Atty. James M. Stanton

Atty. James M. Stanton

James M. Stanton is a lawyer practicing civil practice, corporate law, municipal law and 2 other areas of law.

Clear Lake Clear Lake 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About James M. Stanton at a glance

James M. Stanton is an Attorney based in Clear Lake, Iowa, practicing at Stanton & Sorensen. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1969). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1969) and University of Notre Dame (B.S., 1966). Active member of Cerro Gordo County (Secretary, 1972 President, 1988), Second Judicial District, Iowa State and American Bar Associations Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Clear Lake, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James M. Stanton is a lawyer practicing civil practice, corporate law, municipal law and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • James practices at Stanton & Sorensen in Clear Lake, IA

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Stanton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Stanton 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.

James M. Stanton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James M. Stanton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Iowa →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James M. Stanton is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Iowa →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James M. Stanton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James M. Stanton is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Clear Lake 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 M. Stanton

Where is James M. Stanton's law office located?
James M. Stanton's law practice is located in Clear Lake, Iowa. The firm is Stanton & Sorensen. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Stanton handle?
James M. Stanton focuses on business, real estate, tax, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has James M. Stanton practiced law?
James M. Stanton has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did James M. Stanton go to law school?
James M. Stanton earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.S., 1966).
How can I contact James M. Stanton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1969
B.S.
University of Notre Dame
- 1966

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1969

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