Atty. Randall Jay Shanks
Randall Jay Shanks is a lawyer practicing personal injury, elder law, insurance and 7 other areas of law. Randall received a B.A. degree from Midland Lutheran College in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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Randall Jay Shanks is an Attorney based in Council Bluffs, Iowa, practicing at Shanks Law Firm. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1984) and Nebraska (1984). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1984) and Midland Lutheran College (B.A. Southwestern, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Pottawattamie County, Iowa State, Nebraska State and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of Iowa. Serands clients in Council Bluffs, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Randall Jay Shanks is a lawyer practicing personal injury, elder law, insurance and 7 other areas of law
- Randall received a B.A. degree from Midland Lutheran College in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Randall practices at Shanks Law Firm in Council Bluffs, IA
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Randall Jay Shanks's Areas of Practice
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Randall Jay Shanks 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.
Randall Jay Shanks is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Iowa →
Randall Jay Shanks 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.
Randall Jay Shanks is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Randall Jay Shanks is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Iowa →
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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 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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