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About James P. Moriarty at a glance
James P. Moriarty is a Senior Associate based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1982), Maine (1983), and Iowa U.S. District Court, District of Maine U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Dist (1996). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1982) and Suffolk University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (A.B. Ars, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Massachusetts Bar Association Maine Bar Association Iowa Bar Association American Bar Association Iowa State Bar Association Linn County Bar Association Aroostook County (ME) Bar Association Howard County Bar Association Iowa Public Defender Association. Provides legal services in French Italian. Serands clients in Cedar Rapids, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James P. Moriarty is a lawyer practicing adoption, probate & estate planning, family law and 9 other areas of law
- James received a A.B. degree from Suffolk University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
- James practices in Cedar Rapids, IA
Practice Areas Explained
James P. Moriarty's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James P. Moriarty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James P. Moriarty is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Iowa →
James P. Moriarty is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Iowa →
James P. Moriarty is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Iowa →
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 →
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 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 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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