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BACKGROUND & EDUCATION. James was born and raised in Ames, Iowa. After graduating from Ames High School, James obtained his undergraduate education from the University of Iowa. As an undergrad candidate, James was active in various student organizations including representing the University of Iowa at the MACURH Regional Conference and serving a year term as president of the University’s honors residence hall association. In May 2007, James received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa with high distinction, graduating with a major in Political Science and a minor in Philosophy. James attended law school at the University of Iowa. While in law school, James was active in various student organizations and participated in trial advocacy and appellate advocacy programs. James graduated law school in 2010 earning a J.D. with high distinction.. PRACTICE OVERVIEW. James joined Wiedenfeld & McLaughlin following his graduation from law school in 2010. As an associate for the firm, James handles various matters for his clients including divorce and other family law matters such as disputes regard custody and child support, automobile accident cases, dramshop liability claims and other cases involving injuries allegedly caused by intoxicated individuals, insurance coverage disputes, construction liability, and personal injuries cases such as dog bites, assaults, and slips and falls. James also advises clients on estate planning and probate matters including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and will administration.. James is admitted to practice law in all Iowa state courts as well as in the United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. He is also a member of the Iowa and Polk County Bar associations.. PERSONAL INTERESTS. Outside of his professional endeavors, James remains active in the community. James is a board member of the local Kiwanis Club and is an Angel in the Outfield through the Ankeny Miracle League. James has also served as a judge for various debate and mock trial competitions. In addition, he is a donor through the National Marrow Donor Program and advocates that everyone gets tested to see if they might “be the match.”

I graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2005 and am currently licensed to practice law in the State of Iowa.  I practice primarily in litigation, including but not limited to workers' compensation and personal injury.

The search for an attorney does not have to be a lengthy process. With many legal problems, time is of the essence. You need an advocate who has developed cases, conducted trials and negotiated with insurance companies in the past and knows their tactics. If you are going through the pain of physical injury, uncertainty when it comes to your future and stress from dealing with insurers, you need to get the help you need now.. I have lectured before groups of attorneys all over the state of Iowa. The number and scope of topics presented are diverse and include the following.

I joined Hupy and Abraham as an Associate Attorney in 2018. I have extensive experience handling personal injury and workers' compensation matters.

Scott Ruel is an attorney located in Madisonville, Louisiana. He is admitted to the Louisiana state bar and graduated from Columbus School of Law in Washington, D.C. He is the owner of The Ruel Law Firm in Madisonville, LA. Mr. Ruel specializes in personal injury law, successions, criminal law, DUI, possession and traffic tickets. Our firm takes cases in all parishes. Free consultations on traffic tickets. We also accept credit cards by phone and email link. If you need legal assistance and want to speak with Mr. Ruel now, call our office at 985-845-7031or visit us at .