Atty. Dwight W. James

Atty. Dwight W. James

Dwight W. James is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, wrongful death law, medical malpractice and 3 other areas of law.

Des Moines Des Moines 65 yrs experience 65 year
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About Dwight W. James at a glance

Dwight W. James is an Attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at The James Law Firm, P.C.. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1961) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circu (1961). Educated at Drake University (LL.B., 1961) and Texas College of Arts & Industries (B.B.A., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dwight W. James is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, wrongful death law, medical malpractice and 3 other areas of law
  • Dwight received a B.B.A. degree from Texas College of Arts & Industries in 1958, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • Dwight practices at The James Law Firm, P.C. in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Dwight W. James's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dwight W. James 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.

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

Wrongful Death

Dwight W. James 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.

Dwight W. James 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.

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

Product Liability

Dwight W. James is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 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 Dwight W. James

Where is Dwight W. James's law office located?
Dwight W. James's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm is The James Law Firm, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dwight W. James handle?
Dwight W. James focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Dwight W. James practiced law?
Dwight W. James has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did Dwight W. James go to law school?
Dwight W. James earned their education at (LL.B., 1961); (B.B.A., 1958).
How can I contact Dwight W. James for a consultation?
You can contact Dwight W. 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.
What awards or recognition has Dwight W. James received?
Dwight W. James's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Drake University
- 1961
B.B.A.
Texas College of Arts & Industries
- 1958

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1961
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circu
Admitted: 1961

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