Atty. James Michael Crist

Atty. James Michael Crist

James Michael Crist is a lawyer practicing personal injury, commercial litigation, probate litigation and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Montana in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About James Michael Crist at a glance

James Michael Crist is a probate, personal injury, business, litigation, and adr attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1985). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Montana (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Michael Crist is a lawyer practicing personal injury, commercial litigation, probate litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Montana in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Crist's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James Michael Crist is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Michael Crist is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Michael Crist is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Michael Crist is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Michael Crist

Where is James Michael Crist's law office located?
James Michael Crist's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Crist handle?
James Michael Crist focuses on probate, personal injury, business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has James Michael Crist practiced law?
James Michael Crist has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James Michael Crist go to law school?
James Michael Crist earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact James Michael Crist for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Michael Crist received?
James Michael Crist's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1985
B.A.
University of Montana
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1985

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