Atty. Gregory J Schaefer
Gregory J Schaefer is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, securities litigation, appellate and 1 other area of law. Gregory received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Appellate & More Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN · 41+ Years Experience
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About Gregory J Schaefer at a Glance
Gregory J Schaefer is a business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1985), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1985), U.S. District Court, District of Arizona and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1997), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1999). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1984) and Boston College (A.B., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gregory J Schaefer
- Gregory J Schaefer is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, securities litigation, appellate and 1 other area of law
- Gregory received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Gregory practices in Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas Explained
Gregory J Schaefer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gregory J Schaefer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Minneapolis.
Business & Corporate Law in Minneapolis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Minneapolis
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate Practice in Minneapolis
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Minneapolis
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 venue, 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.
Minneapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Minneapolis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Minneapolis Choose Gregory J Schaefer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Gregory J Schaefer's practice in the field of business, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gregory J Schaefer brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Minnesota, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, and U.S. District Court, District of Arizona and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, Gregory J Schaefer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and appellate, Gregory J Schaefer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis-based practice means Gregory J Schaefer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Gregory J Schaefer Handles in Minneapolis
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