Atty. James E Ballenthin
James E Ballenthin is a lawyer practicing corporate law, commercial law, estate planning and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.
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James E Ballenthin is a Principal based in Backus, Minnesota, practicing at James E. Ballenthin. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Minnesota U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (1972). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1972) and University of Minnesota (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hennepin County, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations Motor Carrier Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Backus, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James E Ballenthin is a lawyer practicing corporate law, commercial law, estate planning and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- James practices at James E. Ballenthin in Backus, MN
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James E Ballenthin is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Minnesota →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James E Ballenthin is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James E Ballenthin is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Minnesota →
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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 Backus 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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