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James M. Powers is an Attorney based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, practforg at James Merrill Powers. They haand 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in Iowa U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1967). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1967) and University of Iowa (B.B.A., 1964). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Actiand member of Linn County, Iowa State and American (Member, Litigation Section) Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Defense Research and Trial Lawyers Association Iowa Association of Workers' Compensation Lawyers. Serands clients in Cedar Rapids, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James M. Powers is a lawyer
- James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
- James practices at James Merrill Powers in Cedar Rapids, IA
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Why local counsel matters in Iowa
Practforg law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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