Atty. James M. Hood

Atty. James M. Hood

James M. Hood is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents and injuries, workers compensation.

Davenport Davenport 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About James M. Hood at a glance

James M. Hood is an Attorney based in Davenport, Iowa, practicing at James M. Hood. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1970), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1970), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (1972), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1973). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1970) and Drake University (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Davenport, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James M. Hood is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents and injuries, workers compensation
  • James received a B.A. degree from Drake University in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • James practices at James M. Hood in Davenport, IA

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Hood's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

James M. Hood is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Iowa →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James M. Hood is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James M. Hood is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Davenport 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.

Looking for additional Iowa attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Davenport or all attorneys in Iowa.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James M. Hood

Where is James M. Hood's law office located?
James M. Hood's law practice is located in Davenport, Iowa. The firm is James M. Hood. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Hood handle?
James M. Hood focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has James M. Hood practiced law?
James M. Hood has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did James M. Hood go to law school?
James M. Hood earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact James M. Hood for a consultation?
You can contact James M. Hood directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James M. Hood received?
James M. Hood's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 1970
B.A.
Drake University
- 1967

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1978

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