Atty. James Phillip Westphal
James Phillip Westphal is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal law, bankruptcy and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Minnesota in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.
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James Phillip Westphal is a personal injury, criminal defense, bankruptcy, civil rights, and appellate attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1987). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1986) and University of Minnesota (B.S., 1983). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Phillip Westphal is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal law, bankruptcy and 4 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from University of Minnesota in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
- James practices in Minneapolis, MN
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James Phillip Westphal's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Phillip Westphal handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 Phillip Westphal is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James Phillip Westphal is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Minnesota →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
James Phillip Westphal is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Minnesota →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
James Phillip Westphal is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Minnesota →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
James Phillip Westphal is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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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