Atty. Amanda A. James

Atty. Amanda A. James

Amanda A. James is a lawyer practicing insurance, trucking/automobile liability, premises liability and 3 other areas of law.

West Des Moines West Des Moines 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Amanda A. James at a glance

Amanda A. James is a criminal defense, business, slip & fall, product liability, and litigation attorney based in West Des Moines, Iowa. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2008) and Louisiana (2010). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 2010) and Louisiana Tech University (B.A., 2007). Serands clients in West Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Amanda A. James is a lawyer practicing insurance, trucking/automobile liability, premises liability and 3 other areas of law
  • Amanda A. received a B.A. degree from Louisiana Tech University in 2007, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Amanda A. practices in West Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Amanda A. James's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Amanda A. James handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Amanda A. James is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Iowa →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Amanda A. James is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Amanda A. James is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Iowa →

Product Liability

Amanda A. James is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Iowa →

Civil Litigation

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

Amanda A. James is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practforg 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 West Des Moines 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 Amanda A. James

Where is Amanda A. James's law office located?
Amanda A. James's law practice is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Amanda A. James handle?
Amanda A. James focuses on criminal defense, business, slip & fall, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Amanda A. James practiced law?
Amanda A. James has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Amanda A. James go to law school?
Amanda A. James earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2007).
How can I contact Amanda A. James for a consultation?
You can contact Amanda A. James directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 2010
B.A.
Louisiana Tech University
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 2008
Louisiana
Admitted: 2010

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