Atty. James Hess
As the founder of Hess & Jendro Law Office, P.A., I have over 20 years of legal experience and focus primarily on business and real estate law. I spend significant time handling commercial transactions for businesses, banks and title insurers and represent numerous clients in the litigation of contract, business and real estate matters.
Business and Corporate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Elk River, MN · 32+ Years Experience
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About James Hess at a Glance
James Hess is a Founder based in Elk River, Minnesota, practicing at Hess & Jendro Law Office, P.A.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, formation, contracts, chapter 13, and business. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1994), United States District Court, District of Minnesota (1994), United States Court of Appeals (1994), and United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1998). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S. Economics, 1988). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Minnesota State Bar Association. Serves clients in Elk River, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Hess
- As the founder of Hess & Jendro Law Office, P.A., I have over 20 years of legal experience and focus primarily on business and real estate law
- I spend significant time handling commercial transactions for businesses, banks and title insurers and represent numerous clients in the litigation of contract, business and real estate matters
- I also practie in the areas of estate planning and probate
- In my spare time, I love nordic skiing and am an avid fisherman/outdoorsman
- I enjoy spending time with my two sons at our cabin in Ely, Minnesota
- I’m currently serving as vice president of the Upper Mississippi Smallmouth Club
- I also serve on the Elk River “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” Committee for Business and Employment
- I also have served as a ski parent/ assistant coach for the Minnesota Youth Cross Country Ski League
Representative Clients
- The Bank of Elk River, a Minnesota corporation M&O Fabricating, Inc. Old Republic National Title Insurance Corporation SRW Products, Inc., a Nevada corporation Elk River Chamber of Commerce, 2000 - present
- Graduate of the Elk River Leadership program
- Pro-bono legal services through Central Minnesota Legal Services 1997 - present
- Recipient of Letters of Commendation from three Governors
- Member of the Minnesota State Bar Association
- Qualified MN State Arbitrator
Practice Areas Explained
James Hess's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Hess handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Elk River.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Elk River
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Business Formation in Elk River
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Contracts in Elk River
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Elk River
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Business & Corporate Law in Elk River
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Elk River
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 Elk River 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.
Elk River Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Elk River-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 Elk River Choose James Hess
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 Hess's practice in the field of chapter 7, formation, contracts, chapter 13, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Hess brings 32+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Minnesota, United States District Court, District of Minnesota, and United States Court of Appeals, James Hess can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering chapter 7, formation, and contracts, James Hess can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Elk River
A Elk River-based practice means James Hess attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues James Hess Handles in Elk River
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