James R. Colwell

Attorney at Law

Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Phone: 515-283-2116
Fax: 515-244-6206
Email​: [email protected]
James is a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He is a proud alumnus of The University of Iowa where he received his B.B.A. in Accounting with a minor in Political Science. Following a brief exposure to public accounting, he returned to The University of Iowa where he received his law degree with distinction. In law school, James was the William E. Riley Workers’ Compensation Scholarship recipient based on his knowledge and development of Iowa Workers’ Compensation law.
 
Upon graduating, James assisted injured Iowans, workers, and veterans in obtaining the compensation and benefits that each deserved. James also has experience assisting the insurance industry through defending employers and their respective insurance carriers against claims for policy benefits. James’ long-standing passion and desire to help injured and disabled Iowans led him to the Law Offices of John T. Hemminger. At Hemminger Law, James works tirelessly in assisting Iowans who have been injured or are disabled in obtaining the compensation to which they are entitled.
 
James and his wife Megan live in Des Moines with their two children. In their spare time their family enjoys traveling, cooking, cheering on the Hawkeyes, and spending time with their two lovable dogs, Addy and Lucy.
 
If you have any questions regarding personal injury, disability, or work-place injuries, contact the Law Offices of John T. Hemminger at (515) 283-2116. James and his fellow attorneys are here to help you understand your rights.​

​Areas of Practice

  • Personal Injury
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Social Security Disability
​Bar Admissions
  • Iowa, 2014
  • Federal District Court for the Northern and​ Southern District of Iowa,          2017
  • United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, 2017
Appointments
  • Grievance Commission Member of the Supreme Court of Iowa -                    Current
  • Workers’ Compensation Section Council Member of the Iowa Bar                  Association - Current
  • Public Relations Committee Member of the Iowa Bar Association -               Current
Professional Associations
  • NOSSCR
  • Iowa Association for Justice
  • The Iowa Bar Association
  • Polk County Bar Association
Education
  • The University of Iowa College of Law
    •  -JD with Distinction, 2014
    •  -William E. Riley Workers’ Compensation Scholarship Recipient
  • The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business
    •   -BBA Accounting with Political Science Minor, 2011

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2454 S.W. 9th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50315-1904
​Phone: 515-283-2116
Fax: 515-244-6206