Atty. James A. Campbell

Atty. James A. Campbell

James A. Campbell is a lawyer practicing business, estate planning, probate and 1 other area of law.

Council Bluffs Council Bluffs 61 yrs experience 61 year
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About James A. Campbell at a glance

James A. Campbell is an Attorney based in Council Bluffs, Iowa, practicing at Peters Law Firm, P.C.. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1965), U.S. Supreme Court (1975), and Nebraska (2003). Educated at University of Iowa (LL.B. University, 1965) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Pottawattamie County (President, 1992-1993), Iowa State (Chair, Committee on Lawyer Advertising, 1992-1994) and American (Member, Sections on: Business Law Real Property) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Council Bluffs, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James A. Campbell is a lawyer practicing business, estate planning, probate and 1 other area of law
  • James A. received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • James A. practices at Peters Law Firm, P.C. in Council Bluffs, IA

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Campbell's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James A. Campbell is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Iowa →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James A. Campbell is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Iowa →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James A. Campbell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Council Bluffs 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 James A. Campbell

Where is James A. Campbell's law office located?
James A. Campbell's law practice is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The firm is Peters Law Firm, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Campbell handle?
James A. Campbell focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has James A. Campbell practiced law?
James A. Campbell has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did James A. Campbell go to law school?
James A. Campbell earned their education at (LL.B. University, 1965); (B.A., 1962).
How can I contact James A. Campbell for a consultation?
You can contact James A. Campbell 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 James A. Campbell received?
James A. Campbell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B. University
University of Iowa
- 1965
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1965
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1975
Nebraska
Admitted: 2003

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