Atty. James A. Dorothy

Atty. James A. Dorothy

James A. Dorothy is a lawyer practicing probate, tort law, real estate and 1 other area of law.

Keosauqua Keosauqua 67 yrs experience 67 year
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Profile Summary

About James A. Dorothy at a glance

James A. Dorothy is a Member based in Keosauqua, Iowa, practicing at Dorothy, Lytle, Cronk & Miller. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, real estate, and education. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1959). Educated at Iowa State University (LL.B., 1959) and Iowa State University (B.S., 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Iowa State Bar Association. Serands clients in Keosauqua, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James A. Dorothy is a lawyer practicing probate, tort law, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1956, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • James practices at Dorothy, Lytle, Cronk & Miller in Keosauqua, IA

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Dorothy's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James A. Dorothy is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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.

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

Real Estate Law

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

James A. Dorothy is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Iowa →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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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 Keosauqua 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. Dorothy

Where is James A. Dorothy's law office located?
James A. Dorothy's law practice is located in Keosauqua, Iowa. The firm is Dorothy, Lytle, Cronk & Miller. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Dorothy handle?
James A. Dorothy focuses on probate, personal injury, real estate, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has James A. Dorothy practiced law?
James A. Dorothy has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did James A. Dorothy go to law school?
James A. Dorothy earned their education at (LL.B., 1959); (B.S., 1956).
How can I contact James A. Dorothy for a consultation?
You can contact James A. Dorothy 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. Dorothy received?
James A. Dorothy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Iowa State University
- 1959
B.S.
Iowa State University
- 1956

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1959

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