Atty. Jim R. Sween
Jim R. Sween is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, probate law, real estate law and 1 other area of law.
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Jim R. Sween is a Shareholder based in Eldora, Iowa, practicing at Sween & Tilton, P.C.. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on probate, family law, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1969). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1969) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Hardin County (President, 1975-1978), Iowa State and American Bar Associations Bar Association of the Second (B) Judicial District. Serands clients in Eldora, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jim R. Sween is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, probate law, real estate law and 1 other area of law
- Jim received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1967, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Jim practices at Sween & Tilton, P.C. in Eldora, IA
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Jim R. Sween is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Iowa →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Jim R. Sween is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Iowa →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Jim R. Sween is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →
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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 Eldora 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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