Founding Partner

James W. Carney

Des Moines, IA

50+ Years Experience

About James

Jim’s practice is focused on client advocacy in two primary areas: civil litigation and legislative affairs. Jim has been involved in over 150 jury trials. He is a member and past president of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Iowa Chapter, whose membership requires certification of trial experience. Additionally, he is a member of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, past chair of the American Bar Association Government Relations Section, and a member of The Advocacy Group (TAG), which is a national and international group of the premier lobbyists in each state and internationally....

Education

J.D.

Drake University Law School

B.A.

University of Iowa

Awards & Recognition

Iowa Golf Hall of Fame

2021

Centerville High School Distinguished Alumni Award

2015

Volunteer of the Year Award from the National I-Club

2009

Iowa State Bar Association Award of Merit

2007

Iowa State Bar Association President’s Award

1997

Professional Associations

American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Iowa ChapterIowa Academy of Trial LawyersAmerican Bar Association Government Relations SectionThe Advocacy Group (TAG)Iowa State Bar AssociationPolk County Bar AssociationAmerican Inns of Court (Blackstone Inns of Court)American Veterinary Medical Law AssociationIowa Veterinary Medical Association (Honorary member)Accountants Association of Iowa (Honorary member)Iowa Interior Design Coalition (Honorary member)Iowa Association of Nurse Anesthetists (Honorary member)American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (Honorary member)National Letterman’s BoardUniversity of Iowa Foundation BoardNational I-Club