Atty. James Louis Erkel

Atty. James Louis Erkel

James Louis Erkel is a lawyer practicing environmental law, real property, zoning, planning and land use and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Maplewood Maplewood 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About James Louis Erkel at a glance

James Louis Erkel is a Dir. of Land Protec. based in Maplewood, Minnesota. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, zoning, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1978) and Minnesota (1991). Educated at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (J.D., 1978) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Maplewood, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Louis Erkel is a lawyer practicing environmental law, real property, zoning, planning and land use and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James practices in Maplewood, MN

Practice Areas Explained

James Louis Erkel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Louis Erkel 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.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James Louis Erkel is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Minnesota →

Land Use & Zoning

James Louis Erkel is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Minnesota →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James Louis Erkel is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Minnesota →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Louis Erkel is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Maplewood 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 Louis Erkel

Where is James Louis Erkel's law office located?
James Louis Erkel's law practice is located in Maplewood, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Louis Erkel handle?
James Louis Erkel focuses on real estate, tax, zoning, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has James Louis Erkel practiced law?
James Louis Erkel has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James Louis Erkel go to law school?
James Louis Erkel earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact James Louis Erkel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
- 1978
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1975

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978
Minnesota
Admitted: 1991

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