Atty. James W. Carney
James W. Carney is a lawyer practicing legislative law, administrative law, personal injury and 13 other areas of law.
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About James W. Carney at a glance
James W. Carney is a Senior Attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Carney & Appleby, P.L.C.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1975) and U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Iowa, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, U.S. Tax (1975). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 1975) and University of Iowa (B.A. Liberal, 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James W. Carney is a lawyer practicing legislative law, administrative law, personal injury and 13 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years
- James practices at Carney & Appleby, P.L.C. in Des Moines, IA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W. Carney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
James W. Carney is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Iowa →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James W. Carney is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Iowa →
James W. Carney 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 W. Carney is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James W. Carney is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 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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