Atty. James Howard Smith
James Howard Smith is a lawyer practicing municipal finance law, health care, litigation and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from Simpson College in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.
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James Howard Smith is a Partner based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1997) and Iowa (2002). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1997) and Simpson College (B.A. Accounting, 1994). Active member of Indiana State Bar Association National Association of Bond Lawyers. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Howard Smith is a lawyer practicing municipal finance law, health care, litigation and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Simpson College in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
- James practices at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Des Moines, IA
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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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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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 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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