Atty. James M. Susag

Atty. James M. Susag

James M. Susag counsels clients regarding franchise, dealer and contract disputes.

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Profile Summary

About James M. Susag at a glance

James M. Susag is a real estate, zoning, estate litigation, and franchise attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Larkin Hoffman. Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James M. Susag counsels clients regarding franchise, dealer and contract disputes
  • He has extensive first-chair trial experience, representing clients in numerous jury and bench trials, arbitrations, administrative proceedings and appeals
  • Some of his recent successes include enforcement of franchise and dealer agreements in federal district courts in California, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, and in domestic and international arbitration

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Susag's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Susag 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.

James M. Susag is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Minnesota →

Land Use & Zoning

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

Estate & Trust Litigation

James M. Susag is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Minnesota →

Franchise Law

James M. Susag is one of 1,942 franchise attorneys indexed nationally. Browse franchise 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 M. Susag

Where is James M. Susag's law office located?
James M. Susag's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Larkin Hoffman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Susag handle?
James M. Susag focuses on real estate, zoning, estate litigation, franchise. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
Where did James M. Susag go to law school?
James M. Susag earned their education at (J.D., 1995).
How can I contact James M. Susag for a consultation?
You can contact James M. Susag 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. Susag received?
James M. Susag's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law; Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1995

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026

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