Atty. Christopher Emanuel James

Atty. Christopher Emanuel James

Christopher Emanuel James is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, business organizations and transactions, employment law and labor relations and 6 other areas of law. Christopher received a degree from University of North Carolina-Greensboro in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years.

West Des Moines West Des Moines 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Christopher Emanuel James at a glance

Christopher Emanuel James is a formation, irs, employment, business, and tax attorney based in West Des Moines, Iowa. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2006). Educated at Drake University Law School (JD, 2006) and University of North Carolina-Greensboro Class of 2003 (—). Active member of Memberships •American Bar Association •Iowa State Bar Association •Polk County Bar Association. Serands clients in West Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher Emanuel James is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, business organizations and transactions, employment law and labor relations and 6 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a degree from University of North Carolina-Greensboro in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Christopher practices in West Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Emanuel James's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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IRS Disputes & Audits

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Christopher Emanuel James is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Iowa →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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 Christopher Emanuel James

Where is Christopher Emanuel James's law office located?
Christopher Emanuel 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 Christopher Emanuel James handle?
Christopher Emanuel James focuses on formation, irs, employment, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Christopher Emanuel James practiced law?
Christopher Emanuel James has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Christopher Emanuel James go to law school?
Christopher Emanuel James earned their education at (JD, 2006); (—).
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Education

JD
Drake University Law School
- 2006
University of North Carolina-Greensboro Class of 2003
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 2006

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