Atty. James H Patterson

Atty. James H Patterson

James H Patterson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, litigation, intellectual property and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.S.E.E. degree from United States Naval Academy in 1972, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About James H Patterson at a glance

James H Patterson is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Patterson Thuente Pedersen, P.A.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1981) and Minnesota registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. District Court, Distri (1984). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 1981) and United States Naval Academy (B.S.E.E., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James H Patterson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, litigation, intellectual property and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S.E.E. degree from United States Naval Academy in 1972, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices at Patterson Thuente Pedersen, P.A. in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

James H Patterson's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James H Patterson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Minnesota →

Intellectual Property

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

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

Civil Litigation

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

James H Patterson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James H Patterson is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 H Patterson

Where is James H Patterson's law office located?
James H Patterson's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Patterson Thuente Pedersen, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James H Patterson handle?
James H Patterson focuses on real estate, ip, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has James H Patterson practiced law?
James H Patterson has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James H Patterson go to law school?
James H Patterson earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S.E.E., 1972).
How can I contact James H Patterson for a consultation?
You can contact James H Patterson 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 H Patterson received?
James H Patterson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas
- 1981
B.S.E.E.
United States Naval Academy
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1981
Minnesota registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. District Court, Distri
Admitted: 1984

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