Atty. James William Thornton
James William Thornton is a lawyer practicing chapter 13 bankruptcy, chapter 7 bankruptcy, divorce & separation and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Iowa State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.
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James William Thornton is an Attorney based in Ames, Iowa, practicing at Thornton, Coy & Huss, PLLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, chapter 7, probate, and chapter 13. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1997). Educated at Drake University Law School (JD, 1997) and Iowa State University (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Marshall County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Ames, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James William Thornton is a lawyer practicing chapter 13 bankruptcy, chapter 7 bankruptcy, divorce & separation and 5 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Iowa State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
- James practices at Thornton, Coy & Huss, PLLC in Ames, IA
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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 Ames 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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