Atty. James Mathew Zappa

Atty. James Mathew Zappa

James Mathew Zappa is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law, management labor law, mergers and acquisitions and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.F.A. degree from Drake University in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Edina Edina 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About James Mathew Zappa at a glance

James Mathew Zappa is a family law, employment, and m&a attorney based in Edina, Minnesota. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1992) and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1994). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1992) and Drake University (B.F.A., 1986). Serands clients in Edina, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Mathew Zappa is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law, management labor law, mergers and acquisitions and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.F.A. degree from Drake University in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • James practices in Edina, MN

Practice Areas Explained

James Mathew Zappa's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Mathew Zappa is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Minnesota →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James Mathew Zappa is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Edina 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 Mathew Zappa

Where is James Mathew Zappa's law office located?
James Mathew Zappa's law practice is located in Edina, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Mathew Zappa handle?
James Mathew Zappa focuses on family law, employment, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has James Mathew Zappa practiced law?
James Mathew Zappa has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did James Mathew Zappa go to law school?
James Mathew Zappa earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.F.A., 1986).
How can I contact James Mathew Zappa for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota
- 1992
B.F.A.
Drake University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1994

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