Atty. James M Clay

Atty. James M Clay

James M Clay is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, taxation and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from St.

Minnetonka Minnetonka 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About James M Clay at a glance

James M Clay is a Member based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, practicing at Morrison Sund PLLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1995) and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota and U.S. Tax Court (1996). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1995) and St. Olaf College (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Hennepin County, Minnesota State and American (Member, Sections on: Probate Trust Law) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Minnetonka, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James M Clay is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, taxation and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from St. Olaf College in 1981, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • James practices at Morrison Sund PLLC in Minnetonka, MN

Practice Areas Explained

James M Clay's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

James M Clay is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Minnesota →

Trusts

James M Clay is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Minnesota →

Probate

James M Clay is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Minnesota →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James M Clay is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Minnesota →

Tax Law

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

James M Clay is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Minnetonka 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 M Clay

Where is James M Clay's law office located?
James M Clay's law practice is located in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The firm is Morrison Sund PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M Clay handle?
James M Clay focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has James M Clay practiced law?
James M Clay has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did James M Clay go to law school?
James M Clay earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact James M Clay for a consultation?
You can contact James M Clay directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James M Clay received?
James M Clay's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1995
B.A.
St. Olaf College
- 1981

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1996

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