmoinesdisability.com

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