Atty. David Andrew James

Atty. David Andrew James

David Andrew James is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, commercial litigation. David received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About David Andrew James at a glance

David Andrew James is an Associate based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Nilan Johnson Lewis. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2004) and US District Court, District of Minnesota (2004). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 2004) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Andrew James is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, commercial litigation
  • David received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • David practices at Nilan Johnson Lewis in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

David Andrew James's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Andrew James handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David Andrew James is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Minnesota →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Andrew James is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David Andrew James is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Minneapolis 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Andrew James

Where is David Andrew James's law office located?
David Andrew James's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Nilan Johnson Lewis. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Andrew James handle?
David Andrew James focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has David Andrew James practiced law?
David Andrew James has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did David Andrew James go to law school?
David Andrew James earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact David Andrew James for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota
- 2004
B.A.
Wake Forest University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 2004
US District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 2004

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