Atty. James A. Thomas

Atty. James A. Thomas

James A. Thomas is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, state, local and municipal law, health care and 1 other area of law.

Council Bluffs Council Bluffs 59 yrs experience 59 year
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About James A. Thomas at a glance

James A. Thomas is an Attorney based in Council Bluffs, Iowa, practicing at Peters Law Firm, P.C.. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1967). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1967) and Morningside College (B.S., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Mills County, Iowa State, Southwest Iowa (President, 1987-1988) and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Council Bluffs, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James A. Thomas is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, state, local and municipal law, health care and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Morningside College in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • James practices at Peters Law Firm, P.C. in Council Bluffs, IA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James A. Thomas is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Iowa →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James A. Thomas is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Iowa →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

James A. Thomas is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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. Thomas

Where is James A. Thomas's law office located?
James A. Thomas'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. Thomas handle?
James A. Thomas focuses on litigation, environmental, government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has James A. Thomas practiced law?
James A. Thomas has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did James A. Thomas go to law school?
James A. Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.S., 1964).
How can I contact James A. Thomas for a consultation?
You can contact James A. Thomas 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. Thomas received?
James A. Thomas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1967
B.S.
Morningside College
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1967

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