Atty. James Carl Ellefson
James Carl Ellefson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, mediation and 10 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Wartburg College in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.
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James Carl Ellefson is a Member based in Marshalltown, Iowa, practicing at Moore, McKibben, Goodman, Lorenz & Ellefson, LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1977), U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Iowa and U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. and Eig (1977), and U.S. Supreme Court (1983). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1977) and Wartburg College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Marshall County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers Blackstone Inn of Court. Serands clients in Marshalltown, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Carl Ellefson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, mediation and 10 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Wartburg College in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- James practices at Moore, McKibben, Goodman, Lorenz & Ellefson, LLP in Marshalltown, IA
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James Carl Ellefson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Carl Ellefson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
James Carl Ellefson is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Iowa →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James Carl Ellefson is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice 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 Carl Ellefson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James Carl Ellefson is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Iowa →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James Carl Ellefson is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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 Marshalltown 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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