Background
Kramer, James L. was born on February 22, 1948 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States.
Kramer, James L. was born on February 22, 1948 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States.
Stanford University (Bachelor of Arts, 1970). University of Minnesota (Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1973). Appointed to Iowa Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Rules of Criminal Procedure, 1976-1977, 1977-1981.
Worked at Johnson, Erb, Bice, Kramer, Good & Mulholland, Professional Corporation (Fort Dodge, Iowa) specializing in General Practice Before all State and Federal Courts. Personal Injury, Corporation, Utility, Labor, Insurance, Real Estate and Probate Law. Trials and Appeals.
Admitted to the bar, 1973, Iowa and United States.
District Court, Northern District of Iowa.
1974, United States. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit. 1980, United States. District Court, Southern District of Iowa.
1982, United States. Supreme Court. Appointed to Iowa Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Rules of Criminal Procedure, 1976-1977, 1977-1981.
Member: Webster County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations.
Iowa Trial Lawyers Association. The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. The firm traces its origin to its founder, Arthur H. Johnson, who commenced practicing law in 1948.
In 1964, Mr.
Johnson and the Burnquist Law Firm merged, becoming Johnson, Burnquist, Flattery and McCormick. Former partners in the firm have become both Iowa Supreme Court Justices and Iowa District Court Justices. Present partners in the firm have served as officers and board members of state and local bar associations as well as numerous community boards and organizations.
The firm provides experienced attorneys at the shareholder level and well-trained and supervised associate attorneys and legal assistants.
Member: Webster County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations. Iowa Trial Lawyers Association. The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.