Atty. James H. Arenson

Atty. James H. Arenson

Before he was a lawyer, James Arenson spent 22 years in the automotive industry as an auto dealer operator and franchise-holder of the Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo franchises. Drawing from the extensive business experience he gained, he now uses this when counseling his clients.

Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About James H. Arenson at a glance

James H. Arenson is a Shareholder based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, practicing at Arenson Hofmeyer PC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1995), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (1996), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1996), and Nebraska (2019). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of Maine (B.A. Political, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Linn County Bar Association, Iowa State Bar Association Iowa State Bar Referral Service, American Bar Association, Iowa Automobile Dealers Association, National Association of Dealer Counsel (NADC), Nebraska State Bar Association. Serands clients in Cedar Rapids, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Before he was a lawyer, James Arenson spent 22 years in the automotive industry as an auto dealer operator and franchise-holder of the Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo franchises
  • Drawing from the extensive business experience he gained, he now uses this when counseling his clients
  • Today, at his firm Arenson Law Group, PC, James and his team represent a number of clients in a handful of practice areas, including estate planning, family law, divorce, litigation, real estate, construction law, and architect and design law

Practice Areas Explained

James H. Arenson's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

James H. Arenson is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Cedar Rapids 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 H. Arenson

Where is James H. Arenson's law office located?
James H. Arenson's law practice is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The firm is Arenson Hofmeyer PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James H. Arenson handle?
James H. Arenson focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has James H. Arenson practiced law?
James H. Arenson has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did James H. Arenson go to law school?
James H. Arenson earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A. Political, 1972).
How can I contact James H. Arenson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James H. Arenson received?
James H. Arenson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa College of Law
- 1995
B.A. Political
University of Maine
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1996
Nebraska
Admitted: 2019
Illinois
Admitted: 2021
Missouri
Admitted: 2025

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