Atty. James E. Goodson, Jr

Atty. James E. Goodson, Jr

James E. Goodson, Jr is a lawyer practicing consumer finance, litigation, corporate law and 1 other area of law.

Van Meter Van Meter 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About James E. Goodson, Jr at a glance

James E. Goodson, Jr is a employment, business, litigation, and consumer attorney based in Van Meter, Iowa. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (1983), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1983). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1983) and Iowa State University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Van Meter, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James E. Goodson, Jr is a lawyer practicing consumer finance, litigation, corporate law and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Iowa State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • James practices in Van Meter, IA

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Goodson, Jr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Goodson, Jr 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. Goodson, Jr is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Iowa →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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

James E. Goodson, Jr is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

James E. Goodson, Jr is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer 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 Van Meter 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. Goodson, Jr

Where is James E. Goodson, Jr's law office located?
James E. Goodson, Jr's law practice is located in Van Meter, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Goodson, Jr handle?
James E. Goodson, Jr focuses on employment, business, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has James E. Goodson, Jr practiced law?
James E. Goodson, Jr has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did James E. Goodson, Jr go to law school?
James E. Goodson, Jr earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact James E. Goodson, Jr for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James E. Goodson, Jr received?
James E. Goodson, Jr's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 1983
B.A.
Iowa State University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1983

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