Atty. James Leon Thornton
Mr. James Leon Thornton is a lawyer practicing business.
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James Leon Thornton is a business attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Texas (2001), Alabama (2003), Georgia (2008), and Minnesota (2016). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 2001) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.S., 1997). Active member of State Bar of Texas Alabama State Bar. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James Leon Thornton is a lawyer practicing business
- James received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
- James practices in Minneapolis, MN
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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