James P. Hayes

Hayes Lorenzen Biderman Lawyers, PLC

Iowa City, IA

61+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

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About James

James P. Hayes is a founding partner at Hayes Lorenzen Biderman Lawyers, PLC, with over 60 years of experience in trial practice. He previously served as Iowa Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety and Director of the Iowa Crime Commission. His practice focuses on personal injury cases, including medical neglect, vehicular accidents, product failures, and brain injuries, notably representing athletes with CTE. He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers.

Licensed States

Iowa

Education

J.D.

University of Iowa College of Law

Major: History

Loras College

Awards & Recognition

American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow

1990

Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers Fellow

1980

Best Lawyers of America

Professional Associations

American College of Trial LawyersIowa Academy of Trial LawyersIowa State Bar AssociationAmerican Bar AssociationJohnson County Bar AssociationAmerican Association of JusticeIowa Association of JusticeAmerican Society of Law and MedicineDean Mason Ladd Inn of CourtUniversity of Iowa Museum of Art (Members Council)University of Iowa Museum of Art (Advisory Board)University of Iowa Museum of Arts (President, Advisory Board)University Athletic Club (Board of Directors)Friends of Historic Preservation (Board of Directors)President’s Club, University of IowaDevelopment Council, Loras CollegeAdvisory Board, REACH (Realizing Education and Career Hopes) at University of IowaBoard of Directors, Iowa City UNESCO City of LiteratureBoard of Directors, I CAN READIowa Arts CouncilGrant Wood Art Colony National Advisory BoardUniversity of Iowa I ClubJohnson County Democratic PartyJohnson County Regional Planning CommissionIowa City Historic CommissionAmerican Association of Representatives of Professional AthletesPhi Delta Phi legal fraternityPhi Alpha Theta, history fraternity