Atty. James A Westerhaus

Atty. James A Westerhaus

James A Westerhaus is a lawyer. James received a B.A. degree from College of St.

Hastings Hastings 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About James A Westerhaus at a glance

James A Westerhaus is a Member based in Hastings, Minnesota, practicing at James A. Westerhaus. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1979). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1979) and College of St. Thomas (B.A. University, 1971). Serands clients in Hastings, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James A Westerhaus is a lawyer
  • James received a B.A. degree from College of St. Thomas in 1971, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices at James A. Westerhaus in Hastings, MN

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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James A Westerhaus's law practice is located in Hastings, Minnesota. The firm is James A. Westerhaus. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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James A Westerhaus has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
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James A Westerhaus earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A. University, 1971).
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Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1979
B.A. University
College of St. Thomas
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1979

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