Atty. John Thornley Hemminger

Atty. John Thornley Hemminger

John Thornley Hemminger is a lawyer practicing car accidents, workers compensation, nursing home abuse and 13 other areas of law. John received a B.G.S. degree from University of Iowa in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Thornley Hemminger at a glance

John Thornley Hemminger is a Member based in Des Moines, Iowa, practicing at Law Offices of John T. Hemminger. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1981). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1980) and University of Iowa (B.G.S., 1976). Active member of Iowa State Bar Association State Bar of Wisconsin Association of Trial Lawyers of America Association of Trial Lawyers of Iowa. Serves clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Thornley Hemminger is a lawyer practicing car accidents, workers compensation, nursing home abuse and 13 other areas of law
  • John received a B.G.S. degree from University of Iowa in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • John practices at Law Offices of John T. Hemminger in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

John Thornley Hemminger's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Thornley Hemminger handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

John Thornley Hemminger is one of 32,842 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Iowa →

Truck Accidents

John Thornley Hemminger is one of 4,423 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Iowa →

Wrongful Death

John Thornley Hemminger is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Iowa →

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.

John Thornley Hemminger is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.

John Thornley Hemminger is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 venue, 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 John Thornley Hemminger

Where is John Thornley Hemminger's law office located?
John Thornley Hemminger's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm is Law Offices of John T. Hemminger. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thornley Hemminger handle?
John Thornley Hemminger focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has John Thornley Hemminger practiced law?
John Thornley Hemminger has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did John Thornley Hemminger go to law school?
John Thornley Hemminger earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.G.S., 1976).
How can I contact John Thornley Hemminger for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 1980
B.G.S.
University of Iowa
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1981

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