Nicholas Downey is an estate planning attorney who helps individuals and families create thoughtful plans to protect their assets and preserve their legacies. His background in economics and appellate legal research allows him to approach complex planning matters with analytical precision while offering practical solutions.
Originally from Kansas City, Kansas, Nick earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics, with minors in Philosophy and Rhetoric & Persuasion, from the University of Iowa. He went on to earn his JD from Drake University Law School, where he graduated in the top 15 percent of his class, served on the Drake Law Review, and received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Wills, Trusts, and Estates.
Nick’s experience includes serving as an Honors Judicial Extern for the Iowa Court of Appeals, drafting opinions for appellate judges, and interning with the Iowa Solicitor General’s Office, where he assisted with appellate litigation before Iowa’s highest courts.