Atty. James E Nicholson
James E Nicholson is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities, business and 2 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from Bowdoin College in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN · 47+ Years Experience
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About James E Nicholson at a Glance
James E Nicholson is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1979). Educated at Washington and Lee University (J.D., 1977) and Bowdoin College (A.B., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James E Nicholson
- James E Nicholson is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities, business and 2 other areas of law
- James received a A.B. degree from Bowdoin College in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years
- James practices at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Minneapolis, MN
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James E Nicholson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E Nicholson 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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Mergers & Acquisitions in Minneapolis
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Securities Law in Minneapolis
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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 James E Nicholson
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 James E Nicholson's practice in the field of business, m&a, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James E Nicholson brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and securities, James E Nicholson 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 James E Nicholson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James E Nicholson Handles in Minneapolis
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