Atty. James Russell Wainwright
James Russell Wainwright is a lawyer practicing civil rights, elder law, election campaigns & political law and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years.
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James Russell Wainwright is a Member based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on litigation, civil rights, elder law, and government. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1999). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1999) and Boston College (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations Iowa Defense Counsel Association Defense Research Institute Iowa Municipal Attorneys Association Blackstone Inn of Court. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Russell Wainwright is a lawyer practicing civil rights, elder law, election campaigns & political law and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years
- James practices at Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. in Des Moines, IA
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Russell Wainwright is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
James Russell Wainwright is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Iowa →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
James Russell Wainwright is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Iowa →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James Russell Wainwright is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Iowa →
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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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