Atty. James E. Goodman
James E. Goodman is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, real estate and 2 other areas of law.
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James E. Goodman is a Shareholder based in Dubuque, Iowa. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1988), Illinois (2001), and U.S. Tax Court (2004). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1988) and Illinois State University (B.S., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Dubuque County, Iowa State (Member, Sections on: Probate and Trust Law), Illinois State and American (Member, Sections on: Real Property, Taxation and Young Lawyers Division) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Dubuque, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James E. Goodman is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, real estate and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- James practices in Dubuque, IA
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James E. Goodman is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Iowa →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James E. Goodman is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Iowa →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James E. Goodman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James E. Goodman is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Iowa →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
James E. Goodman is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 Dubuque 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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