Atty. John Wayne Kocourek

Atty. John Wayne Kocourek

John Wayne Kocourek is a lawyer practicing general litigation, plaintiff's personal injury, workers compensation and 2 other areas of law. John Wayne received a B.S. degree from University of Nebraska in 1973, and has been licensed for 44 years.

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About John Wayne Kocourek at a glance

John Wayne Kocourek is an Attorney based in Council Bluffs, Iowa, practicing at John W Kocourek P C. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, ssd, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1982), Nebraska (1982), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1982). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1982) and University of Nebraska (B.S. University, 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Iowa State and Nebraska State Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Council Bluffs, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Wayne Kocourek is a lawyer practicing general litigation, plaintiff's personal injury, workers compensation and 2 other areas of law
  • John Wayne received a B.S. degree from University of Nebraska in 1973, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • John Wayne practices at John W. Kocourek P.C. in Council Bluffs, IA

Practice Areas Explained

John Wayne Kocourek's Areas of Practice

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

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 Wayne Kocourek is one of 264,852 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 Wayne Kocourek is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Iowa →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

John Wayne Kocourek is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Iowa →

Securities Law

John Wayne Kocourek is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Iowa →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Wayne Kocourek is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Council Bluffs 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Wayne Kocourek

Where is John Wayne Kocourek's law office located?
John Wayne Kocourek's law practice is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The firm is John W Kocourek P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Wayne Kocourek handle?
John Wayne Kocourek focuses on personal injury, workers comp, ssd, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has John Wayne Kocourek practiced law?
John Wayne Kocourek has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John Wayne Kocourek go to law school?
John Wayne Kocourek earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S. University, 1973).
How can I contact John Wayne Kocourek for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Wayne Kocourek received?
John Wayne Kocourek's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 1982
B.S. University
University of Nebraska
- 1973

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1982
Nebraska
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Admitted: 1982

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