Atty. James E. Brick

Atty. James E. Brick

James E. Brick is a lawyer practicing administrative law, annexation, environmental law and 6 other areas of law.

West Des Moines West Des Moines 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About James E. Brick at a glance

James E. Brick is a Shareholder based in West Des Moines, Iowa. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on employment, zoning, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1970), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1970), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (1975), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1982). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1970) and University of Maryland (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Iowa State Bar Association American Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in West Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James E. Brick is a lawyer practicing administrative law, annexation, environmental law and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • James practices in West Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Brick's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James E. Brick is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Iowa →

Land Use & Zoning

James E. Brick is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Iowa →

Environmental Law

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

James E. Brick 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 E. Brick is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James E. Brick

Where is James E. Brick's law office located?
James E. Brick's law practice is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Brick handle?
James E. Brick focuses on employment, zoning, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has James E. Brick practiced law?
James E. Brick has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did James E. Brick go to law school?
James E. Brick earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact James E. Brick for a consultation?
You can contact James E. Brick 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 E. Brick received?
James E. Brick's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 1970
B.A.
University of Maryland
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1984
Nebraska
Admitted: 1989

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