Atty. James Steadman Blackburn
James Steadman Blackburn is a lawyer practicing trial practice, family law, personal injury and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Colorado in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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James Steadman Blackburn is an Associate based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1981), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1981). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1979) and University of Colorado (B.S. University, 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Polk County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations Association of Trial Lawyers of Iowa The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Steadman Blackburn is a lawyer practicing trial practice, family law, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from University of Colorado in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- James practices in Des Moines, IA
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James Steadman Blackburn's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Steadman Blackburn 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 Steadman Blackburn 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 Steadman Blackburn is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Iowa →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James Steadman Blackburn is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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 Steadman Blackburn is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Iowa →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Steadman Blackburn is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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