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