Atty. James Lee Shands

Atty. James Lee Shands

James Lee Shands is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, biomedical technologies, computer hardware & design and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland in 1995, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About James Lee Shands at a glance

James Lee Shands is an Associate based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Schwegman Lundberg And Woessner P A. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on ip and health care. Admitted to practice in Minnesota US Court of Appeals Federal Circuit US District Court District of Minnesota US Patent and (2006). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN (J.D., 2006) and University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland (B.S., 1995). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Lee Shands is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, biomedical technologies, computer hardware & design and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland in 1995, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • James practices at Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner P.A. in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

James Lee Shands's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

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

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

James Lee Shands is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Lee Shands

Where is James Lee Shands's law office located?
James Lee Shands's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Schwegman Lundberg And Woessner P A. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Lee Shands handle?
James Lee Shands focuses on ip, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has James Lee Shands practiced law?
James Lee Shands has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did James Lee Shands go to law school?
James Lee Shands earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.S., 1995).
How can I contact James Lee Shands for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN
- 2006
B.S.
University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Minnesota US Court of Appeals Federal Circuit US District Court District of Minnesota US Patent and
Admitted: 2006

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