Atty. James P. Moriarty
James P. Moriarty is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, general practice and 2 other areas of law.
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James P. Moriarty is a wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, and litigation attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1982), Maine (1983), and Iowa (1996). Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- James P. Moriarty is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, general practice and 2 other areas of law
- James has been licensed for 44 years
- James practices in Des Moines, IA
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James P. Moriarty is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Iowa →
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 P. Moriarty is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James P. Moriarty is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Iowa →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James P. Moriarty is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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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