Timothy N. Tripp - a Des Moines, Iowa (IA) Social Security -- Disability Lawyer

Des Moines Social Security -- Disability Lawyer

Updated: 03/16/2026

Areas of Practice

Social Security -- Disability

Attorney Information

Overview

Since 1996, Timothy N. Tripp has provided service to those seeking disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA). Prior to that, Mr. Tripp had seven years of experience working for SSA. Tripp, P.C. represents disabled people at all administrative levels, and in Federal Court. Our goal is to restore hope one by one.

Office in Des Moines: 500 E Court Ave, Suite 200, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309

Phone: (515) 267-0110

Education

Legal Education
- Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, New York, 1989

Past Positions

Grefe & Sidney, P.L.C., Member, January 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004
Grefe & Sidney, P.L.C., Associate, November 1, 1996 - December 31, 2002
U.S. Social Security Administration, Office of the General Counsel, Assistant Regional Counsel, March 1, 1995 - September 30, 1996
U.S. Dep't of Health and Human Services, Office of the Genral Counsel, Assistant Regional Counsel, September 1, 1989 - February 28, 1995

Classes and Seminars

Ethics, 8th Circuit Social Security Disability Conference, August 12, 2009 - August 14, 2009
Ethical Advocacy, NOSSCR National Conference, October 14, 2009 - October 17, 2009
Drake General Practice Review - Social Security Disability Update, Drake University Law School, December 10, 2009 - December 11, 2009
Ethics, AR Bar Assoc, August 20, 2008 - August 22, 2008
Ethics - Happiest E.L.F., NOSSCR, October 15, 2008 - October 18, 2008
Annual Update on Social Security Disability Law, Drake University Law School, December 11, 2008 - December 12, 2008
Attorney Fees in the Context of a Social Security Disability Practice, NOSSCR, October 17, 2007 - October 20, 2007
General Practice Review - Social Security Disability Update, Polk County Bar Association, November 16, 2007

Representative Cases

Becker v. Astrue
- Citation: 2009 WL 5158639
- Court: S.D. Iowa
- Year: 2009
Vander Molen v. Astrue
- Citation: 2009 WL 1904402
- Court: S.D. Iowa
- Year: 2009
Torruella v. Astrue
- Citation: 2008 WL 4371333
- Court: S.D. Iowa
- Year: 2008
Pence v. Astrue
- Citation: 2008 WL 925047
- Court: N.D. Iowa
- Year: 2008
Heckethorn v. Astrue
- Citation: 520 F. Supp. 2d 1111
- Court: S.D. Iowa
- Year: 2007
Silk v. Astrue
- Citation: 509 F. Supp. 2d 779
- Court: S.D. Iowa
- Year: 2007
Beardsley v. Astrue
- Citation: 496 F. Supp. 2d 1031
- Court: S.D. Iowa
- Year: 2007
Wood ex rel. Wood v. Barnhart
- Citation: 2007 WL 98354
- Court: S.D. Iowa
- Year: 2007
Kinzebach v. Barnhart
- Citation: 408 F. Supp. 2d 773
- Court: S.D. Iowa
- Year: 2006
Hinders v. Barnhart
- Citation: 349 F. Supp. 2d 1218
- Court: S.D. Iowa
- Year: 2004
Walker v. Barnhart
- Citation: 302 F. Supp. 2d 1072
- Court: S.D. Iowa
- Year: 2003
Downes v. Barnhart
- Citation: 289 F. Supp. 2d 1072
- Court: S.D. Iowa
- Year: 2003
Roberts v. Barnhart
- Citation: 283 F. Supp. 2d 1058
- Court: S.D. Iowa
- Year: 2003
Selk v. Barnhart
- Citation: 234 F. Supp. 2d 1006
- Court: S.D. Iowa
- Year: 2002
Kramer v. Apfel
- Citation: 57 F. Supp. 2d 774
- Court: S.D. Iowa
- Year: 1999

Bar Admissions

New York, 1990
Iowa, 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2002
Supreme Court of the United States of America, 2006
U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa, 1997
U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1993
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1993
U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa, 1997

Other Affiliations

National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR), November 1, 1996 - Present (Sustaining Member)

Reviews

Customer Reviews for Timothy N. Tripp

3.9 out of 5

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Highlights

3.9 Value
4.0 Quality of Service
3.9 Professional Competence

By Lonnie S. T. on May. 27, 2019

Verified Client
Hired Attorney 2018-2019

Recommends this Attorney

Mr Tripp is a hard nosed attorney that tells it like it is. If you listen and follow his easy instructions, you’ve got yourself a great case. His staff is helpful and I have nothing but great things to say about my case and time spent with Mr. Tripp. I would definitely pick he and his team again if I had to do it all over again. Thank you Mr. Tripp and staff.

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May. 28, 2019

Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure being of service to you!
By Anonymous on Mar. 25, 2019

Verified Client
Hired Attorney 2018-2019

Recommends this Attorney

I had a very positive experience with Mr. Tripp and his team. Professional, knowledgeable and forthright.

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Social Security Disability

Disability Insurance
By Anonymous on Feb. 03, 2025
Hired Attorney 2020-2021

Tim represented me in my disability case, he prepared and informed me every step of the way, I would highly recommend him.

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By Anonymous on May. 16, 2023
Hired Attorney 2019-2023

Worst over three years experience I've had in my entire life. Waiting for what should have been an easy case to win. Tripp law firm never requested or turned in ove half the medical health and school records I gave to them to submit. Ive now wasteenover three years, financial hardship to the max. Having to reapply. Would never recommend this lawyer or firm to anyone. My caseworker at this moment has reviewed my denial and all the submitted refords from Tripp firm were a joke, they submitted about 5-8 records when there are at least 27 we have. JUST DONT waste your time

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Contact

Des Moines, IA

500 E Court Ave
Suite 200
Des Moines, IA 50309

Directions

Phone: (515) 267-0110

Fax: (515) 223-0206

Email: Send a message

Website: http://www.desmoinesdisability.com/

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