Atty. James A. Dorothy
James A. Dorothy is a lawyer practicing probate, tort law, real estate and 1 other area of law.
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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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- 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
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Dorothy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
James A. Dorothy is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Iowa →
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 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 attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
James A. Dorothy is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Iowa →
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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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