Atty. David James Franks

Atty. David James Franks

Mr. David James Franks is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, litigation and 5 other areas of law.

Davenport Davenport 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About David James Franks at a glance

David James Franks is a medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and litigation attorney based in Davenport, Iowa. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1978), Illinois (1990), Texas (1992), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit , U.S. Supreme (1992). Educated at University of Tulsa (J.D., 1977) and University of Tulsa (B.S.Ed., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Davenport, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. David James Franks is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • David James received a B.S.Ed. degree from University of Tulsa in 1970, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • David James practices in Davenport, IA

Practice Areas Explained

David James Franks's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

David James Franks is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Iowa →

Wrongful Death

David James Franks is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Iowa →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David James Franks is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Civil Litigation

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

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

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 Davenport 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 David James Franks

Where is David James Franks's law office located?
David James Franks's law practice is located in Davenport, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David James Franks handle?
David James Franks focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has David James Franks practiced law?
David James Franks has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did David James Franks go to law school?
David James Franks earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S.Ed., 1970).
How can I contact David James Franks for a consultation?
You can contact David James Franks 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.
What awards or recognition has David James Franks received?
David James Franks's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tulsa
- 1977
B.S.Ed.
University of Tulsa
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1978
Illinois
Admitted: 1990
Texas
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit , U.S. Supreme
Admitted: 1992

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