Atty. James A Schaps

Atty. James A Schaps

James A Schaps is a lawyer practicing car accidents, corporate law, business litigation and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from College of St.

St. Paul St. Paul 41 Years Experience 41 year
Call (651) 758-0869

Profile Summary

About James A Schaps at a glance

James A Schaps is a Member based in St. Paul, Minnesota, practicing at Hansen, Dordell, Bradt, Odlaug & Bradt, P.L.L.P.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, business, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1985), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1985), and Wisconsin (1991). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1984) and College of St. Thomas (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Ramsey County and Minnesota State Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin and Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association. Serves clients in St. Paul, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James A Schaps is a lawyer practicing car accidents, corporate law, business litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from College of St. Thomas in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices at Hansen, Dordell, Bradt, Odlaug & Bradt, P.L.L.P. in St. Paul, MN

Practice Areas Explained

James A Schaps's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

James A Schaps is one of 32,842 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Minnesota →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James A Schaps is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James A Schaps is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James A Schaps is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

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

James A Schaps is one of 409,070 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 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James A Schaps

Where is James A Schaps's law office located?
James A Schaps's law practice is located in St. Paul, Minnesota. The firm is Hansen, Dordell, Bradt, Odlaug & Bradt, P.L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A Schaps handle?
James A Schaps focuses on car accidents, personal injury, business, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has James A Schaps practiced law?
James A Schaps has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James A Schaps go to law school?
James A Schaps earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact James A Schaps for a consultation?
You can contact James A Schaps 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 James A Schaps received?
James A Schaps's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1984
B.A.
College of St. Thomas
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1985
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1991

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