Atty. Brian D. Alton
Member, Board of Trustees, Jeremiah Program 2005-Present. Member, Board of Trustees, The House of Hope Presbyterian Church, 2009-Present.
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About Brian D. Alton at a glance
Brian D. Alton is a Member based in St. Paul, Minnesota, practicing at McClay Alton, P.L.L.P.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1982), U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1982), Minnesota (1983), and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1983). Educated at Hamline University (J.D., 1982) and University of Wisconsin-River Falls (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Minnesota and Wisconsin State Bar Associations. Serands clients in St. Paul, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Member, Board of Trustees, Jeremiah Program 2005-Present
- Member, Board of Trustees, The House of Hope Presbyterian Church, 2009-Present
- Member, Board of Trustees, Presbytery of Twin Cities Area, 2005-2011
- Member, Board of Zoning Appeals, 1991-2000 and Planning Commission, 2000-2011, City of St. Paul
- Mediator, The Mediation Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1986-1996
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Brian D. Alton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Brian D. Alton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Minnesota →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Minnesota
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Paul are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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