Atty. James S. Dougherty

Atty. James S. Dougherty

James S. Dougherty is a lawyer practicing municipal government, workers' compensation, personal injury and 2 other areas of law.

Norwalk Norwalk 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

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

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

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 Law

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

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 →

Government & Administrative Law

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James S. Dougherty

Where is James S. Dougherty's law office located?
James S. Dougherty's law practice is located in Norwalk, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James S. Dougherty handle?
James S. Dougherty focuses on personal injury, family law, real estate, workers comp, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has James S. Dougherty practiced law?
James S. Dougherty has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did James S. Dougherty go to law school?
James S. Dougherty earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact James S. Dougherty for a consultation?
You can contact James S. Dougherty directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 1991
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1994

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