Atty. Amanda A. James

Atty. Amanda A. James

Amanda A. James is a lawyer practicing administrative law, telecommunications, energy, communications & utilities.

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 Shareholder based in West Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Sullivan & Ward, P.C.. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on government and energy. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2008). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 2008) and Grinnell College B.A. (—). Serands clients in West Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Amanda A. James is a lawyer practicing administrative law, telecommunications, energy, communications & utilities
  • Amanda received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Amanda practices at Sullivan & Ward, P.C. 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.

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practicing 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. The firm is Sullivan & Ward, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Amanda A. James handle?
Amanda A. James focuses on government, energy. 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., 2008); (—).
How can I contact Amanda A. James for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Drake University Law School
- 2008
Grinnell College B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 2008

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