Atty. James Henson Snelson

Atty. James Henson Snelson

James Henson Snelson is a lawyer practicing licensing, commercial, mergers and acquisitions and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1988, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About James Henson Snelson at a glance

James Henson Snelson is a Shareholder based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1997). Educated at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis (J.D., 1997) and Purdue University (B.S. Accounting, 1988). Active member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Henson Snelson is a lawyer practicing licensing, commercial, mergers and acquisitions and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1988, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

James Henson Snelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Henson Snelson 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 Henson Snelson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Minnesota →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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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 Henson Snelson

Where is James Henson Snelson's law office located?
James Henson Snelson's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Henson Snelson handle?
James Henson Snelson focuses on business, ip, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has James Henson Snelson practiced law?
James Henson Snelson has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James Henson Snelson go to law school?
James Henson Snelson earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S. Accounting, 1988).
How can I contact James Henson Snelson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
- 1997
B.S. Accounting
Purdue University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1997

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