Atty. James S. Dougherty
James S. Dougherty is a lawyer practicing municipal government, workers' compensation, personal injury and 2 other areas of law.
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About James S. Dougherty at a glance
James S. Dougherty is a personal injury, family law, real estate, workers comp, and government attorney based in Norwalk, Iowa. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1992) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1994). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1991) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Norwalk, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James S. Dougherty is a lawyer practicing municipal government, workers' compensation, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
- James practices in Norwalk, IA
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James S. Dougherty's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James S. Dougherty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 S. Dougherty is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James S. Dougherty is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Iowa →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James S. Dougherty is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Iowa →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James S. Dougherty is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Iowa →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James S. Dougherty 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 Norwalk 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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