Atty. George L May

Atty. George L May

George L May is a lawyer practicing commercial law, civil litigation, small business law and 6 other areas of law. George received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1963, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Hastings Hastings 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About George L May at a glance

George L May is a Member based in Hastings, Minnesota, practicing at May & O'Brien, LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on contracts, estate planning, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1970), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota and U.S. Supreme Court (1973), and U.S. Tax Court (1988). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1970) and University of Minnesota (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dakota County and Minnesota State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Hastings, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • George L May is a lawyer practicing commercial law, civil litigation, small business law and 6 other areas of law
  • George received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1963, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • George practices at May & O'Brien, LLP in Hastings, MN

Practice Areas Explained

George L May's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases George L May handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

George L May is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Minnesota →

Employment Law

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

George L May 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.

George L May is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

George L May 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 Hastings 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 George L May

Where is George L May's law office located?
George L May's law practice is located in Hastings, Minnesota. The firm is May & O'Brien, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does George L May handle?
George L May focuses on contracts, estate planning, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has George L May practiced law?
George L May has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did George L May go to law school?
George L May earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact George L May for a consultation?
You can contact George L May directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has George L May received?
George L May's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota
- 1970
B.A.
University of Minnesota
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1988

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