Atty. James O. Ramstad

Atty. James O. Ramstad

James O. Ramstad is a lawyer practicing real estate, wills, estates and probate law, business and corporate and 4 other areas of law.

Detroit Lakes Detroit Lakes 78 yrs experience 78 year
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About James O. Ramstad at a glance

James O. Ramstad is a probate, business, real estate, appellate, and maritime attorney based in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. They have 78+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1948. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1948) and Minnesota (1948). Educated at Drake University (LL.B., 1948) and St. Olaf College and University of Minnesota (B.S.L., 1947). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Detroit Lakes, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James O. Ramstad is a lawyer practicing real estate, wills, estates and probate law, business and corporate and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S.L. degree from St. Olaf College and University of Minnesota in 1947, and has been licensed for 78 years
  • James practices in Detroit Lakes, MN

Practice Areas Explained

James O. Ramstad's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James O. Ramstad is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Minnesota →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

James O. Ramstad is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Detroit Lakes 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 O. Ramstad

Where is James O. Ramstad's law office located?
James O. Ramstad's law practice is located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James O. Ramstad handle?
James O. Ramstad focuses on probate, business, real estate, appellate, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has James O. Ramstad practiced law?
James O. Ramstad has 78+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1948.
Where did James O. Ramstad go to law school?
James O. Ramstad earned their education at (LL.B., 1948); (B.S.L., 1947).
How can I contact James O. Ramstad for a consultation?
You can contact James O. Ramstad 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 O. Ramstad received?
James O. Ramstad's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Drake University
- 1948
B.S.L.
St. Olaf College and University of Minnesota
- 1947

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1948
Minnesota
Admitted: 1948

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