Atty. James F Pedersen

Atty. James F Pedersen

James F Pedersen is a lawyer practicing international corporate, mergers and acquisitions, licensing. James received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.

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About James F Pedersen at a glance

James F Pedersen is an Attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, and international. Admitted to practice in Minnesota registered Foreign Lawyer, England and Wales (1975). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1975) and University of Nebraska at Lincoln (B.A. Journalism, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James F Pedersen is a lawyer practicing international corporate, mergers and acquisitions, licensing
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • James practices at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

James F Pedersen's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James F Pedersen is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Minnesota →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James F Pedersen is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Minnesota →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

James F Pedersen is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James F Pedersen

Where is James F Pedersen's law office located?
James F Pedersen's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Dorsey & Whitney LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James F Pedersen handle?
James F Pedersen focuses on business, ip, m&a, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has James F Pedersen practiced law?
James F Pedersen has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did James F Pedersen go to law school?
James F Pedersen earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A. Journalism, 1971).
How can I contact James F Pedersen for a consultation?
You can contact James F Pedersen 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 F Pedersen received?
James F Pedersen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1975
B.A. Journalism
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota registered Foreign Lawyer, England and Wales
Admitted: 1975

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