Atty. James Douglas Beatty
James Douglas Beatty is a lawyer practicing probate, wills, trusts and 11 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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James Douglas Beatty is an Attorney based in West Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Beatty & Miller, P.C.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1984), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (1985), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1985). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1984) and Iowa State University (B.S., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations American Agricultural Law Association. Serands clients in West Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Douglas Beatty is a lawyer practicing probate, wills, trusts and 11 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
- James practices at Beatty & Miller, P.C. in West Des Moines, IA
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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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 West Des Moines 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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