Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Mason City, IA
McGuire Law has provided dedicated legal representation for over four decades, combining extensive trial experience with a client-focused approach. Our firm prioritizes personalized advocacy, handling complex cases in personal injury and criminal defense while maintaining a strong track record of successful verdicts and settlements. We serve clients across Iowa with compassionate counsel, emphasizing transparency and contingency fee arrangements to ensure accessible justice. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in millions recovered for clients and recognition within the legal community for tenacious, ethical representation. 
Services
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
OWI Defense
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of legal experience in Iowa courts
- Millions recovered in verdicts and settlements
- Free initial consultation for all cases
- Contingency fee basis: no payment unless we win
- Compassionate, trial-tested advocacy for complex cases
What people say
Amazing job
HIGHLY recommend
Really cares
Best representation
Responsive team
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients in personal injury cases resulting from accidents, medical malpractice, or defective products. Our focus is securing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering through settlements or litigation. With decades of trial experience, we handle catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and complex liability disputes across Iowa.
Criminal Defense
Our firm defends clients against felony and misdemeanor charges including DUI, drug offenses, and violent crimes. We provide aggressive representation to protect rights and minimize penalties through trial advocacy or plea negotiations. Services include OWI defense, juvenile cases, and white-collar crime representation.
Medical Malpractice
We pursue compensation for victims of medical errors such as birth injuries, surgical mistakes, and misdiagnoses. Our cases involve complex litigation against healthcare providers to recover damages for long-term care and emotional distress. We handle cases involving cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, and other preventable injuries.
Wrongful Death
We assist families in seeking justice for loved ones lost due to negligence or misconduct. Our representation includes proving liability in accidents, medical errors, or workplace incidents to recover funeral costs, lost income, and emotional damages through jury trials or settlements.
OWI Defense
We defend clients charged with operating while intoxicated in Iowa, including first-time and repeat offenses. Our strategies challenge chemical test accuracy, procedural violations, and sentencing enhancements. We represent clients in license revocation hearings and probation violations related to OWI charges.
People
James P. McGuire
Attorney at Law
With over 40 years of legal experience, James P. McGuire specializes in personal injury and criminal defense in Iowa. A graduate of Creighton University School of Law, he is a member of the Iowa Association of Justice and American Association for Justice. He focuses on trial advocacy and has recovered millions for clients.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Mason City, Algona, and Charles City in Iowa, handling cases statewide.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free case evaluations for all personal injury and criminal defense matters.
How are fees structured?
We work on a contingency fee basis for injury cases, meaning no payment unless we win.
What experience do you have in OWI cases?
Our attorney has 40+ years of experience defending OWI charges in Iowa courts with proven results.
Can you handle complex medical malpractice cases?
Yes, we specialize in complex malpractice litigation, including birth injuries and surgical errors.
